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| State | Colorado | |
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| Residents | 108.090 (2016), 97.385 (2010) | |
| height | 1,655 m | |
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Boulder is a university city in the US state Colorado, not far from Denver, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.
background
Until the middle of the 19th century, Arapaho, Ute, Cheyenne, Comanches and Sioux lived in the region. The first Europeans appeared around 1858 when Boulder was still part of the Nebraska Territory. "Boulder City" became a city in 1871, ten years after the Colorado Territory was founded. In 1873 the city was connected to the railway network. In 1876 - the same year Colorado became an American state - the University of Colorado opened in Boulder.
The determining economic factor in the region was the mining of gold, silver and coal until the middle of the 20th century.
University of Colorado students make up about a third of the population, and along with faculty and other staff, university staff make up nearly half of the population. As a result, the city is now considered one of the most liberal in the state. 1975 e.g. B. Boulder became the second city in the country where same-sex couples could get marriage permits. In various rankings, Boulder is ranked among the most educated, healthiest, most livable, LGBT-friendly and cities with the best food offerings in the USA. Due to the fact that the population is politically far left by American standards, the “People's Republic of Boulder” is sometimes used mockingly.
getting there
By plane
Boulder is just under 70 miles from the international Denver Airport (DEN) removed. The SkyRide bus line AB or AB1 goes from the airport directly to Boulder city center in just over an hour. It runs every hour every day, during peak times on working days (mornings and afternoons) every half an hour. The ticket costs $ 9 (seniors 65 and older and students 19 and under half) and is valid all day.
By train
Denver Union Station is 28 miles from Boulder. From there you can take the express bus routes FF1 and FF2 to the center of Boulder in 40–50 minutes (see under bus).
By bus
If you travel by long-distance bus, it is best to get off at Denver Union Station, from where there are frequent and fast connections to Boulder.
The express bus lines ("Flatiron Flyer") FF1 and FF2 of the RTD Denver drive from Union Station in downtown Denver via the U.S. Route 36 straight to Boulder. FF1 runs every quarter of an hour Mon-Sat and every half hour on Sundays and takes just under 50 minutes to the center of Boulder. In the evenings there are half-hourly intervals on weekdays from 9 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. On Saturdays the bus runs every half hour from 6 p.m. to midnight, then there are two “stragglers” at 0.58 and 2.18; On Sundays and public holidays it only runs every hour from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The FF2 line is even faster. It leaves out a few stops and therefore only takes 40 minutes, but only runs on weekdays during peak hours (6.30–9.30 and 3.30–7.30 p.m.), but runs every five to ten minutes. From the Civic Center and State Capitol or the corner of 18th St & California St in the main business district of Denver, you can take line FF4 to Boulder Junction at Depot Square (2.5 km east of the city center), but only during commuter hours on Mon-Fri morning and night in the afternoon.
A single trip from Denver to Boulder costs $ 4.50, a day ticket is $ 9 (seniors and students each cost half).
In the street
Boulder is on the U.S. Route 36 between Denver (45 km southeast, travel time with good traffic conditions a good half an hour) and Lyons (25 km northwest; 25 minutes). From the northwest, the four-lane Colorado State Highway 119 leads from Longmont to Boulder (25 km; 25 minutes)
By boat
mobility
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Boulder is a fairly compact city, with most attractions within two miles. Cycling and walking are therefore good and popular ways of getting around. The bike rental system B-cycle boulder operates 43 rental stations with 300 bicycles. For a fee of $ 8 you can make as many journeys as you want, each lasting 30 minutes, for 24 hours. After half an hour, you either have to return the bike and rent it again or pay an extra charge. For $ 11 you can even use the system for a whole month. If you only want to take a single trip of 30 minutes, it costs $ 2.
In addition, several bus routes operate in Boulder Regional Transportation District (RTD) Denver. Within the city, a single trip costs $ 2.60, a day ticket $ 5.20 (seniors and schoolchildren each cost half).
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Leanin 'Tree Museum of Western Art, 6055 Longbow Dr, on the edge of Route 119, eight miles northeast of downtown. Tel.: 800-777-8716. Museum that houses the largest private American collection of works of art on the subject of Indians and the American West.Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: free entry.
- Celestial Seasonings, 4600 Sleepytime Dr. Tel.: 303-581-1202. Tea factory that offers free sightseeing tours. No children under 5 years.Open: Mon - Sat every hour 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun every hour 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
activities
- Walking or cycling on the approximately 9 km long Boulder Creek Path, along the stream of the same name.
shop
- Boulder Farmers' Market, 13th Street between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard. The market with local producers and a high organic content always takes place on Saturdays (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., April - November) and Wednesdays (4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., May - October).
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- 1 Frasca Food & Wine, 1738 Pearl St.. Tel.: 303-442-6966. One of the best Italian restaurants in the region.
- Royal Peacock, 5290 Arapahoe Ave. Tel.: 303-447-1409. One of the best Indian restaurants in Colorado.Price: Mains $ 8-19.
Upscale
- 2 L'Atelier, 1739 Pearl St.. Tel.: 303-442-7233. Considered one of the most interesting and best fusion restaurants in Colorado.Price: Main course dinner $ 16-29.
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- Best Western Golden Bluff, 1725 28th St, at Pine St, 3 miles northeast of the city center. Price: Rooms from $ 89.
- Boulder International Hostel, 1107 12th St, on Canyon Blvd, a few blocks north of downtown. Tel.: 303-442-0522. Youth hostel with shared bedrooms (bring your own bed linen or sleeping bag) and private rooms.
- 1 Days Hotel Boulder, 5397 South Boulder Rd, on the edge of Route 36, 4 miles southeast of downtown. Price: Rooms from $ 72.
medium
- 2 Best Western Boulder Inn, 770 28th St, on the edge of the university campus. Price: Rooms from $ 114.
- 3 Quality Inn & Suites, 2020 Arapahoe Ave, at 20th Ave, a few blocks east of downtown. Branch of a hotel chain that usually offers very reliable superior quality.Price: Rooms from $ 130.
Upscale
- 4 Boulder Marriott, 2660 Canyon Blvd, at 26th St, less than 2 miles east of downtown. Price: Rooms from $ 230.
