Living In Boulder
We believe that the environment in which we work and study is important at a personal level. If you are studying hard, it helps to do it in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Boulder is widely rated as one of the best places to live. The City of Boulder has received numerous accolades from a wide variety of sources - here some of the more recent.
- "Smartest Cities in America" - (Boulder ranked #1), Forbes magazine, February 2008
- "Top 10 World's Greener Cities" - Urban Land Green magazine, Spring 2008
- "Top 25 Destinations in the U.S." - Trip Advisor, April 2008
- "America's Top 5 Cities for Cycling" - Bicycling magazine, June 2008
- "Top 25 Small Cities and Towns for Art" - (Boulder ranked #8), American Style magazine, June 2008
Relaxing in one of Boulders numerous parks or taking advantage of the outdoor recreation options will reduce stress and can be a key ingredient to balancing your studies. The Boulder Creek bike path offers miles of scenic tails for walking, running, and biking. Chautauqua Park and the nearby foothills provide many different trails for any level hiker or trail runner. The Flatirons are also very popular for rock climbing, and Eldorado Canyon, located just outside of Boulder, offers world-class rock climbing terrain as well as scenic hiking trails.
Resources
City of Boulder - Visitor Information
Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau
Boulder Chamber of Commerce