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Plan your University of Colorado Boulder Visit

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder for short), is home to over 33,000 students. It is easy to see why so many are drawn to this laid-back mountain town, nestled in the foothills of the Flatiron Mountains. If CU Boulder is on your college list, use this guide to plan a visit to the University of Colorado Boulder.

Located just 30 minutes northwest of Denver, Boulder is a hip city with a cute downtown and was dubbed “America’s Foodiest Town” by Bon Appetít . Boulder is also a great destination for those seeking outdoor adventures, from hiking and mountain and road biking to stand-up paddleboarding and rock climbing. 

Getting to University of Colorado Boulder

If you are flying into Denver International Airport, you can rent a car and drive 45 minutes up to Boulder. However, if you (or your student) need public transportation, CU Boulder is an hour away from the Denver International Airport (DIA) via the  RTD SkyRide bus service.

There are also other affordable options such as shared-ride service shuttles , which pick-up and drop-off from Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, island 5, outside doors 505-507 (east side) and 510-512 (west side). For those that prefer rideshare services, an Uber will cost about $78 one way.

Taking a Tour of University of Colorado Boulder

You need to register in advance for University of Colorado Boulder tours , and spots fill up quickly so be sure to secure your spot before booking your travel. Luckily, CU Boulder is not a closed campus, so you can also always visit and self-tour the campus, you just won’t be able to go inside any of the buildings.

Make sure to walk past the Center for Community, with its extensive dining hall and 10 micro-restaurants; Old Main, the first building on campus; the Case Center; University Memorial Center; Norlin Library; the Recreational Center; Fiske Planetarium (you may also notice the solar system model throughout campus); Macky Auditorium; and Farrand Field, where the students like to hang out.

Of course, CU Boulder is a great sports school, so you have to walk around Folsom Field and rub the horn on the statue of Ralphie, the renowned Buffalo mascot.

Where to Stay Near CU Boulder

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Since you are visiting Boulder for a campus visit, you will want to pick accommodations close to the school. If you want to be within walking distance, I’d recommend either the Boulder Marriott Hotel and Spa , Residence Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard , Hilton Garden Inn Boulder , or the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder .

For our first visit, we decided to use some Hilton points to book a one-bedroom suite with a balcony and mountain view at the Embassy Suites. I expected the typical dated Embassy Suites with a pyramid-like atrium and decor from the 1990s, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the Boulder property. It was modern and fresh, with beautiful views over Boulder and the Flatiron Mountains.

Every two-room suite has a private bedroom and separate living room with a sofa bed and dining table and includes an HDTV, Keurig coffee-maker, refrigerator, microwave, and complimentary WiFi along with hydration stations on every floor. The hotel includes a free made-to-order breakfast and an evening reception with drinks and snacks in the Brickstones Kitchen & Bar. The suite setup was perfect when traveling with a young adult, giving everyone privacy without requiring two room reservations. The free breakfast, including hot breakfast sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, juice, coffee, and snacks was also a money saver.

On our second visit, we stayed next door at the Hilton Garden Inn Boulder. Also a new property, we enjoyed the fresh new decor and the community spaces in the lobby for working, studying, or relaxing. Located right off of 28th Street/ Route 36, it is a convenient spot for exploring or walking to campus.

Where to Eat in Boulder

Boulder’s downtown Pearl Street was ranked among  Food & Wine’s  10 Best Foodie Streets in America. With 22 craft breweries and a burgeoning wine and spirits industry, Boulder’s food and drink scene is hopping. For Food Network fans, “Top Chef” winner Hosea Rosenburg has two restaurants in Boulder — Blackbelly and Santo. Cafe Aion’s chef/owner Dakota Soifer was a winner on Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen.”

Frasca Food and Wine have earned a James Beard award, and the less expensive Pizzeria Locale next door is owned by the same people. For casual dining with your teen, the food trucks park at the Rayback Collective, where you will find indoor and outdoor seating, yard games, a stage for live music.

Two places that I would highly recommend are Oak at Fourteenth and Santo. Oak at Fourteenth is a stylish neighborhood restaurant off Pearl Street featuring local and seasonal New American cuisine. The clean style and open kitchen are warm and inviting, and the wood-scented aromas from the oven and grill will whet your appetite. The food is innovative and full of flavor. I’d recommend the olive-oil whipped ricotta appetizer and either the wild mushroom and potato gnocchi or the Piri Piri roast half-chicken.

