Boulder Creek Path

#1 The Flatirons These jaw-dropping rock walls flanking Green Mountain have become the symbol of the city, with many Boulder businesses sporting their image as a logo. Flatirons One through Five are the ... Read more » Ed Freeman / Getty Images

#2 Chautauqua Park Perched on the southwest edge of the city, this tiny extension of Boulder Mountain Park offers some of the city's most photo-worthy vistas. Originally established in the late 1800s ... Read more » John Kieffer / Getty Images

#3 Pearl Street Mall Stretching from Eighth to 20th streets in downtown Boulder, this buzzing thoroughfare is a shopaholic's Yellow Brick Road. Here, you'll find familiar brand names like Urban Outfitters and ... Read more » Denise Chambers / Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau

#4 Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory No wonder everyone in Boulder seems so relaxed: The city is home to North America's largest producer of herbal tea, which packages and sends more than 8 million tea ... Read more » Courtesy Celestial Seasonings

#5 Breweries After you've conquered the Flatirons, what better reward than an ice-cold pint of local Boulder ale? Though Denver is often regarded as Colorado's reigning beer city, Boulder can ... Read more » Denise Chambers / Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau

#6 Eldorado Canyon State Park Cascading canyon walls, lush pine forests, winding trails ... Eldorado Canyon State Park has much to offer in the way of natural beauty. Its 885 acres provide opportunities to rock climb ... Read more » welcomia / Getty Images

#7 Boulder Creek Path Ask any Boulder resident for a hiking recommendation and they'll probably point you to the Boulder Creek Path. This 5½-mile-long trail – completely undisturbed by automobile traffic – traces Boulder Creek ... Read more » Sandra Leidholdt / Getty Images

#8 Flagstaff Mountain & Summit Nature Center If you're looking for a hike the whole family can enjoy, aim for the top of Flagstaff Mountain. Rising out of Boulder Mountain Park, Flagstaff Mountain sits about 5 ... Read more » James Hayes / Getty Images

#9 University of Colorado Boulder Even if you're not a prospective student, recent visitors recommend you pay a visit to the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus, located just minutes from downtown Boulder. When ... Read more » Casey Cass / University of Colorado

#10 Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art You don't have to be a hiker, a skier or a rock climber to experience Colorado's scenery. For a more laid-back glimpse at the mountainous landscape, head to ... Read more » Denise Chambers / Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau

#11 National Center for Atmospheric Research Most people consider a conversation about the weather to be a desperate attempt at small talk. But at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, sun, rain, wind and snow are ... Read more » Wally Gobetz / Flickr