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In Boulder, the idea of a good time usually involves defying the laws of gravity. Whether hiking mountain paths, riding bikes down rocky trails, scaling steep canyon walls, pushing through the last mile of a marathon, or maneuvering the rapids of a local river, Boulderites always seem to test the limits of mind, body and strength. Even in winter they are active with skiing and snowboarding thanks to the perfect white powder in the Colorado Mountains.

Home to the world famous Bolder Boulder 10K, the Red Zinger Classic, and the University of Colorado (CU) champion ski and mountain biking teams, the city is alive with competition. Maybe that is why so many world-class and Olympic athletes call Boulder home.

With a rugged terrain, high altitude, and 300 sunny days a year, the town is ideal for an active lifestyle. But you can still enjoy the city's outdoor offerings without too much daring or physical stress. Hundreds of scenic hiking trails, for all skill levels, traverse the surrounding landscape, surmounting high mountains and meandering through magnificent forests. Winding trout-filled rivers await the challenge of a fly line, while in-line skaters and bicyclists flow along the Boulder Creek Path, a paved gateway running through the heart of the city.

If you are looking for a sporting event, take in a CU Buffalo football game. Fanatical fans pack Folsom Field each fall for these games, making for a true American spectacle. The Lady Buffalo basketball team is a dominant force and the men's basketball program continues to show signs of improvement.

Of course, the town offers more than brute muscle, sweat, and designer sportswear. Boulder also has a brain, and is a prominent research center and home to the Atomic Clock, the nation's timekeeper. Scientists populate the town and obviously find immense entertainment grappling with complicated problems. A host of high thinking is always going on at NCAR (pronounced EN-car) and at the university. Plus, Boulder's college town persona keeps the residents young at heart, and provides a great setting for cultural attractions and good old-fashioned parties.

Museums and Galleries

The town's evolution lies preserved at the Boulder Museum of History. Housed in a posh University Hill mansion, the museum boasts some 35,000 relics pertaining to Colorado's bygone era. Plus, more than 100,000 photographs document Boulder's days as a gold rush depot and farming hub. The Henderson Museum, residing on the University of Colorado campus, takes you on a trip into the area's rich natural history. Explore the dramatic uprisings of the Rocky Mountains and take a look at the state's paleontological past. Founded in 1902, the museum features an extensive exhibit of local Native American pottery, and a wealth of interesting displays on geology, botany and zoology.

CU toots its own horn at the Heritage Center. Displays depict student life before Greek houses, keg parties and coffee shops. Located on the top floor of Old Main, the university's glorious first building, the center features seven rooms of CU feats and facts. Find out who's who in the Alumni Room or wander into the Space Room for a gander at the university's prominent role in the space program.

If you happen to be in town with the whole family, head over to the Collage Children's Museum for a day of interactive adventure. The kids have a wealth of educational and fun activities to choose from, including projects in science, computers, and art, along with dress up games. The Fiske Planetarium is another great place to take the kids. The geodesic dome on the CU campus is the place for stargazing and probing the wonders of the universe. Of course, the rock-n-roll laser light shows at the planetarium draw the crowds, especially when accompanied by music from the Doors and Pink Floyd; it’s another chance for Boulder's Baby Boomers to relive their glory days. Touring NCAR will teach the kids about the mysteries of weather, including how a tornado forms. Nature trails surround the facility, perched high atop Table Mesa, and offer amazing views of the city, along with informative signs offering input on the local climate and the area's various wildlife and plants.

Walk down any Downtown street and you are bound to pass by a small gallery bedecked with every sort of creation, ranging from stunning visual designs to crafts and collectables. For a sampling of southwestern art try the Smith-Klein Gallery. Operating on the Pearl Street Mall for over fifteen years, the gallery offers a striking collection of glasswork, jewelry and fine painting. For a multi-medium excursion into the lives of the local craft crowd, check out the hotchpotch collection at the Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative. Those with more refined tastes will find an appealing contemporary selection on display at the Busch Gallery International.

