Scenic drive option just south of town. Baseline Road turns into Flagstaff Road (Artist Point in your GPS may help). The winding road offers many trailheads and view points along the way. Artist Point is one particular vantage spot and may require a mini hike. Continue on to Gross Reservoir if you are in the mood for a picnic down by the water. The road is one way in and one way out so when you hit your halfway point, it is time to turn around.
Leaving Boulder, head west on 119 through the Canyon towards Nederland. Boulder Falls is a popular and quick pit stop along the way. Once there, enjoy the lake, views or stop in for some local fare. Approximately 30 minutes from Boulder. If inspired, continued north on 72 until going east at the 7 junction toward Lyons (about an hour). Enjoy the town on Lyons (where we are getting married) and/or head south on 36 back into Boulder.