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1 If you ve ever entered Boulder from the east on Hwy. 36, then perhaps you ve glimpsed it the sprawling Boulder Valley, the red rooftops of the University of Colorado, the red rock Flatirons and the dramatic Rocky Mountain peaks beyond. It s the ultimate preview of all the things your group can enjoy while visiting. If your attendees have an interest in the outdoors, your options are boundless. 150 miles of trails criss-cross beautiful Boulder, including the paved Boulder Creek Trail that conveniently cuts right through the heart of town. A stroll down famous Pearl Street Mall to enjoy the street performers and shopping is always a hit. Take in a concert at the historic Boulder Theater or etown Hall. Or opt for an only-in-boulder group tour: taste Boulder s foodie culture, sip cocktails behind the scenes at a distillery, savor our famous handcrafted beers, or try the totally original Banjo Billy s Bus Tour, where you ll ride around town in a hillbilly shack on wheels and listen to the guide give a great narration of Boulder trivia and history. Our team can help you choose the perfect activities based on your group interests. Contact us at or GroupSales@Bouldercvb.com for free assistance. 20 DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE Group Activities

2 Annual Events Boulder County Farmers Market Boulder International Film Festival Boulder International Fringe Festival Colorado Shakespeare Festival CU Athletics Attractions and Museums Banjo Billy's Bus Tours Boulder County Farmers Market Boulder Creek Path Boulder s Dinner Theatre Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse Boulder History Museum Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art 13th Street (next to Central Park) atyourservice@bcfm.org Broadway staff@biff1.com University of Colorado, 227 UCB cupresents@colorado.edu Athletic Ticket Office Campus Box (Mailing Address) 1315 Cascade Ave th Street (next to Central Park) atyourservice@bcfm.org Between Boulder Canyon and Stazio Ball Fields Arapahoe Avenue th Street Euclid Avenue info@boulderhistory.org th Street Offering fresh fruit, flowers, veggies and delicious edibles, the Farmers' Market provides a place for locals to sell their products in a friendly, fun environment. Twice a week, residents and visitors can fill their bags with goodies. Wednesdays 4 p.m. 8 p.m., May October, Saturdays 8 a.m. 2 p.m., April through November. The Boulder International Film Festival is held annually on President's Day Weekend in Boulder, Colorado, USA. BIFF is a non-profit, world-class film festival with an eclectic infusion of innovative storytellers, actors and audiences from all over the world. During four days of screenings, workshops, panels and parties, BIFF will present some of the best new films in international cinema, with the intention to inspire the dreamers in America's young filmmaker community to make their own courageous leap from vision to reality. The Boulder International Fringe Festival is an annual 12-day un-juried arts event packed with live theatre, dance, music, media art, cinema, circus art, visual art, spoken word, puppetry, workshops, special events and parties. The Boulder Fringe hosts artists, local and international that present a series of events and live performances in twelve days at venues throughout downtown Boulder. Boulder's Colorado Shakespeare Festival was founded in 1958 and is still going strong. Held every summer outdoors at the Mary Rippon Theater and indoors in the University Theatre on the University of Colorado campus, this festival is consistently among the most critically acclaimed of its kind in the nation. Come see a game while in Boulder at the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder. GO BUFFS!! Banjo Billy s gives 90 minute long history tours of Boulder from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Hear ghost tales, crime stories, and history as the bus rolls through the core of the city. You won t forget this bus tour! Offering fresh fruit, flowers, veggies and delicious edibles, the Farmers' Market provides a place for locals to sell their products in a friendly, fun environment. Twice a week, residents and visitors can fill their bags with goodies. Wednesdays 4 p.m. 8 p.m., May October, Saturdays 8 a.m. 2 p.m., April through November. Take a walk, bike or in-line skate through Boulder. The path is great for both recreation and people-watching. The west end of the path winds out of the city and up through Boulder Canyon for four miles. Boulder s Dinner Theatre brings the best of Broadway to Colorado. Dinner is included in the price of your ticket; appetizers, desserts, and drinks are additional charges. Handcrafted by over 40 Tajik artisans, the Teahouse is a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors, patterns and furnishings. The Teahouse features an eclectic, international menu and teas from all over the world. Traditional ethnic world cuisine Open Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Mon- Sun 8am-9pm Traditional Persian Teahouse with over 100 types of teas and a full bar. Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-4pm. The Museum exhibits artifacts from our collection of over 35,000 objects of historical significance donated by Boulder area families over the past sixty years. Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and educators; Free to museum members and children under 12; Free to all every Saturday. Closed on Mondays. Group Activities DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 21

3 Attractions and Museums Celestial Seasonings Tea Company Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark The Dairy Center for the Arts 4600 Sleepytime Drive Baseline Road th and Walnut Street Enigma Escape Rooms 1426 Pearl Street # etown Hall 1535 Spruce Street info@etown.com Fiske Planetarium Campus Box 408 University of Colorado fiske@colorado.edu Gateway Park Fun Center Historic Downtown Boulder & Pearl Street Mall Leanin' Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art National Center for Atmospheric Research University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 4800 N. 28th Street events@gatewaysfunpark.com (Office Address) 1942 Broadway, Suite Longbow Drive Table Mesa Dr Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway cumuseum@colorado.edu This 45 minute tour includes a walk through the Art Gallery, samplings at the Tea Sampling Bar, a walk through the Factory where 8 million tea bags are produced daily and an experience in the famous Mint Room (sure to clear your sinuses). Open 7 days a week. Free to the public. Non-profit organization providing lodging, concerts, cultural events, educational programs, recreation, historic preservation, and dining in a historic mountain setting. The Dairy for the Arts is a unique venue for performances, special events, gallery exhibitions, films, and lectures, and houses Boulder s premier ballet and music schools. The Dairy produces a variety of presentations and productions such as the popular Comedy Night. Check their website for an event schedule. Enigma Escape Rooms are live-action, interactive puzzles that take place inside a locked room. In 60 minutes you will be literally locked inside and challenged to escape. Find the hidden clues, uncover the secret mystery of the room, and unlock the door. The clues are all around you, so think hard and be quick. A one of a kind, live radio show. etown airs on 250 radio stations around the US and the globe and usually tapes, live, on Sunday evenings at the Boulder Theater. The University of Colorado's Fiske Planetarium fully surrounds audiences with a 65-foot diameter screen, dazzling visuals, and fantastic sound. The theater is similar to an IMAX experience, except that you are fully surrounded. The park boasts two world class 18 hole miniature golf courses, Colorado s longest go-kart track, batting cages, a human maze, kiddie go-karts, a newly renovated indoor arcade, and a 300-yard golf driving range, complete with complimentary clubs for use while you are visiting. Stroll along our popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics. Leanin Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art is a free museum exhibiting 250 paintings and 150 bronze sculptures by 100 artists. Open Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM and Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) sits nestled against Boulder, Colorado's famous Flatirons and the foothills to the Rocky Mountains. NCAR welcomes the public seven days a week to its Visitor Center offering exhibits, guided tours, interactive tablet tours, and mobile phone audio tours. Admission is free. The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History is an academic unit of the Graduate School at the University of Colorado at Boulder with a mission to contribute to knowledge of the natural world and the humanities through research, teaching, and public education. Admission is free 7 days a week, but the Museum appreciates donations. 22 DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE Group Activities