The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art started in a small, run down historical warehouse as a space devoted to honing the skills of local artists. After fancying up the building and opening a rollicking performance art theatre on the top floor, the museum has slowly developed into a respected venue, displaying works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Expect the unexpected, from wild kinetic constructions to abstract meanderings, when wandering about the three exhibit rooms.

The CU Art Galleries, occupying the Sibell Wolle Fine Arts Building, takes art to the cutting edge, displaying challenging and poignant works examining themes spanning politics to technology. Most of the concepts incorporate a multitude of mediums and detail, and command an unusual amount of attention. Student work shares space with handiwork by renowned artists.

Performing Arts

A night out at the theatre in Boulder usually involves a trip to the Dairy Center for the Arts. A host of local community troupes share space at the center, and produce a wide repertoire of theatrical performances from extravagant period pieces to simple dramas and comedies. For twenty years the acclaimed ensemble Upstart Crow Theatre Company has wowed audiences with a balanced blend of Shakespearian classics and modern favorites. The Director's Theatre, a newcomer to the Boulder scene, takes on more obscure contemporary plays and has rapidly attained a devoted following of subscribers. If you prefer dining while watching a popular musical or lighthearted comedy then check out Boulder's Dinner Theatre.

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a Boulder and CU icon. Time Magazine called the event one of the top three Bard fests in the nation. In 1944, at a time when the Department of the Navy was running the theatre program due to the war effort, the star-crossed tragedy Romeo and Juliet took the stage at the university's newly completed Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater. This sparked more annual performances of Shakespeare's work, and in 1958, the festival officially formed and upgraded the summer repertoire from one to three plays. Since then the entire canon of the Bard's efforts has seen production, and each year thousands of theatergoers flock to the amphitheater for new performances.

Boulder practitioners of fancy footwork and stylized body choreography cover the spectrum of movement from flying trapeze artistry to traditional Eastern European dance, including the hair-raising polka, to more popular forms of modern Jazz and Ballet.

The Bolder Boulder, an acclaimed troupe of international dancers, presents two grand scale productions a year in association with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. The company also stages the ever-popular holiday classic The Nutcracker. For an evening of sultry jazz dance and sexy modern movement, take in a performance by the Interweave Dance Theatre. Then there are the Frequent Flyers, an aerial troupe that takes dance to extreme and experimental levels, and hosts the Aerial Dance Festival. Emphasizing theme and setting in relation to aerobatics, productions take place in every sort of environment from parks to drive-in movie theaters to graveyards. Past shows have included the use of snakes, computer graphics and construction crews, along with the usual airborne antics.

For a little dancing on your own, boogie over to one of Boulder's nightclubs and get down. Soma and The Foundry pump the hippest sounds, but both overflow with energized university students. The Yard and Marquee are popular dancing havens for the gay and lesbian crowd.

Film

First run mega movieplexes, complete with mammoth concession areas and stadium seating, sprawl along Boulder's outskirts, while smaller film houses populate the fringes of downtown. So finding where the latest blockbuster is playing is as easy as flipping through the local paper. During the summer, the Boulder Outdoor Cinema gets rolling in the backyard of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Bring a blanket and relax under the stars to weekly showings of classics and cult favorites. The International Film Series satisfies the art house crowd, rolling the best in independent and foreign language films from around the world. Films run about once a week in CU's Muenzinger Auditorium. The warm months also bring the Silent Film Festival to Chautauqua Park. Watch Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Mary Pickford perform on screen, and experience all the elements of voiceless cinema, including a traditional live piano player.

Music

From classical and jazz to alternative and roots, Boulder's music scene is bustling. The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, led by respected conductor Theodore Kuchar, plays at Mackey Auditorium on the CU campus. Recent guests have included world-renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma and Anne Sophie Matter. Classical music lovers will enjoy testing their trained ears at the Colorado Music Festival. The event takes place at Chautauqua Park over the summer and brings professional musicians from around the World. Guest conductors, a different one each week, guide the musicians through a summer of concerts. Winter brings the Boulder Bach Festival and celebrates the talents of the classical master. Other events associated with this festival occur throughout the year, but the main gala takes place in late January.

