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Boulder
is nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains about 35 miles northwest of downtown Denver. It is approximately an hour from the Denver International Airport and an hour to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Boulder is also within a few hours drive of many of Colorado's most famous ski resorts. The population of the city is around 94,000 residents, in addition to approximately 25,000 University of Colorado students. As you drive into Boulder over the hill on Highway 36, you will see why it is dubbed "the city nestled between the mountains and reality." At 5,430 feet above sea level, the cityscape of Boulder lies on the vast open plains that meet the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by natural beauty and with 300 days per year of sunshine, Boulder was rated "#1 Sports Town in America," and "Best Place to Be An Uberjock" by Outside Magazine. A sixteen-mile path runs through the heart of this city where scenic bike paths are preferred to highways, and rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing, rafting and skiing are all available. In addition to being an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, Boulder also offers an incredible array of dining choices, shopping, museums and nightlife. Special events are held year round, including the "Annual Boulder Bach Festival," the "Boulder Creek Festival" and "Lights of December Parade."
Surrounding areas: Louisville, Colorado (7.8 mi), Broomfield, Colorado (11.7 mi), Nederland, Colorado (13.3 mi), Lyons, Colorado (14.5 mi), Peaceful Valley, Colorado (14.6 mi), Arvada, Colorado (17.6 mi), Golden, Colorado (18.1 mi)
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Boulder Vacation Rentals
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Boulder Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Best Western Boulder Inn | 770 28TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 449-3800 | Boulder Broker Inn | 555 30TH St | Boulder, CO | | (800) 338-5407 | Boulder Condominium Rentals | 2400 28TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 530-3173 | Boulder Creek Quality Inn & Suites | 2020 Arapahoe Ave | Boulder, CO | | (303) 449-7550 | Boulder Marriott | 2660 Canyon Blvd | Boulder, CO | | (303) 440-8877 | Boulder Mountain Lodge | 91 Four Mile Cyn Dr | Boulder, CO | | (303) 444-0882 | Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites | 800 28TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 443-3322 | Boulder Victoria | 1305 Pne St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 938-1300 | Boulderado Hotel | 2115 13TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 442-4344 | Courtyard By Marriott Boulder | 4710 Pearl E Cir | Boulder, CO | | (303) 440-4700 | Days Inn Boulder | 5397 S Boulder Rd | Boulder, CO | | (303) 499-4422 | Golden Buff Lodge | 1725 28TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 442-7450 | Holiday Inn Express | 4777 N Broadway St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 442-6600 | Homewood Suites Boulder | 4950 Baseline Rd | Boulder, CO | | (303) 499-9922 | Inn On Mapleton Hill | 1001 Spruce St | Boulder, CO | | (800) 276-6528 | Millennium Hotel Boulder | 1345 28TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 443-3850 | Residence Inn By Marriott | 3030 CTR GRN Dr | Boulder, CO | | (303) 449-5545 | Super 8 Motel | 970 28TH St | Boulder, CO | | (303) 443-7800 | University Inn | 1632 Broadway | Boulder, CO | | (303) 442-3830 | Comfort Inn Boulder County | 1196 Dillon Rd | Louisville, CO | 6.7 mi. | (303) 604-0181 | Courtyard By Marriott Louisville | 948 W Dillon Rd | Louisville, CO | 7.0 mi. | (303) 604-0007 | Hampton Inn Boulder/Louisville | 912 W Dillon Rd | Louisville, CO | 7.0 mi. | (303) 666-7700 | La Quinta Inn & Suites | 902 Dillon Rd | Louisville, CO | 7.0 mi. | (303) 664-0100 | Quality Inn & Suites | 960 W Dillon Rd | Louisville, CO | 7.0 mi. | (303) 327-1215 | Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder/louisville | 845 Coal Creek Rd | Louisville, CO | 7.1 mi. | (303) 665-2661 | Marriott Execustay/Horizons | 2600 South Rock Creek Pkwy | Superior, CO | 8.3 mi. | (303) 438-1114 | Marriott Townplace Suites Broomfield | 480 Flatiron Blvd | Broomfield, CO | 9.4 mi. | (303) 466-2200 | Renaissance Suites Denver / Broomfield | 500 Flatiron Blvd | Broomfield, CO | 9.4 mi. | (303) 464-8400 | Omni Interlocken Resort | 500 Interlocken Pkwy | Broomfield, CO | 10.1 mi. | (303) 438-6600 | Longmont Lodging Group LLC Dba Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 1355 Dry Creek Dr | Longmont, CO | 11.2 mi. | (303) 684-0404 | Courtyard By Marriott | 1410 Dry Creek Dr | Longmont, CO | 11.8 mi. | (303) 682-1166 | Residence Inn | 1450 Dry Creek Dr | Longmont, CO | 11.8 mi. | (303) 702-9933 | Springhill Suites By Marriott Boulder Longmont | 1470 Dry Creek Dr | Longmont, CO | 11.8 mi. | (303) 682-2894 | Hawthorn Suites | 2000 Sunset Way | Longmont, CO | 12.2 mi. | (800) 527-1133 | Radisson Hotel & Conference Center | 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd | Longmont, CO | 12.2 mi. | (303) 776-2000 | Super 8 | 2446 N Main St | Longmont, CO | 12.5 mi. | (303) 772-8106 | Briarwood Inn Motel | 1228 N Main | Longmont, CO | 12.6 mi. | (970) 776-6622 | Hampton Inn | 850 S Main | Longmont, CO | 12.9 mi. | (303) 772-2554 | Best Western Lodge At Nederland | 55 Lakeview Dr | Nederland, CO | 13.1 mi. | (303) 258-9463 | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 6845 W 103rd Ave | Westminster, CO | 13.7 mi. | (303) 464-1999 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Briar Rose Bed And Breakfast Inc | 2151 Arapahoe Ave | Boulder, CO | | (303) 442-3007 | Queen Anne Inn Luxury Bed And Breakfast | 2147 Tremont PL | Denver, CO | 23.9 mi. | (303) 296-6666 | Merritt House Bed & Breakfast Inn | 941 E 17TH Ave | Denver, CO | 24.4 mi. | (303) 861-5230 | Capitol Hill Mansion Bed And Breakfast | 1201 Pennsylvania | Denver, CO | 24.7 mi. | (303) 839-5221 | Castle Marne Bed And Breakfast | 1572 Race St | Denver, CO | 25.0 mi. | (303) 331-0621 |
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Boulder Weather & Climate
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North-central Colorado has a semi-arid, continental climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. It's a common misconception that due to its close proximity to the mountains and world-class skiing, that north-central Colorado has harsh winters. This is not entirely true. While there may be occasional bitter temperatures, storms do not last long. Periods of snow alternate with mild periods. The snow quickly melts with the mild daytime winter temperatures. The hottest months are July and August with an average high temperature of 74 degrees. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 30 degrees. This region has four distinct seasons, and being along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains means weather patterns are subject to rapid, volatile, yet brief changes.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
45°F |
19°F |
0.70 in. |
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February |
49°F |
22°F |
0.75 in. |
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March |
55°F |
27°F |
1.78 in. |
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April |
62°F |
33°F |
2.88 in. |
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May |
71°F |
42°F |
3.05 in. |
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June |
82°F |
50°F |
1.99 in. |
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July |
87°F |
55°F |
1.88 in. |
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August |
85°F |
55°F |
1.63 in. |
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September |
77°F |
46°F |
1.79 in. |
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October |
66°F |
37°F |
1.28 in. |
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November |
52°F |
26°F |
1.42 in. |
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December |
46°F |
20°F |
0.78 in. |
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Boulder Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Jeffco airport (BJC) located about 10 miles southeast of Boulder in Denver, Colorado, the Denver International airport (DEN) located approximately 33 miles southeast of Boulder in Denver, Colorado, the Fort Collins Loveland Municipal airport (FNL) located roughly 33 miles northeast of Boulder in Fort Collins / Loveland, Colorado, and finally the Centennial airport (APA) located around 38 miles southeast of Boulder in Denver, Colorado.
