Head 10 Miles West from Boulder to the Gold Hill Inn

Head 10 Miles West from Boulder to the Gold Hill Inn

Gold Hill InnDoes the thought of eating another date night burger at The Mountain Sun or having yet another whiskey on The Bitter Bar’s patio make you yearn for a getaway?

Well, follow Barbara and Frank Finn’s lead and head West for the hills — The Gold Hill Inn, to be precise. Like them, you won’t be disappointed.

Follow the road and signs up Four Mile Canyon past gorgeous mountain retreats and charming bungalows, through vistas that give alternating views of Boulder’s twinkling lights and snow capped mountain peaks. The paved road turns to dirt as it leads up the mountain and back in time to the Wild West. And there, about 12-miles from progressive Boulder, are two log buildings built in 1827 and 1924 – Gold Hill Inn.

Barbara and Frank Finn, social workers from the East coast, purchased the buildings that were originally a tourist hotel and then a private vacation spot for women from the Chicago area who were teachers, nurses etc., in 1962 and started a mountain-gourmet restaurant.

“They were a little crazy,” said Brian Finn, son of Barbara and Frank and now co-owner of Gold Hill Inn. “They bought the two buildings and started a restaurant in the middle of nowhere back then, when there were no 4-wheel drive cars, no Subarus.”

But it was an instant hit. People from IBM and University of Colorado Bouldertook a liking to the authentic Colorado experience, said Finn.

Today Gold Hill Inn continues to be a popular destination as a restaurant that offers either a six-course or three-course dinner menu that changes nightly, awedding venue, the scene of murder mystery parties and a venue for national and local music.

Zak Keirn was one of the lucky ones who got into the sold out Gold Hill Inn to hear Bluegrass band the Railsplitters Friday night. Keirn is a fan of the Railsplitters, so when he found out they were playing at Gold Hill Inn he made the trek.

“I love this place – it’s really cool,” said Keirn.

Caroline Twitchell enjoyed herself at Gold Hill Inn Friday as well – though the venue was sold out when she arrived and had to check out the band through an open window.

“Luckily they were selling beer outside the kitchen window and we could hear the music from the large side yard,” said Twitchell. “Even though we weren’t able to experience it firsthand from inside, we had a great time and are anxious to return either for the live music or to try the restaurant later this summer.”

Twitchell and others will have plenty of opportunities to experience what Gold Hill Inn has to offer.

Memorial Day festivities at Gold Hill Inn include live music Sunday night featuring Cahalen Morrison & Eli West and a Monday Memorial Day BBQ featuring live music from The Yawpers, Shel, Strange Byrds, Nate & Tyler and at least weekly shows through June. If you are more of the gory type, murder mysteries are taking place June 29th -July 20th, Aug. 10th, 24th, Sept. 6th,13th, 27th and Oct. 11th,12th,19th,25th.  The restaurant is open nightly with the exception of Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information visit www.goldhillinn.com

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Boulder Neighborhood Guide – North Boulder

Boulder Neighborhood Guide – North Boulder

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Holiday Neighborhood North Boulder

While North Boulder is less than two miles away from downtown, it feels much further. Quiet residential streets give it a distinct neighborhood feeling, and yet a growing retail and restaurant scene make NoBo (as it’s called by those in the know) one of the best places in Boulder to be right now. There’s everything here from organic grocers to paved trails and parks-a-plenty.

 

  • History: North Boulder, as a neighborhood, dates back to the years following WWII. Large tracts of land were procured with the hopes of selling them to returning soldiers. The North Boulder development was originally part of Tyler Farm and with the establishment of the neighborhood, one of the city’s first shopping centers came into existence as well, North Broadway.
  • Housing: There has been an explosion of growth in NoBo in recent decades. One of the newest and most celebrated developments, the Holiday Neighborhood, features a community designed with sustainability and affordability in mind. With a high density of Affordable Housing units, Holiday gives families a walkable neighborhood, public parks and many different types of residential units. Also in North Boulder, a new home community called Springleaf is almost sold out. There are six townhomes and six single-family detached homes in the development, all stressinggreen design and many with views of the Flatirons.
  • Restaurants & Shopping: Some of the city’s best ethnic food can be found in the expansive restaurant scene of NoBo. From the authentic Salvadorian cuisine dished up at Pupusas to the always delicious Chinese at China Gourmet, there are options aplenty to be found in the north. And, unlike dining in other parts of town, when  in NoBo you don’t have to worry about parking or battling tourists for a table. That’s a good feeling. Thirsty? Both 4580 and Dagabi serve up excellent happy hours and Tangerine is getting a reputation for its brunch. North Boulder is also home to another independent grocer, Lucky’s Market, proving that you don’t have to shop at Whole Foods if you live here. And as any good road rider knows, the Amante in North Boulder is the spot to be seen in spandex. Many a cyclist will meet at this coffee shop to caffeinate before a ride or share a pastry afterwards. Keep your eyes open while there. You never know which famously shaved legs you might see.