The university town character draws a diverse group of national acts to the Fox Theater, ranging from critically acclaimed underground sensations to college town favorites to the latest chart toppers. Although the Fox, which sits atop The Hill, is an intimate space, the stage has hosted some epic concerts from the likes of Lyle Lovett, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews and 311. Plus, the theater is a perfect spot to check out the nightlife roaming about on The Hill. Brooding youths smoke on street corners, while hippies twirl and spin to the good vibrations of perceived love flowing through the air. Frat boys pile into the local bars and the underage crowd muscles for video games at the local arcade. Meanwhile, the sounds of the Fox spill onto the street giving the night a bit of background music.

The Boulder Theater, located in the heart of Downtown, also caters to the rock and pop crowd, but branches into other music spectrums, including Jazz and Blues. The theater is also home to National Public Radio's musically oriented environmental show E-Town. Chautauqua Park hosts an annual Summer Concert Series drawing a worldly assortment of talent. Artists include jazz greats, folk legends, barbershop quartets, and even the throat singers of Tuva.

But ultimately when the day is done, Boulderites love to stroll the Pearl Street Mall and relax worn out bodies on a café patio, arm themselves with a designer beer and watch the city life move into the night.

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Bolder Boulder

Elite running event

4571 North Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
United States
+1 303 444 7223 (RACE)
http://www.bolderboulder.com

For the past 24 years, the Bolder Boulder has been Boulder's premier yearly event. This 10K race is the tenth largest running event in the world, attracting upwards of 40,000 runners, walkers, wheelchair racers and some of the world's most elite athletes. The course winds through the streets of Boulder and finishes at Folsom Field in front of 50,000 spectators. Entertainers and bands perform all along the race course, and proceeds from the race go to the Humane Society, local schools and various youth groups.

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Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative

Art gallery, store rolled into one 1421 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 443 3683 / +1 866 656 2667
http://www.boulderacc.com/ Since 1971, the Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative has been a haven for aspiring and established local, regional and national artists. Every medium imaginable bedecks the shelves including wood, photography, fabric, jewelry and pottery. A Visiting Artists series features specialty works of art based on a particular theme. Any of the treasures you find from the 70 artists featured at the gallery are sure to add a creative accent to your home.

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Boulder Creek Path

Nature in the city Parallels Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 441 3200
http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/ This paved path, free of motorized vehicles, brings walkers, bikers and inline skaters from the eastern edge of Boulder proper to the mountains. Winding along Boulder Creek, the trail accesses shady, grassy picnic areas and trout ponds. Eventually the pathway meanders through a large park and playground, perfect for kids and dogs. On the trail's western fringe, just before it wanders into the foothills, kayakers and inner-tubers can negotiate a series of small waterfalls. A section of the path is just a few blocks west of the Pearl Street Mall, and makes for an easy diversion from shopping and a refreshing side trip into nature.

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Excellent collection in small space 1750 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 443 2122
http://www.bmoca.org/ Located in a historic two-story warehouse, the museum exhibits modern creations by local, national and international artists. Featuring three diverse viewing areas and more than 10,000 square feet of space, the non-profit museum acts as a local educational center promoting the aesthetic importance of visual and performing art. The space is also a haven for developing artists and hosts an array of photography, cinema and theatrical programs. A funky on-site gift shop is a great place to browse around after checking out the latest show.

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Boulder Museum of History

History comes alive 1206 Euclid Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 449 3464
http://www.boulderhistorymuseu... Residing in the historic Victorian Harbeck-Bergheim manor, this museum displays an eclectic collection of artifacts recounting the wild and illustrious past of Boulder County. Check out the tools utilized to dig for gold and the survival methods of yesterday's ranchers. An interesting exhibit of period clothing is one of the largest in the state. The structure is a sight in itself, comprised of Indiana sandstone and boasting a Tiffany stained glass window. Admission: Adults USD3; seniors USD2; children and students USD1; children under five free.

