Visitor’s Guide

Click on the numbered areas to go directly to that section in the Visitor’s Guide below:

1. Must Know
2. Getting Around
3. Activities
4. Food/Drink
5. Entertainment/Shopping
6. Map of Campus & Conference Rooms

Must Know:

• Boulder vibe: Outdoorsy, craft/local, environment-focused, forward-thinking, artsy, hip.
• Weather: Boulder in the summer can get very hot and is always a low-humidity environment. Hats, sunscreen, and lots of water are highly recommended/required! Also, be aware of the afternoon thunderstorms.
• You are over a mile high at 5,328’ elevation. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself a little breathless.
• Check out Visit Boulder’s Welcome to Boulder YouTube Video!

Getting Around:

It is not at all necessary to have a car.  Transportation to/from Denver International Airport (DIA) and other Denver metro locations is readily available. Once in Boulder, bikes and walking are the way to go.

• Conference location: Glenn Miller Ballroom, located in the University Memorial Center (UMC) on the campus of the University of Colorado, Boulder. Address: 1669 Euclid Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302
• Map: Where am I? Not sure? The mountains are to the west. From CU campus/ballroom, Pearl Street (pedestrian mall, popular for dining/shopping/etc.) is to the north and runs E/W. Baseline Road is to the south of campus and runs E/W. That’s it!
• Downtown Boulder Visitor Map 

Transportation Options:

Bus

• Bus, both in and around Boulder as well as to other metro Denver locations:  RTD (Regional Transportation District)
  More Information on Boulder/Denver RTD
• More general Boulder bus navigation info (hop, skip, jump etc.)
  Navigating the Boulder Bus System
• Boulder/DIA Green shuttle ~$40: Green Ride Boulder’s Online Reservation System
• RTD Bus AB1 between DIA and Boulder ~$10.50: AB1 RTD Denver Bus Schedule

Bikes

• Bike rules in Boulder. There is a safe biking route to just about anywhere in and around Boulder. On foot is good too. Cars are the worst! Avoid them as much as possible. Boulder Bike Trails
• Need a bike? Check with your hotel, many have a fleet of bikes available for you to use.  If not, B-Cycle is the way to go: Boulder BCycle. Alternatively, many bike shops rent bikes.
• Best bike trail in Boulder: Head west on the Boulder Creek Bike path for beautiful scenery
  Boulder Canyon Trail – Boulder County

Walking

• Boulder is very pedestrian-friendly. There are multi-use trails everywhere as well as safe sidewalks.  Use crosswalks; for your own safety, do not walk in the road.
  Boulder Bike and Pedestrian Map

Rideshare Options

• Uber and Lyft Smartphone Apps