Boulder Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Boulder
Where is it located?: Boulder is located approximately 60 miles north of Denver in Colorado, which is one of the mountain states.
Why do people go there?: This laid back city is only an hour or so drive from Denver, but has a totally different feel. A die-hard ski town with a neo-hippie feel, people flock to this beautiful area of Colorado.
How do travelers get there?: Drive or bus – you can fly if you have the money.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 720/303
Other phone tips: Do not make use of an operator to place an International call except if it is an absolute emergency.
Population: 92,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Dakota Ridge, Newlands, Moores, Wonderland Hills / Spring Valley, Uptown Broadway, North Briar, Four Mile Creek, Melody Heights, Chautauqua, Valhalla, Waterstone, Whittier, Mapleton Hill, Pearl Street, Panorama Heights, Table Mesa, University Hill, Martin Acres, Gunbarrel, Close in Mountains
Attractions: Skiing, Climbing
Accommodations:Boulder Hostels
Tourist Office: Boulder Tourist Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Boulder Falls, Estes Park, Eldorado springs
Health Issues: Obesity and Anorexia Nervosa among adolescents
Tips for Visiting
When To Go: Boulder Has Something Going On Year-Round.
City Specific Events: Moondance International Film Festival and The Shoot Out Boulder 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival every September, Lights of December Parade,
How To Get Around?: Bus, walk or ski.
Good to know: Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the state of Colorado.
Cheapest airport to fly into: Though Colorado also has Denver International Airport, it would still be sensible to fly into Boulder Airport to get cheaper flights.
Need more information?: Check out the Boulder travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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