Boulder is a thriving city, with the University of Colorado, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Pearl Street Mall through the middle of downtown, a fascinating mix of individual shops, eclectic restaurants, street performers and performances, where everyone seems to spill into the street. Elegant hotels such as the Boulderado, dating from 1909, with Italian Renaissance architecture, make this place a wonderful place to stay. Boulder is surrounded by 43,000 acres of open space and mountain parks protected, filled with hiking trails and paths, which will take you to the foot of the Flatirons highlights.