Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 m). The city is 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Denver.
Be sure to check the Bike Commuting Tips by the Environmental Center at CU Boulder.
Bike Commuting Tips
The Boulder Outdoor Cinema is a summer long outdoor movie event that takes place every Saturday night in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
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Boulder is surrounded by thousands of acres of recreational open space, conservation easements, and nature preserves. 35,584 acres of open space is open to the public. There are hiking trails throughout the city-owned and county-owned open space.
The Dairy Center for the Arts provides the Boulder community diverse opportunities to create, learn and participate in high quality performing and visual art experiences.
Boulder has gathered many top rankings for health, well-being, quality of life, education and art.
Join us Sunday October 4th, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, as we honor the land at CU South. Celebrate the memories and mourn the loss of a very special place.
Join us as we explore the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration and experience the world’s largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts.
Join us as we explore the southern most part of the country for some crystal clear water and beautiful underwater reefs.