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Mileage & Estimated Drive Time from Surrounding U.S. Cities
| City | Total Distance | Total Estimated Time |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 475.5 miles | 8 hours, 43 minutes |
| Aspen, Colorado | 223 miles | 4 hours, 50 minutes |
| Cheyenne, Wyoming | 91.2 miles | 2 hours, 1 minute |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | 97.3 miles | 1 hour, 51 minutes |
| Denver, Colorado (downtown) | 28.4 miles | 37 minutes |
| Estes Park, Colorado | 81 miles | 1 hour, 11 minutes |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | 53.9 miles | 1 hour, 20 minutes |
| Grand Junction, Colorado | 269.5 miles | 5 hours, 9 minutes |
| Greeley, Colorado | 48.1 miles | 1 hour, 26 minutes |
| Lincoln, Nebraska | 503 miles | 9 hours, 20 minutes |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 698.5 miles | 12 hours, 46 minutes |
| Omaha, Nebraska | 555.8 miles | 10 hours, 11 minutes |
| Salt Lake City, Utah | 523.6 miles | 9 hours, 54 minutes |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | 419.8 miles | 7 hours, 48 minutes |
| Vail, Colorado | 123.4 miles | 2 hours, 23 minutes |
Directions from Denver International Airport: Exit DIA on Peña Boulevard. Continue until you reach I-70 West. Take I-70 West to the I-270 North exit, which is exit #279, toward Fort Collins. Take I-270 North to the U.S. Hwy 36 West exit, toward Boulder. Continue on Hwy 36 to Boulder.
Check out Pearl Street Mall & Stroll along the popular 4 blocks of pedestrian mall. Enjoy a the wide selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques & sidewalk cafes. Seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations & street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics & a must check out our Shades & Tickers Cart @ 15th & Pearl on the bricks.
Boulder Parking Structure Fee Times
1100 Walnut and 11th & Spruce
9:00 AM — 11:00 PM Monday through Wednesday
9:00 AM — 2:00 am Thursday and Friday
1400 Walnut
9:00 AM — 7:00 PM Monday through Wednesday
9:00 AM — 10:00 PM Thursday and Friday
1500 Pearl
9:00 AM — 11:00pm Monday through Friday
All times not listed above are no fee parking times in structures.
Saturday & Sunday Parking structures are FREE.
Cost: Weekday parking at the structures is $1.00 per hour for the first three hours and $2.00 per hour for every hour after three hours. Parking is still free on Saturdays and Sundays in the parking garages (11th and Walnut, 11th and Spruce, and 14th and Walnut, 15th and Pearl) and the permit parking lots (900 Walnut and 1336 Canyon.)
At the meters, parking cost is $1.00 per hour. Metered parking will be enforced from 9am to 6pm, Monday thru Saturday. Please note the maximum time that is allowed at the different meters. Most Boulder meters are for two hours. However, there are 30-minute meters in front of the Post Office and 10-hour meters on 13th Street, south of Canyon Boulevard. On Saturdays only, the meters do not have hourly restrictions.
Quick Facts
Located 35 miles northwest of
downtown Denver and 45 minutes from Denver International Airport, Boulder is
nestled at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains. A captivating mountain
community enriched with natural beauty and diverse cultural delights, Boulder
has a dynamic economy, an award winning University, and a vibrant love of the
outdoors. Populated by approximately 94,673 residents, including 25,000 students
annually at the University of Colorado, Boulder is the eighth largest city in
the State with an elevation of 5,430 feet above sea level. Spanning
approximately 27 square miles, Boulder is commonly referred to as the little
town nestled between the mountains and reality, a saying originating from the
quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Age
Demographic:
18-24 years ......26.4%
25-44 ..................36.9%
45-64 ................13.7%
65+ ...................... 7.9%
Median ................... 29
Elevation and Size: 5,430 feet (Denver is 5,280 feet); City of Boulder is 27.8 square miles.
Population: 96,727 residents; including 25,000 students at the University of Colorado.
Weather: Four distinct seasons and over 300 sunny days a year. (More than San Diego or Miami!) Average 83.3 inches of snowfall a year. (Avg. from 8/48 - 7/00)
Average temperature highs/lows:
Spring (March-May)...63/35° F
Summer (June-August)...83-55° F
Fall (September-October)...72/45° F
Winter (November-February)...45/23° F
Recreation: Recently rated the "#1 Sports Town in America" by Outside Magazine, offering countless year-round recreational activities. Take advantage of the 200 miles of public hiking and biking trails, approximately 30,000 acres of open space or the 16-mile Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town.
Arts & Culture: More than 30 art galleries, 4 local museums, 32 movie & stage theaters and many festivals, including the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Music Festival and Colorado Dance Festival.
Dining: More than 300 restaurants featuring local, regional and international cuisine.
Accommodations: Approximately 2,000 guest rooms, ranging from rustic cabins to historic Victorian suites. Whether you are staying at one of the cozy Bed & Breakfasts or our largest conference hotel, mountain views and proximity to activities will ensure an unparalleled experience.
Colorado Info:
| Highest Point in Colorado: | Mount Elbert, 14,433 feet |
| Lowest Point in Colorado: | Arikaree River, 3,315 feet |
| State Flower: | Rocky Mountain Columbine |
| State Gemstone: | Aquamarine |
| State Capitol: | Denver, Colorado |
| State Bird: | Lark Bunting |
| State Fossil: | Stegosaurus |
| State Tree: | Blue Spruce |
| State Animal: | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep |
| State Song: | "Where the Columbines Grow" A. Flynn |
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