
Boulder in the News
Boulder is full of stories, and there are lively and energetic people in our town with vibrant tales to tell. Here you'll find recent articles that have been published about Boulder on topics from outdoor pursuits and healthy living to art and attractions.
Hemispheres Magazine: Three Perfect Days
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United Airlines' Hemispheres Magazine spent three days in Colorado's Front Range, including 24 jam-packed hours filled with hiking and biking, admiring alpenglow and noshing on iconic burgers in…
Thrillist: 15 Cool Things to Do in Boulder Right Now
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Thrillist's travel team wrote up a cheeky (and comprehensive) list of the best things to do in Boulder, which they describe as "Beyond drinking beer. But also that." November 8, 2022 Ah…
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The Independent created a thorough and colorful city guide for Boulder, featuring some of our most famous sites, tastes and sounds, all from a Brit's perspective. October 28, 2022 Standing in the…
AFAR Magazine: Things to Do in Boulder if You Can’t Sit Still
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Boulder was featured in AFAR Magazine, which published a fantastic article on some of the top things to do in Boulder. This is an ideal guide for the adventurer at heart who wants to make the most of…
A Visiting Team's Guide to Boulder
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Texas Christian University's Killer Frogs Fan Nation blog posted this great guide to Boulder for visiting fans attending a football game at Folsom Field and exploring the rest of the city. August…
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The LA Times Brian Clark December 19th, 2019 When I studied at the University of Colorado in Boulder, I skied as often as I could. I usually headed for Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, Keystone or other big…
Complex: Best Underrated Cities to Visit in the U.s.
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The 10 Best Underrated Cities to Visit in the U.S. Mallorie List January 30th, 2019 For the outdoorsman (or outdoorswoman) in all of us, Colorado is a picturesque place to travel for a refreshing…
Bustle: Summer Vacation Ideas Based on Your Zodiac
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Bustle Nina Kahn May 30th, 2019 I know it's barely even June, but I'm already embracing the summer vibes with open arms (and a high SPF — gotta stay safe, y'all). I've put away my winter coats in…
Conde Nast Traveler: 3 Best Day Trips From Denver
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3 Best Day Trips From Denver Megan Barber November 28, 2018 A short 45-minute drive from Denver and you’re in the Republic of Boulder, a chic yet hippie city that basks in the glory of its red…
Mountain Views & Mircobrews: Two Days in Boulder
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Cooking Quidnunc Natalie Gomes November 8, 2018 When I heard that Boulder, Colorado was named the happiest city in the US by National Geographic, I was immediately intrigued. The mountain city lured…
The New York Times: In Colorado, Art and Nature at High Altitude
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The New York Times Lucas Peterson November 1, 2018 Hiking through Forest Canyon Pass, nearly 11,500 feet above sea level, is a little like jumping into an ice-cold pond: It’s sobering, invigorating…
TripSavvy: The Most Beautiful Hikes in Boulder This Winter
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TripSavvy Sam Neumann December, 2018 Located in central Colorado where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, the city of Boulder is a great destination year-round for outdoor…
5280: Frasca Food and Wine Welcomes New Executive Co-Chefs
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5280 Magazine Denise Micklesen February 19, 2018 In love—and in restaurants—timing is everything. For instance, when Kelly Jeun was cooking for chef Mark Ladner at New York City’s acclaimed Del Posto…
Expedia: America's Most Artistic Towns
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Expedia.com Lily Rogers February 12th, 2018 Boulder takes it cues from the intensely beautiful natural surroundings, but it doesn’t stop there, and this is no hotel landscape painting community. The…
CNN Travel: Bikes, beauty, beer and beyond: Ways to play in Boulder
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Sarah Sekula CNN Travel January 18th, 2018 "From iconic rock formations to nationally acclaimed restaurants to a world-famous bike culture, Boulder sure has a long list of sterling credentials. Known…
National Geographic: Best Cities in the United States
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National Geographic George Stone and Amy Alipio January 16th, 2018 "Topping our list in four categories, Boulder boldly leads with music venues, vintage clothing boutiques, and craft breweries. And…
Food & Wine: Why Boulder is the American Beer City to Watch in 2018
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Food & Wine Brad Japhe January 11, 2018 "It’s not that the city holds more microbreweries than anywhere else — although, per capita, they do — it’s that beer is part of the everyday conversation…
PaleOMG: Why Boulder CO is absolutely the happiest city in the US
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PaleOMG.com Juli Bauer-Roth December 10, 2017 I’ve lived in Colorado my entire life and it still surprises me how little I have explored. And if I have explored a certain place in the past, there is…
Denver7: Boulder in the Winter
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Connor Wist Denver7 November 9, 2017 Watch this segment on wintertime in Boulder on Connor Wist's facebook page.
Vogue: Where to Eat and Sleep in Boulder, America’s Happiest City
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Todd Plummer Vogue October 31, 2017 The things that make Boulder, Colorado so enjoyable are as foolproof and all-American as apple pie: world-class hiking trails five minutes from the town center, an…
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