What kind of Buff will you be?

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1 Admitted Student Day Visitor Guide What kind of Buff will you be?

2 Admitted Student Day 2011 Directions to the Coors Events Center Congratulations on your admission to the University of Colorado Boulder. We are delighted that you are joining us for Admitted Student Day! Admitted Student Day provides an excellent opportunity for you and your family to explore all that CU-Boulder and the Boulder community have to offer. Please use this guide as your complete source of information for Admitted Student Day, including driving and parking directions, agenda and check-in information, where to stay, and what to do while you are in Boulder. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at See you soon! The Coors Events Center is located on Regent Drive, south of Police and Parking Services and the Regent Auto Park. Drive into Boulder on U.S. Route 36, exit onto Colorado Ave (turn west), make your first left onto Regent Drive. For stepby-step driving directions, visit TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS For information about public transportation throughout Denver, Boulder, and from the airport, visit For door-to-door service from the Denver airport to your Boulder destination, visit For rental car companies located at Denver International Airport, visit CONSTRUCTION Broadway is under construction, and we recommend avoiding it or finding alternative routes.

3 Parking Free parking will be available in the following lots. Parking attendants will direct you, but please arrive early and allow adequate time. If you park in an undesignated lot, you need to pay for parking or you will receive a ticket. The Regent Autopark and 436 Lots are located on the corner of Colorado Ave. and Regent Dr. It is a five to 10 minute walk to the Coors Events Center. Lot 430 is located off Regent Dr., east of the Center for Community and is a five minute walk to the Coors Events Center. Lot 308 is across from the Center for Community. It is a 10 minute walk to the Coors Events Center. Kittredge Loop Road Parking - Four parking areas are available off of Kittredge Loop Road. Approximate walking time to the Coors Events Center: less than five minutes from Lot 418, five to 10 minutes from Lot 414, 10 minutes from Lot 402, and 10 to 15 minutes from Lot 470. ADA Parking - Please contact Katherine.Malone@colorado.edu regarding accessibility accommodations. She can arrange for a shuttle to the Coors Events Center, provide parking directions, and offer suggestions for campus transportation. For a map of all visitor parking options, visit

4 Planning Your Day Admitted Student Day Agenda Dining at CU-Boulder Admitted Student Day is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of all that CU-Boulder has to offer. We have wonderful dining facilities and encourage you to join us for lunch. You have two options to dine on campus at Admitted Student Day. The first is CU-Boulder s new Center for Community (C4C), which has nine made-to-order stations, including Persian, Italian, and sushi. Purchase your C4C meal ticket at no later than March 28, and your meal card will be available for pick-up near check in at Coors Events Center. You may also dine in the University Memorial Center (UMC), CU-Boulder s student center. The UMC offers fresh soups, a loaded salad bar, Mexican food, and grill and will be offering Admitted Student Day specials for $5.99. Pay with cash or credit card after you make your selection, and tell your cashier GOBUFFS for an extra 10% discount. You can also find favorites like Subway, Wok & Roll, and Domino s Pizza at the UMC. Planning for Weather

5 Boulder Lodging Options Many Boulder hotels are offering special discounts for our admitted students and their families. Please use the codes below when you make your reservation. America s Best Value Inn and Suites Boulder th Street Boulder, CO % off Friday and Saturday Available for one king or two queen bed rooms Best Western Boulder Inn th Street Boulder, CO $82 Discounted Rate for rooms with one king bed Boulder Creek Quality Inn and Suites 2020 Arapahoe Avenue Discounted Rates: Two Queens or One King:$102 One Queen: $93.50 Bradley Boulder Inn th Street $205 Discounted Rate 2 night minimum required Call to make reservations Omni Interlocken Resort 500 Interlocken Boulevard Broomfield, CO $99 Discounted Rate Code: CUBUFF Boulder University Inn 1632 Broadway % off Friday and Saturday Boulder Mountain Lodge 91 Four Mile Canyon % off Friday and Saturday Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast 2151 Arapahoe Avenue % off Friday and Saturday Courtyard by Marriott 4710 Pearl East Circle Boulder, CO $10 off Friday and Saturday Millennium Harvest House th Street $104 Discounted Rate Reserve by March 3. Holiday Inn Express 4777 North Broadway Boulder, CO $105 Discounted Rate Code: CUA Residence Inn by Marriott 3030 Center Green Drive Boulder, CO $10 Off Friday and Saturday Days Hotel Boulder 5397 South Boulder Road Boulder, CO $59 Discounted Rate for one king or two queen bed rooms Code: CU Admitted Boulder Marriott 2660 Canyon Boulevard $159 Discounted Rate Renaissance Boulder Suites at Flatiron 500 Flatiron Boulevard Broomfield, CO $99 Discounted Rate Hotel Boulderado th Street Discounted Rates: One Queen: $124 Two Queens: $139 One King: $159 BID #8577

