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Bill's Guide to Boulder, Colorado and Beyond

Welcome to my guide to the world's greatest city of Boulder, Colorado (and beyond)! Thinking of moving to or just visiting north central Colorado? Then you've come to the right place! (Though be forewarned of the Curse of Chief Niwot.)

Click here for a Mapquest map of Boulder

Read up on the history of Boulder and the State of Colorado

Next, read about these points of interest:

29th Street Mall

Boulder Creek Path

Boulder Reservoir

Hotel Boulderado

Chautauqua

Dushanbe Teahouse

Flagstaff Mountain

The Flatirons

Folsom Field

Fox Theatre

The Hill (a.k.a. "University Hill")

Naropa University

National Center for Atmospheric Research

NoBo (a.k.a. "North Boulder" (yes, see "SoBo," a.k.a. "South Boulder"))

The Alferd Packer Grill

Pearl Street Mall

Potts Track

St. Julien Hotel

SoBo (a.k.a. "South Boulder" (yes, see "NoBo," a.k.a. "North Boulder"))

The University of Colorado (a.k.a. "CU")

Valmont Butte

Then, check out my Boulder Real Estate Guide if you're thinking of buying a home in Boulder

Or check out my Boulder Apartment Guide if you're thinking of moving to Boulder, but aren't looking to buy a home (apartments are listed alphabetically and listed by price)

If you're moving to Boulder, you'll probably want to get a Subaru Outback or a Toyota Prius Hybrid!

And once you've arrived in Boulder, get to know your neighbors by getting active in local politics!

Here's a section for runners who are thinking of visiting and/or moving to Boulder (or non-runners who are thinking of becoming Boulder runners). It includes a page on the effects of high altitude training on athletic performance (Boulder's elevation is 5,345 feet).

BEYOND BOULDER:

Breckenridge, Colorado Home (Breckenridge, CO Hotels / Breckenridge, CO Rentals / Breckenridge, CO Real Estate Agents)
Vail, Colorado Home (Vail, CO Hotels / Vail, CO Rentals / Vail, CO Real Estate Agents)

Adams County Home / Boulder County Home / Broomfield County Home / Clear Creek County Home / Eagle County Home
Gilpin County Home / Grand County Home / Summit County Home / Weld County Home

Avon, Colorado Home (Avon, CO Hotels / Avon, CO Apartments for Rent / Avon, CO Real Estate Agents)
Boulder, Colorado Home (Boulder, CO Hotels / Boulder, CO Apartments for Rent / Boulder, CO Real Estate Agents)
Broomfield, Colorado Home (Broomfield, CO Hotels / Broomfield, CO Apartments for Rent / Broomfield, CO Real Estate Agents)
Lafayette, Colorado Home (Lafayette, CO Hotels / Lafayette, CO Apartments for Rent / Lafayette, CO Real Estate Agents)
Louisville, Colorado Home (Louisville, CO Hotels / Louisville, CO Apartments for Rent / Louisville, CO Real Estate Agents)
Thornton, Colorado Home (Thornton, CO Hotels / Thornton, CO Apartments for Rent / Thornton, CO Real Estate Agents)
Westminster, Colorado Home (Westminster, CO Hotels / Westminster, CO Apartments for Rent / Westminster, CO Real Estate Agents)