You will need a car or an Uber to get to the next recommendation, but dinner at Santo is well worth the short drive and disregard the strip mall setting. Once you walk in you can appreciate the New Mexican-influenced design, from the light fixture that resembles the NM state flag, to the artwork and the use of natural materials. The big question when choosing from the menu is whether you want green, red, or Christmas (both kinds of chilis — personally I’m a fan of green!)

For a more casual dinner, try Post Chicken and Beer in the Pearl Street Mall area. Known for its fried chicken and craft beer, this is a perfect spot to bring a potential college student. We recommend the chicken thigh fries with curry ketchup!

A must-try for breakfast is Boulder is The Buff . You may need to wait in line but you need time to build up an appetite for the giant portions (I’m sure it makes a great hangover remedy!)

Things to do Near CU Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is a great choice for outdoor lovers. The school is only an hour from the Estes Park entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, where you can enjoy hiking, biking, winter sports like snowshoeing, fishing, and horseback riding. Just be sure to check out the Park’s website before you go to check for road closures or to see if day pass reservations are required.

If you are looking for a guided hike, I strongly recommend Rewilding Expeditions . The owner Nick is a former park ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park and extremely knowledgeable about the park and dedicated to conservation.

If you don’t want to go that far, take a hike on one of the many trails that start at the Chautauqua Trailhead, many of which will offer great views of the campus from above. Another great scenic overlook is Panorama Point on Flagstaff Road. The Boulder Creek Path, which runs through town and campus along a babbling creek, is also a good place to bike, jog, skate and walk.

Downtown, you will want to stroll through the Pearl Street pedestrian mall, take a downtown walking tour, check out the goods at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, or pop into the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

If you are a tea fan, you may want to check out the Celestial Seasonings Factory tour and then refresh at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.

Fascinated by weather? Stop in for a tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Visitor Center for an informative view of weather, climate, and the broad spectrum of atmospheric research at a world-class laboratory. After the tour, head outdoors on the Walter Orr Roberts Weather Trail, or take a longer hike on one of the extensive trails in the 40,000+ acre Boulder Open Space area.

Of course, if you are looking for other day trip options, from Boulder you are only 30 minutes from Denver and 40 minutes from the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where you can go climb the amphitheater steps, hike a network of trails, or visit the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. 

One hour away you can reach the otherworldly landscape of Roxborough State Park , where you can hike among the slanting ochre sandstone formations, watch for wildlife, and spot wildflowers alongside the trails.

A forty-minute drive will take you to Golden, Colorado. This former gold rush town has a unique Western-flavored culture surrounded by rugged mesas and is home to Golden Gate Canyon State Park, with 12,000 acres of high mountain landscape with aspen trees, granite boulders, tall grasses, and fields of wildflowers.

If you are willing to drive an hour and a half to Colorado Springs, you can hike through the towering sandstone rock formations at the Garden of the Gods Park.

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The Office of Admissions welcomes inquiries from prospective students regarding undergraduate admission. Through the admission process, the university seeks to identify applicants who will successfully complete a collegiate academic program. Admission is based on many criteria, including high school GPA such as GED test scores, high school rank (if applicable), the quality of coursework, college entrance test scores, personal essays and the extent to which  the Higher Education Admission Recommendations (HEAR)   have been met.

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Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Office of Admissions in Regent Administrative Center, room 125, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (summer hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except on holidays. Daily information sessions, campus tours and special all-day visit programs are offered. Although interviews are not used in the decision-making process, you are invited to visit the campus.

The best time to see the campus is when classes are in session (September through mid-December and mid-January to early May, with the exception of spring break); see the  academic calendar  for specific dates. There are dates when information sessions, campus tours and visit programs are not held due to holidays or university closures. It is important to check our website for the most current information.

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Reservations are required for all information sessions, tours and visit programs and can be made through our Admission Visit Programs webpage. There, you'll also find complete visit program descriptions, dates, reservation forms and campus maps. Visit program dates for future academic years are added to the website as they become available (usually in August each year).

Daily Information Sessions and Campus Tours

Information sessions and campus tours are held on most weekdays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, information sessions and campus tours are held on most weekdays at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Campus Visit Programs

An excellent way to become acquainted with the campus is to participate in one of the campus visit programs specially designed for prospective students and their families.