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Boulder Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Fish 'n Farm at Heritage Square | Golden | CO | 18.1 mi. | | Mile High Flea Market | Henderson | CO | 22.5 mi. | | Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | | Six Flags Elitch Gardens | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | | Santa's Workshop | Cascade | CO | 78.9 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
Hyland Hills Water World | Federal Heights | CO | 18.3 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Flatirons Golf Course | Boulder | CO | | | Historic Haystack Mountain Golf Course | Niwot | CO | 7.9 mi. | | Coal Creek Golf Course | Louisville | CO | 8.1 mi. | | Indian Peaks Golf Club | Lafayette | CO | 10.2 mi. | | Broadlands Golf Course | Broomfield | CO | 12.0 mi. | | Eagle Trace Golf Club | Broomfield | CO | 12.0 mi. | | Greenway Park Golf Course | Broomfield | CO | 12.0 mi. | | Vista Ridge Golf Club | Erie | CO | 12.4 mi. | | Sunset Golf Course | Longmont | CO | 13.5 mi. | | Twin Peaks Golf Course | Longmont | CO | 13.5 mi. | | Ute Creek at Spring Valley | Longmont | CO | 13.5 mi. | | Indian Tree Golf Club | Arvada | CO | 18.0 mi. | | Lake Arbor Golf Course | Arvada | CO | 18.0 mi. | | West Woods Golf Club | Arvada | CO | 18.0 mi. | | Courses at Hyland Hills | Westminster | CO | 18.1 mi. | | Heritage Golf Club at Westmoor | Westminster | CO | 18.1 mi. | | Legacy Ridge Golf Course at Westminster | Westminster | CO | 18.1 mi. | | Applewood Golf Course | Golden | CO | 18.3 mi. | | Fossil Trace Golf Club | Golden | CO | 18.5 mi. | | Park Hill Golf Club | Denver | CO | 18.5 mi. | | Saddleback Golf Club | Firestone | CO | 19.2 mi. | | Thorncreek Golf Club | Thornton | CO | 19.2 mi. | | Buffalo Run Golf Course | Commerce City | CO | 23.4 mi. | | Box Elder Creek Golf Course | Brighton | CO | 24.0 mi. | | Fox Hollow at Lakewood | Lakewood | CO | 24.0 mi. | | Homestead | Lakewood | CO | 24.0 mi. | | Riverdale Dunes Knolls Public Links | Brighton | CO | 24.0 mi. | | Denver City Park Golf Course | Denver | CO | 25.0 mi. | | Green Valley Ranch Golf Club | Denver | CO | 25.0 mi. | | Harvard Gulch Golf Course | Denver | CO | 25.0 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 27.4 mi. | | Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 31.1 mi. | | Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 55.0 mi. | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 64.0 mi. | | Vail | Vail | CO | 64.0 mi. | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 75.8 mi. | | Steamboat | Steamboat Springs | CO | 88.5 mi. | | Snowy Range | Laramie | WY | 91.1 mi. | | Keystone | Keystone | CO | 91.5 mi. | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 100.1 mi. | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 100.1 mi. | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 100.1 mi. | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 100.1 mi. | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 113.7 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Eldorado Canyon State Park | | CO | 6.2 mi. | | Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | CO | 13.6 mi. | | Lory State Park | | CO | 38.6 mi. | |
| Museums |
Colorado University Museum of Natural History | Boulder | CO | | (Science) | | Longmont Museum & Cultural Center | Longmont | CO | 13.8 mi. | (History) | Molly Brown House Museum | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | (History) | Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | Museo De Las Americas | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | Denver Museum of Natural History | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | (Science) | Forney Transportation Museum | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | (Science) | Denver Art Museum | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | (Art) | Aurora History Museum | Aurora | CO | 30.5 mi. | (History) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Denver Zoological Gardens | Denver | CO | 24.4 mi. | | Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park | Colorado Springs | CO | 85.1 mi. | |
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