Living in Boulder
Living in Boulder
The city of Boulder, nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is your gateway to discovering the best that Colorado has to offer. Here are some reasons to love Boulder:
- 300 miles of trails
- 45,000 acres of open space
- 60 parks
- Approximately 105,000 residents, including 30,000 students at the University of Colorado
- Over 300 restaurants to choose from
- One of the top farmers’ markets in the U.S.
- Average commute time of 21 minutes from neighboring towns
- An average of 300 days of sunshine every year
- More breweries per capita than any other U.S. city
- 45 minutes from Red Rocks Amphitheatre, one of theÌýbest concert venues in the country
Around Town
Just a short walk from campus, Pearl Street is home to shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries and live music.Ìý
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Hike, bike or run the trails on Boulder's 155 square miles of Open Space and Mountain Parks.
Stretching 5.5 miles along Boulder Creek, the path is the perfect place to stretch your legs, go for a bike ride or commute to work.
In a town that values organic produce and farm-to-table cuisine, our farmers markets are top rated in the country with an eclectic selection of local goods.
Boulder has more used bookstores per capita than any other city in the nation. Check out the cool independent bookshops along downtown's Pearl Street.Ìý