These programs are offered throughout the year and provide prospective students and their families the chance to participate in information sessions, take a campus tour, learn more about residence hall life, talk with student and parent panels and meet with campus representatives, or listen to a sample lecture. For more information about any or all of these visit programs or instructions on how to register, go to the Admission Visit Programs webpage or call the Office of Admissions.

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Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in regional events to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month.

CU Boulder will close on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, Colorado’s newest official state holiday. Juneteenth marks the historic date when the Union Army arrived in Texas in 1865 to proclaim freedom for Black and African Americans in 1865, approximately two months after the official end of the Civil War and more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Emancipation Proclamation .

Observed in Black and African American communities since 1866, the Juneteenth name is a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth.” It became an official state holiday in 2023 when Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a legislative bill into law recognizing the significance of the date in U.S. history. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act into law.

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June is also Pride Month, and the Pride Office, part of the Center for Inclusion and Social Change in the Division of Student Affairs, invites students to attend a June 11 ice cream celebration .

The Pride Office works to build belonging and community among LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty and raises awareness about issues that affect them. During the summer, the office will remain open and provide resources and support services for campus community members. Students, staff and faculty seeking support should email [email protected] or [email protected] or inquire by phone at 303-492-0272.

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Keynote: ‘Loving Blackness and Humanizing Imagination’

  June 12   2–3:30 p.m.    Zoom Students, staff and faculty are invited to a virtual address titled “Loving Blackness and Humanizing Imagination: [Re]engaging Shared Equity Leadership,” given by CU Boulder Professor Danielle Hodge. Register now and plan to attend the in-person dialogue mixer at the CAAAS on June 13.

Boulder Juneteenth Flag Raising and Commemoration

  June 14   3–5 p.m.    Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway, Boulder City leaders and representatives from CU Boulder and the NAACP will deliver remarks. Whistling Boar will provide catering, and Selasee and the FaFa Family will perform.

Museum of Boulder and Out Boulder County: Juneteenth Liberation Day

  June 20  5–8 p.m.   Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder Celebrate the beauty of Black resilience, community and the expression of liberation for queer and transgender people of color. Substance-free and open to all ages. Light refreshments will be included, and tickets are now on sale.

Fort Collins Juneteenth Celebration: Celebrate Freedom

 June 14–16 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins Join for youth night featuring a game room and outdoor film screenings, an outdoor concert, community celebration and church on the lawn with a lively gospel performance.

Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival

 June 14–16 126 Cimino Drive, Colorado Springs This festival is a vibrant showcase of music, art and educational activities that engage residents and visitors alike in the rich traditions and history commemorated on this special day.

Denver Juneteenth Music Festival

 June 15–16 27th and Welton streets, Denver The celebration includes a parade, free music and vendors  in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. CU is a community partner and sponsor.

Denver Juneteenth Parade

 June 15   11 a.m. 26th Avenue and Williams Street, Denver Join Denver's longest running parade, dating back to the 1950s. The parade kicks off the Juneteenth Music Festival. The parade starts at 26th Avenue on Williams Street and goes to 26th Avenue on Welton Street.

Juneteenth at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

 June 19 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver Visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for free in celebration of Juneteenth! No need to reserve your ticket ahead of time online. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or Infinity Theater.

Longmont Juneteenth: Amplifying Black Voices and Community

 June 22 1–6 p.m. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Sponsored in part by CU Boulder, the family-oriented event is free to the public and promises to be a day filled with music, entertainment and cultural significance.

Erie Juneteenth Celebration

 June 22 6–9 p.m. Coal Creek Park, 575 Kattell St., Erie Join the Erie community for a Juneteenth celebration at Coal Creek Park.

Pride Month events

Longmont Pride Festival

 June 7  3–8 p.m.  700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Come out for a day full of great activities, amazing community partners sharing information, pride goodies from Out Boulder County and more. The afternoon will include art vendors, local organizations, interactive games for the whole family and fun activities spread throughout the day.

Pride Ice Cream Celebration with CU Boulder Pride Office

 June 11  1–2:30 p.m.  C4C N320 (Center for Inclusion and Social Change) Come celebrate Pride Month with some tasty ice cream! There will be assorted flavors (vegan and dairy-free included) and all the fixings to make your sundae extravaganza—including rainbow sprinkles of course. 

