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Boulder Description The Rocky Mountain city of Boulder, Colorado is located twenty-five miles northwest of Denver and is home to some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in the United States. Boulder sits at 5,430 feet above sea level and, like much of Colorado, is a haven for ski enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers from around the world. The area was first settled when prospectors came with dreams of riches to Red Rocks at the mouth of Boulder Canyon. The city was soon founded in 1859 and officially named the 'Boulder City Town Company'. Boulder's population of 96,000 lives an active and healthy lifestyle. A 1992 survey by the CDC found that Colorado had fewer overweight people per capita and more people who exercise than any other state in the U.S. This is a bike crazy city, with seven out of ten Boulderites owning bikes and an almost 1 to 1 ratio of bicycles to people. In fact, in the winter months, the city frequently plows the Boulder Creek bicycle path before they plow the streets! Fast Facts Boulder is home to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, the only authentic handcrafted Persian teahouse in the Western Hemisphere. Robert Redford was a janitor at The Sink (a notorious University of Colorado student hangout) before moving on to become famous! Baseline Road is a significant east-west route for both residents and map makers; this Boulder throughway marks the 40th parallel of latitude on world maps. Boulder is the site of the earliest recorded rock climbing for sport in Colorado. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Boulder Attractions The City of Boulder is rich in natural wonders, culture and learning, offering museums, art galleries, the main campus of the University of Colorado, and the renowned National Center for Atmospheric Research. Check out our Boulder map and read on to discover some of the best things to do and see in this great Colorado vacation destination. Boulder Flatirons The Boulder Flatirons are three massive towers of rock dominating the backdrop of the city. The Flatirons are basically huge, flat, and steeply angled slabs of stone that experienced climbers love to tackle. Over 650 established 5th class rock climbing routes have been mapped offering a nearly inexhaustible variety of climbing challenges. Many offer extreme difficulty ratings and plenty of great rappelling opportunities. The Third Flatiron is the tallest at 1,400 feet high. This Boulder behemoth has been climbed in roller skates, in the nude, in 8 minutes flat, and without using hands…all by different climbers, of course! The Boulder Flatirons are accessible from historic Chataqua Park and are surrounded by scenic picnic and hiking spots for the less extreme Colorado visitor. Other great climbing sites include nearby Flagstaff Mountain and Boulder Canyon. Boulder Flatirons Travel the World through Poster Art! Boulder Falls Cascading Boulder Falls is located 11 miles to the west of town and a wonderful place to spend the afternoon enjoying the natural wonders of the Colorado landscape. The Falls were donated to the City of Boulder along with 5 acres of mining claims by Charles G. Buckingham to save them from the then encroaching tungsten boom. The Falls are formed as the North Boulder Creek plunges 70 feet down into Middle Boulder Creek to flow merrily on its way. Picture Rock is a favorite Boulder photo spot, with a round hole eroded right through the middle this makes the perfect frame for smiling faces! Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour Free tours are offered every day at the Celestial Seasonings Tea factory which is located in a mostly residential area on the outskirts of Boulder. Explore the tea plant and find out all about the creation of Celestial Seasonings organic offerings. Learn how flavors are chosen and how ingredients are selected from some of the most exotic locals in Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Sample the latest savory tastes in teas and stop at the eclectic Tea Shop on the way out for a souvenir. Visitors also enjoy a vast collection of original artwork on display in the company gallery and in the Celestial Café. Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Colorado: Aspen here! Colorado Springs here! Denver here! Durango here! Vail here! additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C.

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