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Boulder County Visitor's Guide Welcome to Boulder County!
Everyone who lives in Boulder County has a must-do list for the summer. If you want to stretch your legs, there are close-in hikes you can find only in Boulder, like the Boulder Creek Path, Green Mountain, Bluebell Mesa Loop (a great choice when wildflowers are blooming) or Betasso Preserve. No matter what trail you choose, take a lunch—many of the trails have picnic tables or benches with great views. For instance, Betasso Preserve has a multiuse trail, a picnic area and group shelter. Betasso is unique in that its trails are set up to avoid conflict between hikers, bikers and equestrians. Try the Canyon Loop Trail at Betasso, a moderate to difficult 3.2-mile loop that is an easier hike if started from the east trailhead. Visit our complete online HIKING GUIDE for descriptions of the many trails in and around Boulder County as well as the nearby Rocky Mountains.
If hiking isn’t your thing, there’s world-class biking—both road and mountain—starting right in town. Check out the GObikeBoulder.org website for help finding the right trail or road. The site does more than help you navigate Boulder’s 300-plus miles of bike lanes, routes, designated shoulders and paths. It also tells you how many miles you’ll ride, plus how many calories you’ll burn getting there. When it’s hot in the city, don’t forget that the spectacular mountains in Boulder’s backdrop are not only exhilarating places to visit—their higher elevations are also cooler. A day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, Lyons or Nederland is a must for every summer visitor’s list. You’ll find much more than great hiking or biking if you take time to visit the shops or eat lunch in one of the mountain towns.
Great food is the fuel that feeds Boulder County’s go-go-go mentality, and our rich variety has something for everyone. Boulder, for its size, is a nationally recognized hot spot for food and drink as well as scenery, arts and sports. Savor local craft brews and coffee roasts; drinks and tapas in tucked-away courtyards or spectacular rooftop settings; fine dining that showcases chefs, sommeliers and local ingredients; or the offerings of quicker, quirkier eateries. For hundreds of places to see and things to do, explore our website (use the Search at the top of any page if you're looking for something specific).
From relaxing mountain getaways to the latest in luxury guest suites, Boulder lodging provides something for everyone. Use the links below for a complete alphabetical listing to find your perfect accomodation and to book hotels on-line. Go to: Loads of things to do in and around Boulder County, from festivals and farmers’ markets to races, lectures, and activities for kids. Visit our daily calendar of events for complete listings. ARTS FOR ALL Boulder County is a national arts hot spot. Study our listings to find music and dance concerts, film series, and gallery and museum exhibits to suit every taste. THE SPORTING LIFE Find out about local walking and bike trails, recreation centers, tennis courts and much more. FUN WITH FOOD: THE BOULDER MAGAZINE DINING GUIDE Nothing works up an appetite like a day of high-altitude activity and sunshine. Our comprehensive list of Boulder County’s restaurants, coffee shops, brewpubs and bakeries leaves no preference out. Warning: The descriptions of dishes in this section may cause hunger pains. HIKING AND TOURING: THE MOUNTAIN GUIDE Colorado is home to some of the most gorgeous scenery in the country, and Boulderites are lucky to be steps away from trails of immense beauty, variety and character. Our guides offer suggestions for trails in and around Boulder that range from flat and painless to uphill and vigorous. Take a scenic drive to a trail high into the mountains, try a hike in Eldorado Springs or check out some easily accessible trailheads. The views won’t fail you no matter where you end up—you can’t go wrong in Colorado’s mountains. Our updated Transportation / Transit Guide connects to where you need to go. From interviews with local politicians, to business, restaurant and music profiles, learn about Boulder past, present and plans for the future. If you don’t know what you want to do today, but you do know today’s date, then you can find your Boulder adventure in the Calendar listings. The Boulder Daily Events Calendar could lead you to a memorable experience that’s ready to begin right now.
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