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A Perfect Day Outdoors

Breakfast: Enjoy breathtaking views from Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Road, 303.440.3776. While you're there:

  • Drive up Flagstaff Mountain for a bird's-eye view of Boulder.

Mid-Morning: Experience some of Boulder's recreational activities: (Call 303.442.2911 for rentals and instructors)

  • Hike in the open space next to Chautauqua. Stop at the Ranger Station for trail maps.
  • Bike or rollerblade along Boulder Creek Path, which spans 5.5 miles through the center of town.
  • Visit the kayak course on Boulder Creek. Located just west of Eben G. Fine Park at the west end of Arapahoe Avenue.
  • Attempt fly-fishing in Boulder Creek with a professional guide.
    Kinsley Outfitters, 1155 13th Street, 303.442.6204
    Rocky Mountain Anglers, 629-B S. Broadway, 303.447.2400
  • Enjoy a tubing adventure down Boulder Creek. Tubes can be purchased at Conoco Gas Station, 1201 Arapahoe Avenue, 303.442.6293.
  • Try rock climbing with instructors from Boulder Rock Club. 2829 Mapleton Avenue, 303.938.1411.
  • Rent a canoe or paddleboat at the Boulder Reservoir, 303.441.3456.

Lunch: Pack a delicious picnic lunch at a local health food store:

  • Whole Foods
    2905 Pearl Street
    303.545.6611 
  • Whole Foods
    2584 Baseline Road
    303.499.7636
  • Alfalfa's
    1651 Broadway
    720.420.8400 
  • Ideal Market
    1275 Alpine Avenue
    303.443.1354
  • Stop by the Boulder Farmer's Market,
    located on 13th Street between Canyon & Arapahoe. Saturdays 8am-2pm, April-October and Wednesdays 4-8pm, May-October.

Afternoon: Take pleasure in:

  • A scenic glider ride with Mile High Gliding, 303.527.1122.
  • A magical voyage in a hot air balloon ride with Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights, 303.939.9323.
  • A stroll along Pearl Street Mall, filled with shops, galleries and sidewalk cafés, 303.449.3774.
  • One of Boulder's 30,000 acres of open space, 303.442.3282.
  • A drive to Boulder Falls a few miles west on Canyon Boulevard.
  • A scenic drive along Peak to Peak highway, 303.442.2911or visit Rocky Mountain National Park, 970.586.1206.

Evening: Dine at one of Boulder's unique restaurants: (Call 303.442.2911 for a Restaurant Guide)

  • Flagstaff House
    1138 Flagstaff Road
    303.442.4640
  • Red Lion Inn
    38472 Boulder Canyon Dr.
    303.442.9368
  • The Med
    1002 Walnut Street
    303.444.5335
  • Boulder Chophouse & Tavern
    947 Walnut
    303.443.1178
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A single day's itinerary might include watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon; paddling a kayak through the middle of town; or tubing. more