Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Visiting Boulder, Colorado To Experience Rocky Mountain Life

By Lillian McDonald


Many places in the United States have a special charm and the city of Boulder, located in Colorado, is among those places. This is a little bit of a surprise for people who anticipate a usual Colorado city because it has something definitely distinct to offer. Let's get a peek at just what a visit to the city of Boulder could have waiting in store for you.

As a destination, Boulder comes with an interesting history as it is both an area at which the typical Wild West events occurred in the course of America's westward expansion and also a destination that the hippie traditions of the 1960's seized upon. This allows Boulder, which happens to be nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountain range, to be something really different compared with surrounding cities. This is definitely not the massive city of Denver with so many people, it's a smaller destination known mostly for its University of Colorado campus. Geographically, it is where the great prairies of America come up against the Flatirons, the local source of so many legendary photos that guests take when visiting Boulder.

The city is, naturally, cold in the winter because of its altitude of over 5,000 feet above sea level, but summers tend to be hot and dry. If you like sunshine, then you will like hearing that Boulder will get around 300 days of sun each year on average. It is exactly what makes it such a preferred vacation spot for those who love outdoor activities. Hiking, rock climbing and even bicycling around Boulder are common activities that both locals and visitors indulge in. The scenic beauty of the region has lent it to be featured in TV and film quite often, an intriguing fact since quite a few film festivals are held here each year. As well as this, art and music, along with theater and other performances, have a strong tradition in Boulder. This means there is more often than not something entertaining to go do.

Being a city with real culture and a great deal to do for visitors, there's no question that the visitor flow is going to be strong. In case you are checking out the local Bluegreen corporation resort options for a conference, this may be a strong choice. Guests can have a lot to do when not involved in convention events and Pearl Street Mall offers ample shopping for even the most discriminate shoppers. Boulder truly does have a little something for all.

We've seen a great deal about this city in Colorado that is frequently in the shadow of Denver. Now you know just how much there really is to see and do in Boulder whether you are a fan of the great outdoors, the arts or even just shopping and having lots of fun.




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