An International Hydrologic Analysis and Forecasting Course
Conducted by UCAR/COMET with the support of NOAA/NWS
Activities

Shopping/Dining/Entertainment Areas (see map below):

Pearl Street - Down Town Boulder - Pearl Street is a walking mall. There are many shops and restaurants. Typically there are street performers to see and lots of people to look at.

• www.boulderdowntown.com/

29th Street Mall - The 29 th Street Mall is an outdoor walking mall with shops and restaurants.

• www.twentyninthstreet.com

Grocery stores(see map below):

Safeway
2798 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO 80302

Sunflower Market (near McGuckin Hardware Store)
2525 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO 80302

Hiking:

There are many hiking trails around Boulder! See the Boulder County open space web site: http://www.ci.boulder.co.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2794&Itemid=1036

Here are a few recommended places to hike:

Chautauqua Park/Open Space -
Location: Grant and Baseline Streets, Boulder

This is a great place! Good place to take pictures and relax in the outdoors. There is a park with picnic tables as well as trails to hike on.

The Ranger Cottage (information building) is generally staffed all week between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Here you will find park maps, brochures and information. 

Getting there: from Downtown Boulder take the “Hop to Chautauqua” bus to Chautauqua Park/Open Space. Cost is $1.75 each way.

Cottonwood trail -
Location: Go to the south east corner of the COMET Classroom parking lot. You will see a large sidewalk, this is the trail, walk east (away from the mountains).

This is a nice trail to walk on during lunch time! There is a nice view of the mountains and you walk along a tiny river. The distance is approximately 2km, however you can turn around when ever you want.

Getting there: Go to the south east corner of the COMET Classroom parking lot. You will see a large sidewalk, this is the trail, walk east (away from the mountains).

Bikes - "Blue Bikes" :

UCAR/COMET has bikes that you can use. Ask at the front desk (just outside of the COMET classroom) if any bikes are available to check out. There are two types of bikes:

• #1 - Bikes that can be checked out during working hours 7:30-6:30, these must be returned by the end of the day
• #2 - Bikes that can be check out for long term use. These can be check out for up to 3 weeks at a time.

If a bike is available you will have complete a form and the bike is yours to use for the specified time. Locks and helmets are available.

Link to Bus schedules: http://www.rtd-denver.com/

If you are interested in any other activities or have question about getting around town please ask Michelle!

Last Updated June 2008

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