Welcome to Boulder, Colorado!

Named one of America's Top 25 Towns to Live Well by Forbes.com, and named the number one place to live in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Boulder is a city full of active people living in one of the state’s most beautiful landscapes. From retirees to college students, everyone loves this Colorado city.

The community of Boulder offers something for everyone, from arts and culture to outdoor adventures to culinary delights. It offers exciting nightlife, interesting annual events and celebrations, a diverse population thanks to the presence of CU-Boulder, and is conveniently located within a short drive of Denver International Airport.

Boulder is located at the- base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,430 feet. This beautiful city is the county seat and the most populous city of Boulder County with about 100,000 residents. It features more than 23 colleges and professional schools, more than 1300 restaurants, 26 libraries, 67 public golf courses, seven museums and six movie theatres.

Home of the main campus of the University of Colorado, the state's largest university, Boulder is considered one of the most liberal cities in Colorado.

Boulder was incorporated as Boulder City in 1873, and the university opened its doors in 1877. Today Boulder is popular with outdoor enthusiasts as it is surrounded by more than 36,000 acres of recreational open space, conservation easements, and nature preserves. It is a top destination for rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking among other outdoor sports.

Exciting activities abound in the Boulder area. The city is home of the Boulder International Film Festival, Boulder Creek Festival, Colorado Chautauqua, which offers lectures, music and cinema, and the Bolder Boulder 10K race, plus hundreds of events at the University of Colorado each year.

Find anything and everything you need to know about Boulder here. From events and activities to jobs, businesses, relocation information, local parks, music and farmers’ markets, Boulder.com has it all.

Boulder, Colorado, located where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, is home to the University of Colorado. The city is noted for outdoor sports, especially hiking trails and rock-climbing. Boulder frequently acquires top-rankings in health, well-being, education, art and quality of life. It has been awarded top honors as the "Most Educated City in the World" by Forbes magazine as well as one of the top 100 places to live. Look for your new home at Boulder house for sale.