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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 303-492-6301. 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 www.colorado.edu/visit/directions. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS For information about public transportation throughout Denver, Boulder, and from the airport, visit www.rtd-denver.com. For door-to-door service from the Denver airport to your Boulder destination, visit www.supershuttle.com. For rental car companies located at Denver International Airport, visit www.flydenver.com/rentalcars. CONSTRUCTION Broadway is under construction, and we recommend avoiding it or finding alternative routes.

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 www.colorado.edu/parking/maps.

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 http://cucs.colorado.edu/confreg/admittedstudentday2011 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

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 970 28th Street Boulder, CO 80303 303-443-7800 www.americasbestvalueinn.com 25% off Friday and Saturday Available for one king or two queen bed rooms Best Western Boulder Inn 770 28th Street Boulder, CO 80303 800-233-8469 www.boulderinn.com $82 Discounted Rate for rooms with one king bed Boulder Creek Quality Inn and Suites 2020 Arapahoe Avenue 303-449-7550 www.qualityinnboulder.com Discounted Rates: Two Queens or One King:$102 One Queen: $93.50 Bradley Boulder Inn 2040 16th Street 303-545-5200 www.thebradleyboulder.com $205 Discounted Rate 2 night minimum required Call to make reservations Omni Interlocken Resort 500 Interlocken Boulevard Broomfield, CO 80021 303-438-6600 www.omnihotels.com $99 Discounted Rate Code: CUBUFF Boulder University Inn 1632 Broadway 303-417-1700 www.boulderuniversityinn.com 15% off Friday and Saturday Boulder Mountain Lodge 91 Four Mile Canyon 303-444-0882 www.bouldermountainlodge.com 25% off Friday and Saturday Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast 2151 Arapahoe Avenue 303-442-3007 www.briarrosebb.com 10% off Friday and Saturday Courtyard by Marriott 4710 Pearl East Circle Boulder, CO 80301 303-440-4700 $10 off Friday and Saturday Millennium Harvest House 1345 28th Street 303-443-3850 www.millenniumhotels.com $104 Discounted Rate Reserve by March 3. Holiday Inn Express 4777 North Broadway Boulder, CO 80304 303-442-6600 www.hiexpress.com $105 Discounted Rate Code: CUA Residence Inn by Marriott 3030 Center Green Drive Boulder, CO 80301 303-449-5545 $10 Off Friday and Saturday Days Hotel Boulder 5397 South Boulder Road Boulder, CO 80303 303-499-4422 www.dayshotelboulder.com $59 Discounted Rate for one king or two queen bed rooms Code: CU Admitted Boulder Marriott 2660 Canyon Boulevard 303-440-8877 $159 Discounted Rate Renaissance Boulder Suites at Flatiron 500 Flatiron Boulevard Broomfield, CO 80021 303-464-8400 $99 Discounted Rate Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th Street 303-442-4344 www.boulderado.com Discounted Rates: One Queen: $124 Two Queens: $139 One King: $159 BID #8577

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 www.bouldercoloradousa.com/restaurants. Beau Jo s Pizza Colorado Style Pizza 2690 Baseline Road 303-554-5312 Illegal Pete s Fast, Fresh, Healthy 1320 College Avenue 303-444-3055 The Leaf Contemporary vegetarian 2010 16th Street 303-442-1485 Frasca A neighborhood restaurant inspired by Friuli, Italy. 1738 Pearl Street 303-442-6966 Jax Fish House An award winning seafood restaurant on Pearl St Mall. 928 Pearl Street 303-444-1811 The Med Italian, Spanish, French, Greek 1002 Walnut Street 303-444-5335 Half Fast Subs The best darn sandwiches & salads you ve tasted! 1215 13th Street 303-449-0404 Khow Thai Voted Boulder s best Thai for the past 8 years. 1600 Broadway 303-447-0273 Moe s Broadway Bagel A genuine mom & pop eatery dedicated to quality. 3075 Arapahoe 303-442-4427 Rio Grande Bringing people together for the past 20 years. 1101 Walnut Street 303-444-3690 The Sink On the Hill since 1923 - the Boulder Burger Institution. 1165 13th Street 303-444-7465 29th 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 www.colorado.edu/visit/planning.

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. www.bouldercoloradousa.com For more information, visit University Parent Connection. www.universityparent.com/colorado/guide Historic Downtown Boulder & Pearl Street Mall Stroll our popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, and boutiques. 303-449-3774 www.boulderdowntown.com The Hill District Restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are just a few of the establishments on The Hill. www.thehillboulder.com Twenty Ninth Street Mall An inviting collection of retail, entertainment, and dining in a beautiful open-air environment. 1710 29th Street 303-444-0722 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 303-442-3282 www.chautauqua.com Eldorado Canyon State Park Hiking trails for all abilities, fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views, and wildlife. www.stateparks.com/eldorado_canyon.html Celestial Seasonings Tour The 45 minute tour includes a walk through the Art Gallery, sampling at the Tea Bar, and a factory tour. 4600 Sleepytime Drive 303-581-1202 www.celestialseasonings.com Boulder Attractions Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse More than 40 Tajikistan artisans created its hand-carved and painted ceiling, tables, and columns. 1770 13th Street 303-442-4993 www.boulderteahouse.com Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art A venue for local and regional artists, as well as nationally and internationally recognized artists. 1750 13th Street 303-443-2122 www.bmoca.org 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. www.cuheritage.org CU Buff Tennis v. Oklahoma State Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Oklahoma State! The match begins at 2:00 p.m. www.cubuffs.com 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. www.internationalfilmseries.com