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Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Symphony in the Rockies 17th Street
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309-0285
United States
+1 303 492 8423 / +1 303 449 1343 (Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra)
http://www.colorado.edu/Macky/ Macky Auditorium is the venue of choice for many orchestras. One of the most popular groups to perform here is the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. Guided by internationally acclaimed director, Theodore Kuchar, who leads the prestigious Australian Festival of chamber music, this philharmonic has long been recognized as one of the finest in the country. Guest appearances have featured the likes of Itzhak Perlman, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo Yo Ma and Sarah Chang. For details check the website.

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Boulder Theater

Music, film & history 2032 14th St
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 786 7030
http://www.bouldertheater.com This posh venue has graced downtown Boulder since 1906. Originally opened as an opera house, the historic building underwent a massive renovation in the 1980s. Located just off the Pearl Street Mall, the complex hosts nightly concerts, film screenings and other community events. National Public Radio hosts the popular weekly environmental and musical radio show E-Town here. While it remains a popular venue for local entertainers, the theater's cabaret-style seating, preserved art deco ornamentation and state-of-the art sound and lighting system attract national and international artists.

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Boulder's Dinner Theatre

Phenomenal acting, elegant dining 5501 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
United States
+1 303 449 6000
http://www.theatreinboulder.com/ Three levels and about 285 tables surround the thrust stage at this popular venue. The theater puts on an average of four musicals per year and wins numerous yearly awards from the Denver Drama Critics Circle. Come here for an evening of elegant food and phenomenal acting. Following traditional dinner-theater style, the actors double as the wait staff. A delicious meal is served before the show, and dessert is served during the intermission. Try the Chicken Cordon Bleu or prime rib, scrumptious desserts and after-dinner drinks. Reservations are required.

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CU Art Galleries

Large selection of Colorado works Sibell-Wolle Fine Arts Building
(On Euclid)
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
+1 303 492 8300
http://www.colorado.edu/cuartg... Boulder is home to many art galleries, but one of the best in the city resides on the University of Colorado campus. The permanent exhibit, known as the Colorado Collection, is a group of 5000 paper works ranging from drawings to photos. Launched in 1939, the selection features American prints from the 1930s and 1940s, documentary photos, 19th-century German landscapes and Japanese pop art. Take a left at Euclid and Broadway onto Euclid. Drive one block to the Euclid Auto Park. The building is directly adjacent to the parking structure.

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Chautauqua Park

Cultural park Ninth Street & Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 441 3408
http://www.chautauqua.bouldern... This picturesque park, nestled at the base of the Flatirons, is one of three remaining areas from the historic Chautauqua Movement. The progressive movement, born in Chautauqua, New York, created a multitude of peaceful gathering places across the nation for educational and cultural programs. The original structures, built from 1898 to 1918, remain intact today and include such historic gems as the Dining Hall, and Academic Center. Still a prominent center for Boulder culture, the association hosts numerous activities year round, including the popular Summer Concert Series. Hiking trails lead up into the Flatirons, and during the winter this is a popular sledding spot.

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Collage Children's Museum

A hands-on museum for children 2065 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
United States
+1 303 440 9894 Opened in 1991, this is a fun, interactive museum designed for kids ages 3-10. Children go wild exploring the wide range of activities ranging from role-playing and 'shadow freezing' to creating works of art for display at a local elementary school. Other exhibits include a ball maze, magnet attraction, and an animation station examining the tools of cartoon making. Along with the standard exhibits, the museum offers storytelling, science programs, and music and theater performances.

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival

World-class acting and atmosphere 277, University of Colorado in Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309-0277
United States
+1 303 492 0554
http://www.coloradoshakes.org/ This yearly event draws a worldly crowd. It is widely recognized as one of the country's most renowned Shakespearean festivals. Since 1958 a mix of top-notch local, international and celebrity performers have entertained audiences with the Bard's work. Many of the shows take place outside under the stars, at the intimate Mary Rippon Theater where audiences of up to 900 sit on stadium seats atop rustic stone benches. The performances typically run from mid-June through mid-August. Advance ticket purchase is necessary, as many shows sell out.

