Boulder is known as America's happiest city, home to some of the state's most beautiful natural wonders and top-tier culinary destinations. The city, which is located against the backdrop of the gorgeous Rocky Mountains at an elevation of more than 5,000 feet above sea level, is the home of renowned attractions like the Fiske Planetarium and the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, located on the campus of the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Stunning natural wonders like the iconic Flatirons craggy rock mountain formation are open to the public for outdoor recreation, along with beautiful observational sites like the overlook at Flagstaff Mountain. After a full day of exploring, visitors can dine at legendary restaurants like the Flagstaff House or peruse cultural districts like the city's Twenty-Ninth Street retail district.

The city hosts spectacular annual special events such as the Colorado Music Festival, drawing top-name international acts, and the holiday Polar Bear Plunge.

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