4 Shopping The Hill District Historic Downtown Boulder & Pearl Street Mall Twenty Ninth Street The Village Guided Tours Banjo Billy's Bus Tours Celestial Seasonings Tea Company Colorado Segway Tours 13th Street (Office Address) 1942 Broadway, Suite th Street Arapahoe Road (Mailing Address) 1315 Cascade Ave Sleepytime Drive Mapleton Ave My Handle Bar National Center for Atmospheric Research National Institute of Standards and Technology National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Open Space and Mountain Parks 1850 Table Mesa Dr Broadway Broadway S. Cherryvale Rd Located slightly off campus, The Hill District offers a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Stroll along our popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics. Twenty Ninth Street is an inviting collection of retail, entertainment and dining offerings in a beautiful open-air environment. This lifestyle district consists of three distinct yet synergistic neighborhoods that create one shopping destination as unique as the Boulder community itself. The Village is located in the heart of Boulder. It offers more than 90% locally owned businesses, including many of Boulder s mainstays. With over 40 shops, restaurants and services, you ll find what you need at the Village. Banjo Billy s gives 90 minute long history tours of Boulder from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Hear ghost tales, crime stories, and history as the bus rolls through the core of the cities. This 45 minute tour includes a walk through the Art Gallery, samplings at the Tea Sampling Bar, a walk through the Factory where 8 million tea bags are produced daily and an experience in the famous Mint Room (sure to clear your sinuses). Open 7 days a week. Free to the public. Breathe in the pristine air, marvel at snowcapped peaks and view raptors in flight while gliding effortlessly on your Segway. Whether you want to join a group tour or host a team building event Segwaying around Colorado will enhance your Rocky Mountain high. Tours take about 2 hours. MyHandleBar is a giant 16-passenger bar bike with several pedaling seats and is an awesome eco-friendly way to cruise around Boulder with friends or crawl from pub to pub. Tours are a minimum of two hours long. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) sits nestled against Boulder, Colorado's famous Flatirons and the foothills to the Rocky Mountains. NCAR welcomes the public seven days a week to its Visitor Center offering exhibits, guided tours, interactive tablet tours, and mobile phone audio tours. Admission is free. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal technology agency whose mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. Tours by reservation only. Take a tour to learn about weather. You ll hear the weather forecast before the TV weatherman does! And see a 6 sphere of the earth as if you were an astronaut. You can even virtually pilot an airplane through a hurricane. Tours are given on Tuesday s at 1:00 and reservations are required. Admission is free. Call and see what guided tours and hikes we are offering at this time. Group Activities DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 23

5 Brewery, Winery & Distillery Tours 303 Vodka th Street, Unit Avery Brewing Company 4910 Nautilus Ct Bookcliff Vineyards 1501 Lee Hill Drive, # Boulder Beer Company Fate Brewing Company 2880 Wilderness Place th Street FATE J Wells Brewery th Street., # New Planet Brewery Redstone Meadery 6560 Odell Pl. Unit D Pearl Street, Unit 2A info@redstonemeadery.com Roundhouse Spirits 5311 Western Avenue, Suite info@roundhousespirits.com Sanitas Brewing Co Frontier Ave. Unit A Settembre Cellars 1501 Lee Hill Drive, # Twisted Pine Brewing Company 3201 Walnut Street., Ste. A Upslope Brewing Company 1501 Lee Hill Road, # and South Flatiron Court What We Love the Winery 1501 Lee Hill Drive, # One of the very few distillers in the country of potato vodka. Their tasting room is open Wednesday Saturday. Tours are available by request where you can see the custom-built still made with all reclaimed materials. Free brewery tours are offered daily from the Avery Tap Room at 4PM on Monday through Friday and 2PM on Saturday and Sunday. No reservation is required - just show up at the Tap Room at least 10 minutes in advance. Tap room open 11:00AM to 11:00PM daily. Winery & Tasting Room Hours: Thursday thru Sunday 1PM to 6PM. We don