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Dairy Center for the Arts

Theatre, art, dance, music 2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 449 9291
http://www.thedairy.org/ This 40,000-square-foot performing and visual arts center is home to many of Boulder's theaters, dance and music production companies. Check out performances from the Colorado Dance Festival and Boulder Arts Academy, as well as concerts by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. The studios of Boulder's award-winning Community Access Television also occupy space in the complex. Frequent classes and exhibits are offered to the community. Ticket sales and private contributions fund the center which draws over 140,000 guests annually.

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Downtown

Boulder
United States
Boulder's historic civic center serves as a gathering place for the entire city. Anchored by Pearl Street, a vibrant thoroughfare boasting a magnificent four-block pedestrian mall, downtown brims with tourists, but is also a lively haven for the eclectic locals. The tree-lined promenade, long ago a refuge for drunken cowboys and prostitutes, is alive with cafes, galleries, brewpubs, restaurants and every type of shopping imaginable. Musicians and performers clutter the Pearl Street Mall vying for attention. It is not uncommon to see a flower child plucking a guitar, small groups of blue-haired urban punk rockers, and even a peaceful band of Hare Krishnas camped on the courthouse lawn along this four-block stretch. Locals pour into downtown nightly to relax and shop. An array of small boutiques and interesting gift shops complement the few national retailers and 15 bookshops.

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Fiske Planetarium

Stars on display Campus Box 408
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
+1 303 492 5001 / +1 303 492 5002
http://www.colorado.edu/fiske More than 25,000 visitors a year show up to gander at the stars and peek at other planets in this popular planetarium on the University of Colorado campus. The heavens are on display beneath the funky dome most Friday nights during the spring semester, January to May, and are open to the public. Twice a month the planetarium goes psychedelic, performing fancy laser shows to a variety of music, including U2 and Led Zeppelin.

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Foundry Café and Billiards Club

Bar with multiple personalities 1109 Walnut Street
(at 11th Street)
Boulder, CO 80304
United States
+1 303 447 1803 Mixing multiple trends under one roof makes for an interesting crowd at the Foundry. Part coffeehouse/café, part upscale pool hall, part nightclub, part cigar/scotch bar, the place has a number of identities that attracts everyone. Twelve regulation mahogany pool tables, rented by the hour, satisfy the town's love of billiards. The upstairs is the place to get intimate, although live music occasionally drowns out all conversation. The café serves pastries with a wide selection of designer coffees, as well as gourmet sandwiches and a menu of basic bar fare. Head up to the roof deck to enjoy a warm summer afternoon with killer views.

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Fox Theatre and Cafe

Music central 1135 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 447 0095
http://www.foxtheater.com Describing Boulder's music scene requires two words: Fox Theatre. The intimate hall, located on The Hill, feels more like a gathering place, rather than a concert hall. It has the same feel of drinking beer in your friend's big garage, except that this place holds over 400 people, has precise acoustics, and draws some of the biggest names in music. Bands like 311 and Counting Crows, who easily sell out larger venues in Denver, always opt to stop by the Fox, drawn by the wild fans and the small town ambiance.

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Henderson Museum

Boulder's natural history museum Broadway & 15th Street
Henderson Building
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
+1 303 492 6892
http://www.colorado.edu/CUMUSEUM/ Take the kids on an expedition deep into the natural history of Colorado. The mysteries of native cultures and prehistoric lands are all explored. This museum is a great place to take the family on a visit to Boulder. Six exhibit halls encompass the space. Over 3-million examples of geology, archaeology, paleontology and zoology are on display.The Discovery corner offers kids hands-on adventures. Other features include the Dinosaur Hall, Anasazi artifacts and a bug room. New exhibits are featured at the museum every month.Admission is free.