Lafayette Youth Pride

 June 15 Noon–4 p.m.  Dog House Music Studios, 525 Courtney Way, Lafayette It’s a (block) party with the Out Boulder County youth team! Take to the streets at this family-friendly celebration. With all sorts of free entertainment, food and fun activities for the family, it's going to be an event you won't want to miss.

QTPOC Pride Summer Solstice OTA Vogue Night

 June 21 6–11 p.m. Mi Chantli Dance and Movement Sanctuary, 1750 30th St., Boulder Come and celebrate pride and summer solstice with Out Boulder County. Join us for a free, all-ages, low-stakes Vogue Night with unique grand prizes! After 9 p.m., 18-and-older only. This event is substance free and sober. 

50+ LGBTQ+ Mixer

 June 21 4–7 p.m. Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, 3340 Mitchell Lane, Boulder Join Out Boulder County and Boulder County Area Agency on Aging for their annual mixer for LGBTQ+ folks and allies 50 years of age and older. Younger partners are also welcome to join! Please RSVP  so they can plan for food and drinks. 

Denver PrideFest

 June 22–23 101 14th Ave., Denver Come together to celebrate 50 years of Denver Pride! This spectacular festival kicks off with a 5K, followed by the iconic two-day Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park boasting 250-plus exhibitors, 30 food vendors and captivating live performances. Sunday’s parade flaunts colorful floats, marchers, music and more.

Queer Circus

 June 29 7–10:30 p.m. Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Boulder Join Out Boulder County's wildest pride celebration for 2024 at the Junkyard Social Club . Queer Circus is a 18-and-up cabaret style show featuring local LGBTQIA+ comedians, dancers, poets, musicians, entertainers and performing artists. Show starts at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $20.

Boulder Pridefest

 June 30 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Central Park, 1212 Canyon Blvd., Boulder This event will be jam-packed with activities, amazing community partners sharing information, pride merchandise galore from Out Boulder County and other wonderful vendors. Bring the whole family to experience an incredible and diverse array of performers, giveaways all over the park and multiple activities for all to take part in!

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Things to do | boulder-area events for monday, may 27: bolder boulder 10k.

BOLDER Boulder 10K: 5:30 a.m. Monday, Start Line just north of Walnut on 30th, Boulder. Join the BOLDERBoulder this and every Memorial Day. Named “America’s All-Time Best 10K” by Runner’s World and founded in 1979, the course is over a mile above sea level, winds through Boulder’s neighborhoods, downtown and then finishes at the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field. The course is packed full of energy with dancers, music and entertainment around every corner. After the finish, head over to the Expo for great food and drink samples and tons of other swag from sponsors. $60-$89, boulderdowntown.com .

Luau Party: 7:30 a.m. Monday, Performance & Recovery Labs, 2595 Canyon Blvd., Suite 150, Boulder. Join the second annual PR Labs Luau Party on the Bolder Boulder run course. There will be Hawaiian leis, ice pools and lots of energy. Bring something to snack on and drink, sunscreen and a chair to cheer on the thousands of runners who will be out on course. Free, 720-600-2208, eventbrite.com .

American Legion Memorial Day picnic: 2 p.m. Monday, American Legion Post #10, 4760 28th St., Boulder. To honor Memorial Day, Boulder Post No. 10, American Legion will be hosting a program and a picnic at the Legion. The program will begin at 1 p.m. Following the program, there will be a wreath laying ceremony. All Post 10 Member organizations, veterans and their families and guests are invited to attend. The Post will be providing the main course for the picnic, and attendees can bring a side dish or dessert to share. Refreshments will be available to purchase in the lounge. Free, 720-628-2135, boulderlegion.org .

Free Kids Rides on the Tebo Train: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wells Fargo Bank, 1242 Pearl St., Boulder. Children ages 10 and under (along with accompanying adults) will chug along Pearl Street in this one-of-a-kind experience. The Summer Tebo Train boards in front of the Capital One Café at the corner of 13th and Pearl. The rides start at 9:30 a.m. each day. The last train leaves the station at 11 a.m.  boulderdowntown.com .

Duckling Discovery — A Journey Through Incubation: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Embark on an educational journey into the world of incubated duck egg hatchings at Reynolds Library through June 18. Monitor the eggs and learn about their development through weekly programs. This week, explore the inner workings of an egg.  calendar.boulderlibrary.org .

