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Outdoor
Recreation
Boulder’s 30,000 acres of open space
and trails reveal flower-filled meadows
in the summer and snow-capped vistas in
the winter.
There are 200 miles of hiking and biking
trails with varying degrees of difficulty.
A drive up Flagstaff Mountain offers spectacular
views of Boulder, the Front Range and the
Continental Divide. Boulder was rated the
“#1 Sports Town in America”
and the “Best Place to be an Uberjock”
by Outside Magazine.
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Unique Attractions
A few of the many unique attractions
in Boulder include the Fiske Planetarium
to search for distant worlds, the Celestial
Tea company where you can take factory tours
of Celestial’s tea making process,
sample the newest flavors, and view their
original paintings and teapot collection,
and the Dushanbe Teahouse.
The teahouse offers an eclectic, international
menu and teas from all over the world.
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Unique
Shopping
The Pearl Street Mall has a great
selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques,
and sidewalk cafes. It hosts seasonal art
shows, craft fairs, musical presentations
and street performers. Flatiron Crossing is
a large shopping mall conveniently located
9 miles from Boulder. It includes Nordstrom,
Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, and Foley’s,
as well as several feature stores, theaters,
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Description of Boulder
Boulder, Colorado is located on the Eastern slope of
the Rocky Mountains and is named for the rocks of the
Flatirons. Boulder is located only 30 miles from Denver.
In May, 2001, Boulder was rated #4 in the Forbes-Milken
Institute’s list of best places to do business
or advance your career. It was also the small city runner-up
in Money magazine’s Best Places to Live 2000.
Local residents are actively involved in preserving
the area’s open space. Boulder was included in
Health Magazine as one of “America’s 10
Fittest Cities.”
Boulder offers kayaking, running, hiking, rock climbing,
skiing and snowboarding opportunities! There are also
35 miles of bike lanes, 48 miles of multi-use paths,
and 50 miles of bike routes, making biking a favorite
mode of travel in Boulder.
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Boulder's Population
Boulder, Colorado has a population of 94,673 residents
with a median age of 29 years of age. The University
of Colorado provides a resident base of students. 66%
of the residents over 25 have a bachelor’s degree
or higher. The median household income is $44,748, but
the median family income is $70,257. 53% are employed
in management, professional or related fields, while
37% are in sales, office, or service occupations.
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