BOULDER, COLORADO FACTS
Boulder Facts
Boulder, Colorado is nestled in the foothills, where the rolling plains meet the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is centrally located within an hour of Denver, Eldora Ski Resort, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver International Airport. A few hours from many of Colorado's world-famous ski resorts makes Boulder the ideal Colorado city.
Founded
The town of Boulder was originally founded in 1859.
Age Demographic
| 18-24 years |
26.4% |
| 25-44 |
36.9% |
| 45-64 |
13.7% |
| 65+ |
7.9% |
| Median age |
29 years old |
Population
Approximately 100,000 residents, including 26,000 students at the University of Colorado.
Average Temperatures
| Spring |
35-63° F |
| Summer |
55-83° F |
| Fall |
45-72° F |
| Winter |
23-60° F |
Average Snowfall
83.3 inches per year
Boulder is the eighth largest city in Colorado.
Elevation & Size
5,430 feet (Denver is 5,280 feet); 27.8 square miles.
Weather
Boulder experiences four distinct seasons and has over 300 sunny days a year. (More than San Diego or Miami!)
Recreation
Boulder was recently rated the "#1 Sports Town in America" by Outside Magazine, offering countless year-round recreational activities. Take advantage of the 200 miles of public hiking and biking trails, approximately 30,000 acres of open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town.
Arts & Culture
More than 30 art galleries, 4 local museums, 32 movie & stage theaters and many festivals, including the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and the Colorado Music Festival.
(Source: City of Boulder Visitor's Bureau)
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Boulder Awards
"Boulder Ranked #1 City to Live in"
Men's Journal, March 2005
"The Fittest Cities In America"
Shape Magazine, 2005
"7th Best Running City"
Runner's World Magazine, August 2005
"Best place in the country for singles (Denver-Boulder)"
Forbes.com, June 2004
"Top 10 cities for master athletes"
GeezerJock Magazine, September 2005
"Top 20 greenest spots in the country"
Vegetarian Times, July/August 2005
"Colorado's Best Workplaces for Commuters"
United States EPA, April, 2004
"Nation's reigning bike friendly community"
The League of American Bicyclists, June 2004
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Useful Links
To learn more about Boulder, select one of the options below.
Boulder Colorado Facts
Information about the city of Boulder
Boulder Colorado Restaurants
Sampling from the more than 300 restaurants in Boulder
Lodging in Boulder
Listing of recommended local hotels and B & B
Events at Culinary School of the Rockies
A list of upcoming general interest events
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