Laurie D at Roadhouse Boulder Depot: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Roadhouse Boulder Depot , 2366 Junction Place, Boulder. Enjoy a great menu with happy hour prices and music by Laurie D on the lovely covered patio. Laurie has something for everyone, from kids to seniors and everywhere in between. Located in the historic Boulder Train Depot, the Roadhouse Boulder Depot brings an urban flair to a historic setting as a venue for the entire Boulder community. Free, fb.me .

Boulder Cycling Club Tuesday Rides: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Twisted Pine Brewery, 3201 Walnut St., Boulder. For over 20 years, BCC has offered 3-4 rides each week, mid-March through October. Tuesday is the group’s most popular ride. Riders of all types show up for this ride and are broken into smaller groups. Typically, two to three distances are offered each night and only the last group is a no drop group.  bouldercyclingclub.org .

“Loneliness & Company” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Charlee Dyroff will speak about and sign her new bookn “Loneliness & Company”. $5, boulderbookstore.net .

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Bolder Boulder brings in runners from all across the world in 44th annual Colorado 10K race

T he 44th running of the Bolder Boulder is underway. The 10K race winds through the streets of Boulder, Colorado, each year and finishes inside Folsom Field on the University of Colorado campus.

 This year's official race starter is CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano, who announced his retirement last year.

The race got its start back in 1979 and grew to eventually become one of the country's largest timed road races. It now features a separate International Pro Team Challenge race and a professional wheelchair race called the Push-Rim Challenge.

Runners, joggers, walkers, stroller pushers and other participants are greeted on the race route by musical performers of all types. On Monday morning an Elvis impersonator was singing to the runners as they passed by and giving out high fives. Many of the runners don silly costumes for the big race. In the AA wave of runners on Monday one person was dressed up like a red rooster.

Fewer than 50 people have run in every single Bolder Boulder. That includes 72-year-old Bill Schafer, who told RUN it has "become a family tradition" for him, like it is for many participants.

The Bolder Boulder events include a Memorial Day tribute at Folsom Field, which begins at noon. This year will include a flyover by F-16s from the Colorado Air National Guard. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony.

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Visit Boulder Unveils Redesigned Official Visitors Guide

BOULDER, CO - May, 29, 2024 - Visit Boulder is excited to announce the newly redesigned Boulder Official Visitors Guide, curated to cater to the discerning tastes of travelers seeking authentic experiences in one of Colorado’s most beloved cities.

Boulder’s landscapes, acclaimed dining options and thriving arts scene have long captured the hearts of visitors and residents. Now, the revamped visitors guide aims to point travelers to the best of the city, with lots of locals’ tips to discover the lesser-known sides of Boulder.

Featuring fresh photography, a fun and approachable voice, tons of vacation ideas and bite-sized insider tips, the guide serves as a helpful companion for any visitor or writer interested in Boulder. 

“There are visitors and residents who request our guide year after year, utilizing it as a tool to plan their vacations, to find new restaurants and shops and to point them to their next outdoor adventure,” said Karleen Lewis , Director of Marketing at Visit Boulder. “With this redesigned edition, we aim to give visitors a true taste of our town’s personality while amplifying local voices, encouraging responsible visitation and igniting their curiosity to delve deeper.”

Key highlights of the redesigned Boulder Official Visitors Guide include:

New foldout maps at the back that help visitors get the lay of the land, including Boulder’s major neighborhoods and districts, top attractions, transportation options, parking and hotels 

A visual representation of some of Pearl Street’s highlights 

Three new itineraries, including a 48-hour must-see itinerary

Annual festivals and events worth planning a trip around

What to pack and expect from the weather

Frequently Asked Questions and their answers (as well as Infrequently Asked Questions!)

Inspiring hikes with perspective-shifting features

Responsible travel tips for protecting Boulder’s natural resources and visiting safely

Map-focused guides for exploring the Boulder County Farm Trail, the Boulder Beer + Libations Trail and Scenic Drives from Boulder

Insider tips and recommendations from chefs, artists, students and many other locals. 

Digital experience: Seamlessly transition between print and digital with the interactive online version of the guide. Featuring links to additional resources and options to bookmark, share and save, the digital guide allows readers to plan directly from their devices. 

For more information or to request your latest free Boulder Official Visitors Guide, visit bouldercoloradousa.com/travel-info/request-a-visitors-guide or you can choose to view the digital version.

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