Boulder

"Despite being a city of just over 100,000, Boulder is one of the most recognized places in Colorado. Thousands of hippies set up camp here in the ‘60s and most seem to have never left. And now that the tech scene has turned Boulder into “Silicon Valley in the hills,” the city’s downtown is among the most popping places in the state. A magnet for outdoorsy types, it’s also where you can hit the trails of Chautauqua Park toward the red rock Flatirons just outside of town, test your mountain biking chops at Valmont Bike Park, or get your climbing fix at the First Flatiron or Eldorado Canyon State Park.The downtown dining scene features some of the state’s best chefs, and it feels like there’s a brewpub on every block. Best of all, Boulder is less than an hour from Denver and you don’t even need a car to get there. The Flatiron Flyer bus departs from Union Station every 15 minutes. From the Downtown Boulder Station, you can walk over to the Pearl Street Mall or hop on a ride over to the Hill. You can also park your bike on the bus’ bike rack and cruise to the trailhead." - MATADOR_NETWORK