Holiday homes & rentals in Boulder

With their love of the great outdoors and the jump on the best fair trade coffee, Boulder's inhabitants welcome visitors to their harmonious natural paradise with friendly generosity. Cyclists zoom up and down Boulder Creek, while the manicured college campus' line the streets. Stay in stylish downtown apartments or a cosy cabin in the surrounding forests.

Art in Boulder

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is must-visit for fans of modern art. Collated in a historic brick house, three galleries include whimsical neon installations of giant playing cards and bizarre fashion accessories displayed in the wardrobe gallery. All the exhibitions are temporary, giving the museum a mercurial, eccentric but exciting feel. Naropa University was founded by Tibetan Buddhist Master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and offers contemplative education in psychology, environmental studies, music and performing arts. Check out its public talks and events schedule.

Exploring beautiful Boulder

Chautauqua Park is a historic landmark that encircles the aforementioned flatirons. Sunbathers laze on its lush, flower spotted lawns, and play Frisbee in its meadows. It is also a favourites of trail runners, hikers and climbers. It is also the site of a great restaurant and concert space where musicians play in the summer. Meanwhile, the Sunflower Farm in nearby Longmont is an incredible 50 acre farm with several century old barns.

Climbing Boulder's heights

Flatirons

Incredible natural rock formations known as the Flatirons jut from the ground over 8000 feet into the air. Bear Peak is the tallest, constituted from conglomeratic sandstone and is almost 3000 million years old. They are just one part of the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks preserve.

Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art

Housed within corporate headquarters, this incredible collection of contemporary American paintings and bronze sculptures can be navigated by utilizing a guided tour. The interior art collection is matched by an extensive sculpture garden that gleams in the sunshine.

Flagstaff Mountain

Climb to the summit of this imposing local mountain, and gain incredible views of Boulder Canyon. The trail rises gradually to May's Point, and a view of the Indian Peaks. Pay a visit to the Nature Centre to learn more about this unique natural habitat.

Avery Brewing Company

A family-owned and operated microbrewery and tap room, furnishing forth the finest English-style ales, you'll be drunk on the atmosphere long before you've tried the beer. Once you've learned about the process, you can even have a go at brewing your very own ale.

Andrews Arboretum

Established as a resource for botanists, the Arboretum is a tranquil haven in the city centre. Native evergreens, shrubs and exotic flowering plants abound, interspersed by benches and quiet areas for relaxation. Named after Darwin M. Andrews, an internationally recognized horticulturist, the park offers visitors a delightful respite from busy modern life.

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