Things To Do
Downtown Boulder, Pearl Street Mall
With outstanding shopping, lodging, restaurants, services and entertainment & events, not to mention the best people watching in the state, Downtown Boulder offers authentic experiences for everyone.
Chautauqua Park
Located in Boulder, minutes away from our wedding venue, Chautauqua Park is a great area to see full panoramic views of the famous flat iron mountains. The scenery here is unparalleled, we highly recommend taking a walk here! If you drive here, you can take a ride out to Lost Gulch Overlook, to see a full view of mountains, and the city of Boulder at 7,600 ft above sea level.
Boulder Falls
Boulder falls is a quick hike with big reward. This 100 yard trail is just 11 miles outside Boulder, Colorado. It leads you into a cliff lined notch in Boulder Canyon where the creek gushes out to form one of the best waterfalls near Denver. This is a great walk for everyone to enjoy. We recommend you stop here on your way to Nederland!
Downtown Nederland
Nederland is situated in the picturesque Front Range, and includes many points of access to the Continental Divide. We love spending our winter weekends here after snowboarding at Eldora. Downtown Nederland offers eateries shops and breweries for all to enjoy. 17 miles west of Boulder.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
27 miles from Boulder, Colorado is Golden Gate Canyon State Park. We love hiking here in the fall to see the beautiful foliage enhanced by the Aspens.
Golden, Colorado
Golden is where the west lives! The city is rich with culture, outdoor activities, scenic beauty, thriving businesses, and friendly people. It started out as a mining town back in the mid 19th-century, where early settlers joined in to mine for gold. While in Golden, we recommend you tour Coors Brewery and taste traditional brewing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the largest single-site brewery in the world. Reservations are required so book in advance! Golden is a great spot on your way out to Red Rocks! Located 18 miles from Boulder, CO.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
If you think of Red Rocks Park as just a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! All around you are 738 total acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. Located 28 miles from Boulder, Colorado.
Casino Parkway, Black Hawk
Feeling lucky? Immerse yourself in Black Hawk, Colorado by visiting historic casinos and newer ones alike. Located 35 miles from Boulder, Colorado.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
For more than 100 years, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has been at the heart of cultural experience in Denver. Explore the cosmos, uncover dazzling gems and minerals, see an IMAX film and a planetarium show, and get as close to a T-Rex as you dare. Located 29 miles from Boulder, Colorado.
Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station
Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.