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Beyond campus: Colorado
Denver
Denver, Colorado’s capital, is only 30 miles from Boulder and is one of the fastest growing cities in the United
States. Denver has some of the finest museums in the West, including the Denver Art Museum, the Black American
West Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the History Colorado Center. Other attractions
include the Colorado State Capitol and the Denver Zoo.
For more information, visit denver.org.
Rocky Mountains
Colorado is packed with things to do year-round, whether it’s hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park (only 45 miles
from Boulder), riding a historic steam locomotive through spectacular mountain canyons, relaxing in natural hot
springs, whitewater rafting, fishing, skiing, or enjoying one of the state’s many music, art and food festivals.
For more information, visit colorado.com.
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