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Guide to Boulder, CO





Guide to Boulder, Colorado

We are located a few miles East of Boulder, Colorado (45 minutes from Denver International Airport) and our showroom is open for auditions by appointment.

At the risk of your confusing us with the Colorado Department of Tourism, the Boulder area is an ideal departure point for a great family vacation. It is also located 35 miles Northwest of downtown Denver, making it an ideal side trip for those traveling to Colorado on business.

Boulder is the gateway to attractions like Rocky Mountain National Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, and the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

Redgarden Wall

Travel Highlights and Directions

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  • Guide to Boulder
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - located 35 miles Northwest of Boulder, "the Park" (as we affectionately call it) is one of the jewels of the National Park System.
  • The Chautauqua Auditorium hosts a Spring, Summer music series, and is just South of the University Hill area - at the base of Flagstaff Mountain - a part of Boulder's extensive open space network.
  • Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival - in Lyons, Colorado books most of the same acts as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival - being brought to you by the same folks who produce it. Lyons is 12 miles Northwest of Boulder, and the festival is held on the last weekend in of July.
  • Record stores:

    Absolute Vinyl Records & Stereo
    5360 Arapahoe Ave
    Boulder, CO 80303
    (303) 955-1519
    e-mail: fortherecords@cs.com

    Bart's Music Shack
    236 Pearl Street
    Boulder, CO 80302-4991
    (303) 444-1760

  • Ski Country USA - we would be remiss if we didn't include a link to Colorado's ski areas.

Boulder Maps and Directions from DIA (Denver International Airport)

Maps

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With the recent completion of the Northwest Parkway extension of E-470, you can now take high-speed roads from the airport to Boulder.

Take the East/West road exiting the airport (Pena Blvd.) to E-470 and follow the signs (past the the I-25 exit) to US 36 (the Boulder-Denver Turnpike).

At the entrance to US 36 (the Boulder-Denver Turnpike), you will be in Broomfield - about 10 miles Southeast of Boulder.

Take US 36 (the Turnpike) towards Boulder. The Turnpike will turn into 28th street - shortly before you reach Baseline Road at the South end of Boulder.

Reference the links above, for updates, construction information, maps, and other details.

The Northwest Parkway implemented an automated toll system in the Summer, 2009. In most cases, rental vehicles are equipped with transponders or alternatively a license plate photo system is used. In both cases, the tolls will be reflected in your rental car bill.

Lodging

There is a wide range of lodging, and we'll fill this section in over time.

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  • Boulder Lodging Map - Overview. Save this file so you can magnify it in your image viewer program.

  • The Boulder Outlook Hotel - An Ecocycle Zero Waste Partner with Allergy Friendly Rooms. 800 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303, (303) 443.3322.

  • The Best Western Boulder Inn - your basic Best Western - conveniently located at 28th Street and Baseline - about a mile from downtown Boulder.

  • Day's Inn - 5397 So. Boulder Road, Boulder, CO, 80303 (303) 499.4422

    Note: This is about 2 miles East of Boulder - the major East-West road about 1 mile South of Baseline Road. South Boulder Road turns into Table Mesa Drive as you travel West into Boulder.

  • Holiday Inn Express in North Boulder - 4777 North Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304. Hotel Front Desk: (303) 442.6600. Conveniently located 2 blocks North of the Amante Coffee shop.

  • The Hotel Boulderado - Boulder's first luxury hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been meticulously restored to its original turn-of-the-century grandeur. 2115 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 442-4344, Toll Free: (800) 433-4344

  • The Hotel St. Julien - Boulder's newest and (along with the Boulderado) its finest. Complete with 10,000 square foot spa and fitness facility. Located at 900 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Tel. (720) 406.9696, Toll Free: (877) 303.0900.

Dining

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  • The Chautauqua Dining Hall - world class cuisine, local organic produce, reasonable prices, and at the foot of Boulder's Flatirons. The consummate Boulder experience. We make a point of taking visitors here for breakfast. Their Fall and Winter hours are somewhat restricted, so call before visiting.