Boulder Travel Blog

The main Fourth of July event in Boulder is “Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast,” named after the University of Colorado’s buffalo mascot. Held at CU’s Folsom Field, the gates open at 8pm with live kids’ music, a community sing-along at 8:30, the Boulder Phil at 9pm, and fireworks around 9:30....

Boulder’s sunrises are a sight to behold. The mountains glow and warmth envelops the valley. However, they occur terribly early in the morning, which isn’t for everybody. Personally, I almost never see the sunrise, and when I do, it happens just as I’m trying to get to sleep. Sunsets,...

As promised, here are some entertainment highlights from this year’s Best of Boulder competition winners. Boulder has more than its fair share of bars to choose from, so you know the winner of the Best Bar is saying quite a lot. The prize goes to the Mountain Sun/Southern Sun with their live music,...

People of Hispanic origin constitute 15% of Boulder’s population and of the nation’s total population—many of them from Mexico—so it’s no surprise Cinco de Mayo is becoming a more and more notable holiday. Although the holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French...

Located in downtown Boulder, The Bradley is a boutique hotel with an ideal location. When asked where to get the best drinks around, the concierge said guests can look no further than the inn’s own great room, where they host a complimentary wine and cheese hour every evening. If guests want to venture...

If there’s one thing Boulderites love, it’s a good drink. And while there may be a watering hole on nearly every downtown block, not all bars are created equal. Use this list to help narrow down your choices in the Boulder Bubble: BEER: Avery Brewing: Avery is undoubtedly one of the most creative...