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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
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Best Free thing to do in Boulder: Stroll down the Pearl Street Mall
Best thing to do with kids: Head to the Fiske Planetarium
Admire contemporary artworks at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA)
Get tickets to watch the Boulder Chamber Orchestra
Join a Local Table Tour
Take the kids to Eldorado Canyon State Park
Have a picnic at Boulder Falls
Take a tour of NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL)
Enjoy Traditional afternoon tea at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Take a tour of Cure Organic Farm
Order fresh seafood at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
Book a room at Hotel Boulderado
Spend a rainy afternoon at The Museum of Boulder
Stroll through Boulder County Farmers Markets
Dine at OAK at Fourteenth
Grab a snack at Snarf's Sandwiches
Learn about science at the UCAR Center for Science Education
If you love cars, don't miss the Shelby American Collection
Have a romantic dinner at the Flagstaff House
Take the kids to the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Watch a performance at The Dairy Center for the Arts
Stop for great coffee at Ozo Coffee
Check out the Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Visit Long's Gardens
- Boulder is a high-altitude town with a lively downtown, a diverse selection of outdoor sports, hiking trails, hotels, restaurants, and activities.
- Start your trip by strolling down Pearl Street, followed by a visit to one of the city's museums and attractions, many of which offer free admission.
- The best time to visit Boulder is during the shoulder seasons in the spring (April-May) and in the fall (September-October) with temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Getting to Boulder by Car or by Plane:
- From Denver: Fly to Denver International Airport (DEN) where you can rent a car. The drive from Denver takes 35 minutes (29.6 miles via US-36 W/Denver Boulder Turnpike)
Where to stay in Boulder:
Boulder events:
- Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) in February or March.
- Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival in April.
- Colorado Shakespeare Festival during the summer months.
- Boulder Creek Festival during the Memorial Day weekend.
- Bands on the Bricks every Wednesday evening in the summer on the Pearl Street Mall.
- Bolder Boulder 10K race on Memorial Day.
- Downtown Boulder’s Fall Fest in September.
- Lights of December Parade
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