Boulder is within driving distance to many popular ski areas, as Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, KeyStone, Copper Mountain, Winter Park & Aspen. âThe Hill Districtâ at the University of Colorado is a happening area where you can get a taste of the lively nightlife and sample Boulderâs locally-brewed beer. Just jump on âhopâ for an 8-minute bus ride. Boulder is very green with firm recycling programs. Drop by âThe Kitchenâ, an Eco-Friendly restaurant or choose one of several organic restaurants. Youâll find cars fueled with bio-diesel, wind powered shops and solar powered Wi-Fi 35 minutes from downtown Denver yet remote in the foothills, keeps Boulder from getting too crowded with tourists. Take in the stunning views from Chautauqua Park, located at the foot of Boulderâs mountains. The Colorado Chautauqua was named a National Historic Landmark & hosts film series, music festivals, art exhibits, nature hikes & concert performances. You may âhopâ on the local buses, and get to an area of your choice easily, as the buses run every few minutes. Boulder has 43,000 acres of open space ⊠find yourself on a simple âstrollâ around town. You can watch a play under the stars at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival right here in Boulder. Also enjoy a free outdoor music concert and visit the many galleries ⊠rated one of the best art towns in the country. All in all, highlighting just a few, Boulder tops the lists for its recreation, culture, health, business climate and overall âquality of lifeâ. Thereâs much much more.