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Beyond campus: Boulder
Our lively town has something for everyone:
The foodie
Named one of the foodiest towns in America, we have
dozens of locally owned restaurants downtown alone—
many fit for a college student’s budget.
The music fanatic
We have two iconic venues—The Fox Theatre on
The Hill and the Boulder Theater, located downtown.
The athlete
Run, walk, bike or hike. Boulder is home to athletes in all
forms. We have more than 300 miles of dedicated bike
routes and host more than 45 running races a year.
The artist
Try out the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
(BMoCA) or the Dairy Arts Center.
Boulder is the:
BEST COLLEGE TOWN IN AMERICA
(Best College Reviews, 2022)
NO. 10 BEST PLACE
TO LIVE IN THE U.S.
(U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
NO. 9 HEALTHIEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY
(Niche, 2024)
A TOP 15 CITY FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY
(Niche, 2024)
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The researcher
We have partnerships with more than 15 federal
research labs along the Front Range.
The naturalist
Less than 10 miles from the heart of downtown,
Boulder Falls is fed by North Boulder Creek and drops
a breathtaking 70 feet. Follow Canyon Boulevard west.
The falls are on the right and parking is on the left.
The photographer
Chautauqua Park is a national historic landmark
and the site of lectures, concerts and other events
throughout the year. Regardless of season, the
scenery at Chautauqua is worthy of a photo.
