Welcome to Boulder, Colorado!

What once used to be a quiet, little hippie town Boulder has grown up and with age has become more sophisticated while maintaining a small town charm. Nestled against the foothills and shadowed by the iconic Flatirons, the City of Boulder and the surrounding Boulder Valley is offers outdoor adventures. There are more than 300 miles of bike paths, 84 miles of multi-use paths , hiking trails and it is a close hop to Eldora Ski Resort.

The Pearl Street Mall is the centerpiece of Boulder.  It is a pedestrian mall four blocks long with restaurants, shops, festivals, entertainers and a leisurely evening stroll on cool Colorado evenings. A couple blocks off the mall is the infamous Boulder Farmers Market, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Boulder is also home to University of Colorado Boulder located on The Hill. There are more than 47,000 students on average.  This year we welcome Coach Prime to Boulder, the new head coach of the CU Football team!

Why stay in Boulder?

Boulder is home to many tech startups, professional athletes, students at the University of Colorado Boulder located on The Hill, and many others seeking a different lifestyle  This year we welcome Coach Prime to Boulder, the new head coach of the CU Football team!  So whether you are here to study, attend a seminar, train for your next triathlon or spend some time connecting with nature on a pure vacation, we think Boulder has what you are seeking, all within a close proximity to Denver and the Colorado mountains.

There are several places to stay when you visit Boulder.  From private homes to the iconic Boulderado, luxury to the A-Lodge there is a lodging choice for you.  And for those who love camping, Boulder is near the Arapaho-Roosevelt Forest with many locations for primitive and developed camp sites.

Looking for something more remote?  Take a look at Estes Park.

From the trip planning process to questions that surface upon arrival, the goal of Rocky Mountain Travel is to help you enjoy your time visiting Boulder. Our web site is filled with local knowledge of the Boulder area to help you learn everything you need to know and links to book activities while on Boulder vacation.