Insiders' Guide® to Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park, 7th

by Roz Brown, Ann Alexander Leggett, and Linda Cornett

• ISBN13: 9780762728374
• ISBN10: 076272837X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide(R) series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.From the jagged edges of the Flatirons to the red tile roofs of the University of Colorado campus, Boulder is one of America's most scenic cities. Let this authoritative guide show you how to navigate Boulder's wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities and cultural events as well as the natural wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. Inside you'll find: - comprehensive listings of restaurants and lodging options- the inside scoop on renowned attractions such as Chautauqua Park and the National Center for Atmospheric Research- countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate - in town and in the mountains- sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much moreWhether you're planning a vacation, living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park will show you everything you need to know.

Author Biography

Roz Brown has been a journalist for more than 20 years in the Denver and Boulder areas, and has been an adjunct professor for CU's Journalism School. She lives in north Boulder.

Freelance writer Ann Alexander Leggett has written for Boulder County Business Report, Cycling USA, Out & About in Boulder and for the City of Boulder and Boulder Visitors Bureau. She lives in Louisville, Colorado.

Linda Cornett worked at a local Boulder newspaper on and of for more than 18 years. She lives in downtown Boulder.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. viii
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Overview	p. 3
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 15
History	p. 27
Restaurants	p. 45
Nightlife	p. 73
Accommodations	p. 83
Shopping	p. 96
Festivals and Annual Events	p. 129
Attractions	p. 145
Kidstuff	p. 159
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways	p. 171
The Arts	p. 211
Parks and Recreation Centers	p. 229
Sports	p. 237
Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities	p. 267
Real Estate and Relocation	p. 280
Retirement	p. 289
Child Care and Education	p. 298
Health Care and Wellness	p. 311
Media	p. 319
Worship	p. 324
Rocky Mountain National Park	p. 331
Estes Park	p. 345
Grand Lake	p. 380
Index	p. 390
About the Authors	p. 408
Directory of Maps
Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park	p. v
Greater Boulder	p. vi
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