t have a planned tour per se, but those with a curiosity will be able to see our fermentation tanks and aging barrels in the back of our tasting room. Pub is open Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, sat 12-10pm and closed on Sunday. Tours happen Monday-Friday at 2pm, Saturday at 2 and 4pm. Pub Fare and Microbrews. Boulder Beer is Colorado's first microbrewery, founded in Free Tours: Monday-Friday at 2:00pm and Saturdays at 2:00pm and 4:00pm Tours every Sunday at 4PM. FATE Brewing Company is Boulder s first brew-bistro and your new place to enjoy chef-inspired, gourmet creations with unique, handcrafted microbrews. J Wells Brewery is Boulder s smallest nano-brewery. You ll find it nestled on 49th Street behind Boulder Toyota. Grab a beer and soak in the view of the Boulder Flatirons. The brewery is garage based, tours are given upon request. Tours are given every Thursday at 4PM. New Planet s new tap room now offers progressive, great tasting gluten free and gluten reduced beers in 6 different rotating draft styles. Our nationally recognized, award winning beers are handcrafted and brewed right on premise. Visit Redstone Meadery for free tours, tastings and to-go orders of award winning mead! M-F: Tour 1:00pm and 3:00pm, Tasting Room 12:00pm - 6:30pm Sat: Tour 12:30pm, Tasting Room 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Free live music on Saturdays November - April. Tours and Tastes available: Tuesday-Friday at 4PM and on weekends at 3PM and 5PM. No appointment needed. Our Tap Room features a rotation of handcrafted beers and super heady tacos from our friends at McDevitt Taco Supply. The 3-season outdoor patio is ideal for playing bags or bocce ball with friends and enjoying mountain views. Open Tuesday Friday 3pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. Brewery Tours upon Request! Tasting room open Friday-Sunday 1-6PM. Twisted Pine Brewing Company produces only 100% natural, unpasteurized pure malt ales, batch brewed and handcrafted. Tours upon request. At each of our tap rooms, you ll discover a variety of supremely palatable, filtered ales and lagers, all bursting with flavor. Hand-crafted in small batches, our beer is nothing but pure goodness. Flatiron Park brewery tours begin at 5:00 PM seven days a week. Lee Hill brewery tours are on Friday and Saturday beginning at 4:00 PM. Tours are also available by appointment during the week. Tasting room open Thursday-Sunday 1-6PM, or by appointment. 24 DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE Group Activities

6 Outdoor Recreation Adventure Companies Apex Ex Awe-Struck Outdoors 714 6th Street Golden, Colorado Boulder and Nederland, Colorado Boulder Outdoor Center 2525 Arapahoe Ave, # E info@boc123.com Biking Apex Ex 714 6th Street Golden, Colorado Contact@ApexEx.com Front Range Ride Guides Ltd. PO Box Eldorado Springs Drive Eldorado Springs, Colorado info@frontrangerideguides.com Awe-Struck Outdoors Boulder Area Bicycle Adventures Boulder and Nederland, Colorado info@boulderareabicycleadventures.com Boulder Bike Tours info@boulderbiketours.com Fishing Front Range Anglers Rocky Mountain Anglers 2344 Pearl Street Arapahoe Ave info@rockymtanglers.com Boulder s multi-sport guide company, specializing in adventure trips for active travelers. Awe-Struck Outdoors gives you the Colorado connection, without the tourist trap. We take you on trails less traveled and accommodate all skill levels. We pair all of our outdoor trips with a culinary adventure. The Boulder Outdoor Center offers adventures, lessons, guided trips, and gear to make your trip to Boulder, CO memorable. Boulder s multi-sport guide company, specializing in adventure trips for active travelers. We create one-of-a-kind customized bike tours, tailored to your ability level and desires, that showcase the finest trail riding, scenery, and mountain culture that Colorado has to offer. Awe-Struck Outdoors gives you the Colorado connection, without the tourist trap. We take you on trails less traveled and accommodate all skill levels. We pair all of our outdoor trips with a culinary adventure. Our tours range in length from two leisurely hours, to half and full-day adventures in and around Boulder s foothills, prairies, and deep within the lively city itself. Boulder Bike Tours offers guided mountain biking & road biking tours showcasing the landscape, culture & history of the Boulder region. Experience the Rockies with a guided fly fishing trip! All trip prices include waders, rods, reels, and flies. Operating out of Boulder s premium fly shop, our fly-fishing guide service will leave you with an excellent mountain experience and plenty of lifetime lasting memories. Group Activities DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 25

