| Backed by vaulted, red rock slates, known as the Flatirons, Boulder, Colorado, bumps up against the foothills in one of nature-meets-towns grandest fashions. Natural surroundings fill the town, long giving it a reputation as one of the nations outdoor sports capitals. Well maintained hiking trails, climbing walls, and river rapids are abundant.Do you like geocaching? Boulder, Colorado offers over 6,100 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Boulder, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Boulder.The brick, pedestrian-only, Pearl Street Mall is perfect for a day of boutique shopping and eating at bistros. Local galleries display a range of high-quality finds produced by a large community of local artists. On the hill, just south of downtown, youll find renowned University of Colorado.Other interesting Boulder ventures include the Celestial Seasonings Tea factory, Chautauqua Park known for its concert and lecture series, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and The Boulder Creek Trail. |
