Click on the numbered areas to go directly to that section in the Visitor’s Guide below:
- Must Know
- Getting Around
- Activities
- Food/Drink
- Entertainment/Shopping
- 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
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