Boulder, Colorado is a beautiful place. Boulder, Colorado is located in Boulder Valley where the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains meet. To the west of Boulder are the Flatiron Mountains a symbol of Boulder formed by up tilted slabs of sedimentary stone. These mountains make for an impressive and stunning backdrop for this community.

Gold prospecting began in the area 1885 when what is now Boulder was still part of the Nebraska territory. Boulder’s economy was driven by silver, gold and coal mining until the early 1900′s.

Today Boulder is a destination for many tourists. With a wide variety of activities and event occurring through out the year. Hiking the near by mountains is very popular in the summer. Abundant with wild flowers and dense forests filled wild life. With stunning views adn vistas to amaze even the well hiked hiker. High elevation views to the east offer vistas across Colorado sweeping into the Great Plains in Kansas. These same mountains offer some world class snow for skiing in the winters. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are also very popular activities for those not wanting to rush down the mountains. Inquire at your Hotels Boulder for information on day activities in the mountains.

Within the city there is much to do as well. Theater and film festivals offer a variety of programs at various times of the year. The Shoot Out 24 Hour Film Festival where participants are challenged to make short films in 24 hours have gained popularity in recent years. And if music is your thing you may want to plan on being here during the philharmonic season or any time of year catch the folk, blue grass and country bands at play in bars and night clubs through out town. Relaxing and stunning are two words I think of when remembering Boulder. We really enjoyed days in the mountains and evenings of star gazing from the hotel balcony.