Living in Boulder
Boulder sits beside the iconic Flatirons and brings together the energy of a top university town, beautiful nature, an active lifestyle, and a lively arts and culture scene. Whether you want outdoor adventure, community connections, or a great quality of life, Boulder is a place where you can live, work, and build your career.
- 300 miles of trails
- 45,000 acres of open space
- 60 parks
- Approximately 105,000 residents, including 38,000 students at the University of Colorado Boulder
- Over 300 restaurants to choose from
- One of the top farmers’ markets in the U.S.
- Average commute time of 21 minutes from neighboring towns
- An average of 300 days of sunshine every year
- More breweries per capita than any other U.S. city
- 45 minutes from Red Rocks Amphitheatre, one of theÌýbest concert venues in the country
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Explore the Town of Boulder
Just a short walk from campus, Pearl Street is home to shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries and live music.Ìý
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Hike, bike or run the trails on Boulder's 155 square miles of Open Space and Mountain Parks.
Stretching 5.5 miles along Boulder Creek, the path is the perfect place to stretch your legs, go for a bike ride or commute to work.
In a town that values organic produce and farm-to-table cuisine, our farmers markets are top rated in the country with an eclectic selection of local goods.
Boulder has more used bookstores per capita than any other city in the nation. Check out the cool independent bookshops along downtown's Pearl Street.Ìý
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