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Heritage Center

University history museum University of Colorado's Main Building
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
+1 303 492 6329
http://www.cualum.org/heritage... Located on the top floor of Old Main, which once housed the entire college, this museum features exhibits exploring the history of Boulder and the University. Displays include an architectural evolution of the campus, a hall of presidents and an athletic trophy room. A Space Room examines the careers of University of Colorado astronauts and the college's involvement in the space program. A classroom dating to the 1880s examines early learning practices. Check out the alumni room for a peek at Glenn Miller's gold records along with kudos to Robert Redford, Byron White and Nobel chemist Tom Cech.

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National Center for Atmospheric Research

Learn about the weather 1850 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80307
United States
+1 303 497 1371
http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/ Established in 1960 to examine and explore world weather patterns and climate, NCAR (pronounced en-car) is a PhD peppered working environment, housed in a landmark building. It also doubles as an educational center packed with interactive displays to amaze adults and kids alike. The scenic nature trails surrounding the complex contain learning stations that explain weather patterns. Brochures allow you to guide yourself, and tours are available at noon on Monday and Wednesday. Admission is free.

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Pearl Street Mall

Shopping Boulder style Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 442 1044 One of Boulder's most treasured landmarks, this outdoor pedestrian mall boasts an array of boutiques and shops peddling an assortment of goods, from music to kites to trendy clothing. Located in the heart of the city, the tree lined, brick walkway also features a regular host of street performers and unusual Boulder characters. After shopping for the perfect present or browsing one of the art galleries, spend the afternoon on one of the many cafe patios. Sip your favorite beverage, soak in the sunshine and take in the street activity. A play area for children features an assortment of boulders to climb on.

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Smith-Klein Gallery

Fantastic fine art 1116 Pearl Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 444 7200
http://www.smithklein.com For an art gallery to stand out in a town that is known for its creative flair, it must be unique. The Smith-Klein Gallery achieves this distinction. The gallery, which features both local and international artists, carries a little bit of everything, including hand carved Zuni fetishes that date back to the early 1900s. Choose from among the colorful hand blown glass pieces, pottery, and paintings by nationally acclaimed artists like Gretchen Huber Warren and Miguel Martinez. For those in search of something southwestern, the gallery offers non-traditional Native American jewelry and mixed media animal sculptures. Both collectors and gift shoppers will enjoy this gallery.

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University Hill

Boulder
United States
Known as "The Hill" by locals, the neighborhood is the home of the University of Colorado. Literally parked on a hilltop above downtown, the district provides the typical college town quirkiness and a host of popular attractions including the Heritage Center and the Sommer-Bausch Observatory. Spread across more than 600 acres of rolling landscape, CU is a feat of architectural beauty with old stone buildings topped with red Spanish tiled rooftops. Just moseying about the campus grounds creates a sense of wonder, especially while moving through tree-lined passageways, or gazing into the serene depths of Varsity Pond. Catch a CU Buffalo football game at Folsom Field or take in a concert at Mackey Auditorium. For an abstract pulse of the student body visit the CU Art Gallery which displays contemporary work by revered artists as well as students.

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University of Colorado

The heart of Boulder University Avenue and Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309
United States
+1 303 492 1411
http://www.colorado.edu A visit to Boulder is not complete without a stroll or bike ride through the historic main campus of the University of Colorado. Established in 1876, the year Colorado became a state and Denver became a capital, the university reflects visions of the past while keeping with the growing technological age. The Red Rural Italian Renaissance architecture, implemented on buildings erected after 1912, lush landscaping and gorgeous views of the Flatirons (The) make this one of the most attractive campuses in the nation. Guided tours are available.

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Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Classical theater 2131 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
+1 303 442 1415
http://www.theupstartcrow.org This ensemble acting company, now in its 24nd season, is comprised of students, doctors, and other community members who not only act but also direct, design and sell tickets. But what is really special is that it presents uncut plays in true classical tradition. In fact it is the first theater company in the world to produce Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" uncut. Performances take place at the Guild Theatre in the Dairy Center for Performing Arts.

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