7 Golf Flatirons Golf Course Hiking Apex Ex Awe-Struck Outdoors 5706 Arapahoe Road th Street Golden, Colorado Boulder and Nederland, Colorado Boulder Outdoor Center 2525 Arapahoe Ave, # E info@boc123.com Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks 66 South Cherryvale Road Hot Air Ballooning/Gliding Adventure Balloon Sports kohlerkj@gmail.com Boulder Outdoor Center 2525 Arapahoe Ave, # E info@boc123.com Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights Life Cycle Balloon Adventures Mile High Gliding 6375 Nautilus Drive PO Box Independence Road contact@milehighgliding.com Flatirons Golf Course features an 18-hole golf course, practice facility, instruction programs, club repair, pro shop and more. Boulder s multi-sport guide company, specializing in adventure trips for active travelers. Awe-Struck Outdoors gives you the Colorado connection, without the tourist trap. We take you on trails less traveled and accommodate all skill levels. We pair all of our outdoor trips with a culinary adventure. The Boulder Outdoor Center offers adventures, lessons, guided trips, and gear to make your trip to Boulder, CO memorable. For information on hiking trails in Boulder check out Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks website. Come experience the magic of flight and enjoy spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. The unique perspective achieved only from the gondola of a hot air balloon allows us to truly take in the scenery and wildlife of the area. The Boulder Outdoor Center offers adventures, lessons, guided trips, and gear to make your trip to Boulder, CO memorable. Enjoy Spectacular Views of the Majestic Rocky Mountains as you Float over Beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Imagine the ground gently moving away as you take in the unique panoramic view of the Colorado Mountains. Float with the gentle morning breezes and experience the first form of flight. Scenic glider rides from Boulder Municipal Airport (North side), given by FAA-certified commercial pilots, soaring near beautiful mountains in high performance sailplanes. 26 DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE Group Activities

8 River Rafting and Kayaking Acquired Tastes Rafting 2053 Yarmouth Avenue Boulder Outdoor Center 2525 Arapahoe Ave, # E info@boc123.com Colorado River Outfitters Association and Guides Whitewater Tubing Rock Climbing Apex Ex The Bob Culp Climbing School PO Box 1662 Buena Vista, Colorado Arapahoe Ave info@whitewatertubing.com th Street Golden, Colorado Contact@ApexEx.com 10 South 32nd Street bob@bobculp.com Jackson Hole Mountain Guides boulder@jhmg.com Skiing Eldora Mountain Resort 2861 Eldora Ski Road, #140 Nederland, Colorado info@eldora.com Acquired Tastes has provided safe, fun, exciting whitewater adventures on the Arkansas River under the same ownership since The Boulder Outdoor Center offers adventures, lessons, guided trips, and gear to make your trip to Boulder, CO memorable. CROA is a trade association representing approximately 50 licensed professional river rafting outfitters who specialize in providing outstanding outdoor adventures for families and individuals of all tastes and capabilities. Boulder's Premier Outdoor Adventure Hub and Team Building Center for When it's hot in Boulder, tubing is the thing to do, and Whitewater Tube Co. is the place to rent tubes. We have classic tire inner tubes for sale, and we rent vinyl tubes with handles as well as double tubes. Lifejackets and helmets are also available for rent. Boulder s multi-sport guide company, specializing in adventure trips for active travelers. The Bob Culp Climbing School, established in 1969, offers rock climbing lessons, ice climbing lessons, climbing classes, guided climbs, team building workshops, snowshoe hikes, and school climbing programs in the Boulder, Colorado area. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides offers classes and climbs in Eldorado Canyon State Park and the Flatirons above Boulder. Located just 21 miles west of Boulder, Eldora is Boulder s backyard ski area. Eldora offers beginner, intermediate and little-known expert terrain, creating a unique and refreshing change and an ideal getaway. Group Activities DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 27