Originally established in 1898 to bring culture to rural areas, this beautiful park now hosts cultural events, features rock climbing sites, lovely gardens and picnic areas and is the starting point for many hiking trails.

This paved 7.5-mile path for walkers, bikers and skaters leads from Boulder proper into the mountains, winding its way along Boulder Creek, a large park and a playground.

One of the most distinctive things seen in Boulder are the formations. They are fantastic and the hikes are very nice.  A suggestion is to get a trail map ahead of time and try to follow it, otherwise

Art museum with paintings and sculptures featuring the Old West.

More than four million artifacts and specimens from the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions make this one of the leading university natural science museums in the United States.

Located close to downtown Boulder, this mountain offers climbing and hiking trails with sweeping views of the city.

Over 25,000 visitors a year gaze at the stars and learn about astronomy and space science at this Colorado University planetarium, which offers workshops, shows and hands-on activities. The Fiske's newest exhibit showcases findings from the Hubble Space Telescope.

A present to Boulder from Tajikistan, this beautifully handcrafted teahouse, surrounded by flowers and overlooking Boulder Creek, serves international cuisine, provides workshops in tea leaf reading and tea ceremonies, and functions as an education center.