6 What to Do in Boulder Dining in Boulder Where should you eat when you re in Boulder? Go where the locals go! Here is a list of admission counselor favorites. For more Boulder dining options, visit Beau Jo s Pizza Colorado Style Pizza 2690 Baseline Road Illegal Pete s Fast, Fresh, Healthy 1320 College Avenue The Leaf Contemporary vegetarian th Street Frasca A neighborhood restaurant inspired by Friuli, Italy Pearl Street Jax Fish House An award winning seafood restaurant on Pearl St Mall. 928 Pearl Street The Med Italian, Spanish, French, Greek 1002 Walnut Street Half Fast Subs The best darn sandwiches & salads you ve tasted! th Street Khow Thai Voted Boulder s best Thai for the past 8 years Broadway Moe s Broadway Bagel A genuine mom & pop eatery dedicated to quality Arapahoe Rio Grande Bringing people together for the past 20 years Walnut Street The Sink On the Hill since the Boulder Burger Institution th Street th Street Mall A terrific open-air mall with more than 20 dining options. 28th Street & Canyon Blvd For more information to plan your visit to the University of Colorado Boulder, check out

7 Visiting Boulder There is so much to do in Boulder, and we hope you have time during your visit to enjoy the city. Below are a few of the many Boulder area attractions. Review the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau site for information about lodging, dining, recreation, and entertainment. For more information, visit University Parent Connection. Historic Downtown Boulder & Pearl Street Mall Stroll our popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, and boutiques The Hill District Restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are just a few of the establishments on The Hill. Twenty Ninth Street Mall An inviting collection of retail, entertainment, and dining in a beautiful open-air environment th Street Boulder Creek Path Walk, bike, or skate along this local scenic path, located parallel to Boulder Creek, between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard. Boulder Falls From Canyon Boulevard and 9th Street, follow Canyon west for 7.2 miles. The 70-foot falls are on the right. Chautauqua Park & Auditorium Located at the base of the majestic Flatirons, Chautauqua Park offers hiking, food, and entertainment. 900 Baseline Road Eldorado Canyon State Park Hiking trails for all abilities, fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views, and wildlife. Celestial Seasonings Tour The 45 minute tour includes a walk through the Art Gallery, sampling at the Tea Bar, and a factory tour Sleepytime Drive Boulder Attractions Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse More than 40 Tajikistan artisans created its hand-carved and painted ceiling, tables, and columns th Street Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art A venue for local and regional artists, as well as nationally and internationally recognized artists th Street CU-Boulder Special Events FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Stages: 50 Years of Theatre at CU CU-Boulder s Heritage Center highlights the theatre department s 50th anniversary. CU Buff Tennis v. Oklahoma State Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Oklahoma State! The match begins at 2:00 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 CU-Boulder Undergraduate Violin Recital Imig Music Building, Grusin Music Hall at 2:00 p.m. CU-Boulder Graduate Flute Recital Imig Music Building, Grusin Music Hall at 4:30 p.m. CU-Boulder Undergraduate Voice (Soprano) Recital Imig Music Building, Grusin Music Hall at 4:30 p.m. International Film Series: Copacabana Muenzinger Auditorium at 7:00 and 9:15 p.m.