Amantes, North Boulder

  • Family & Fitness: What isn’t there to do in NoBo? The North Boulder community rec center has an indoor pool, extensive gym facilities and a full-blown gymnastics program. North Boulder park offers cross-country skiers a place to get a few laps in during the winter while Foothills community park, nestled up against the foothills, provides hang-gliders with a place to land during the summer months. The Wonderland Lake trail is a 1.5 mile loop around the lake that provides a flat and easy hike. It’s great for families with a trail wide enough to accommodate strollers and a playground. You can connect this trail to others in the area for a longer trek and the grasses surrounding the lake are perfect for summer picnics.

Wonderland Lake Trailhead

  • Schools: Crest View Elementary, Centennial Middle, Boulder High
  • Quirks: The north end of town sought to incorporate as a separate and distinct community from the city of Boulder in the 1960′s. Even though the neighborhood eventually lost the case in the Colorado Supreme court, North Boulderites still consider themselves a special breed. Fortunately, NoBo is conveniently located on one of RTD’s main bus routes, the Skip line, meaning that downtown Boulder is just a quick bus ride away.
  • Major street boundaries: North of Iris, West of 28th

NoBo still feels like a Boulder secret. It’s part of the scene while still holding fast to the neighborhood feeling and individualistic roots that has always defined the area. With new restaurants and retail opening all over NoBo, this is one part of town that is just starting to take off.

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Boulder’s Dakota Ridge

Boulder’s Dakota Ridge

North Boulder’s Dakota Ridge’s strong sense of community, energy efficient homes, and nearby hiking make it a popular location for families.’

Boulder mountain living at its finest, Dakota Ridge is a community that offers a great deal of fun, excitement, relaxation, and exploration opportunities. It’s easy to say that a town has a little something for everyone but with Dakota Ridge, that statement has never been more true.

Dakota Ridge Neighborhood Overview

Located at the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, Dakota Ridge is close enough to the large city to offer plenty of cultural events and cuisine options, but it’s far enough away that you won’t feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle. Nestled in the foothills with access to hiking and biking trails, there is a strong sense of community within this subdivision.

With plenty of playgrounds, foot trails, and well-reviewed schools, Dakota Ridge is a great place to raise a family.

Dakota Ridge has a great variety of homes for sale and rent. You can find condos, apartment, townhouses, small family houses, and even million-dollar mansions in this neighborhood.

Compiled from last quarter’s statistics, the median sale price of a house in Dakota Ridge was $650,000, though there are certainly homes to be found in a lower price range.

The average listing price of a new house in Dakota Ridge is currently around $603,000, but that price has been dropping weekly. If this trend continues, you can look to buy a new home in Dakota Ridge for an excellent price over the next year or two.

Dakota Ridge is a community with something for everyone–and everyone’s budget–that offers plenty of opportunity for fun, calm, relaxation, and adventure.

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The Bolder Boulder is today!

The Bolder Boulder is an annual 10-kilometer road race in Boulder, Colorado. The most recent race featured over 54,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers, making it the largest race in the US in which all participants are timed and the fifth largest road race in the world. It has one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing.

The race culminates at the University of Colorado‘s Folsom Field with a Memorial Day Tribute with one of the largest Memorial Day gatherings in the United States. Organizers have dedicated three starting waves to current and former members of the U.S. armed forces.

At BolderBOULDER you get to choose a lot about your experience:  how fast you (and the people around you) run, which race merchandise you would like, how to register and where to pick up your race packet.

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Holiday Neighborhood Business Guide

Holiday Neighborhood Business Guide

Boulder Quest Center – Martial Arts :: Meditation :: Fitness
Cultivate personal power through self-defense, self-exploration, and boundary expansion. In our 900 year old martial art, you progress from Self-Protection through to the Path of the Protector. Young children (ages 4-6) begin in our Mighty Dragons program. Youth and Adults begin in the White-Yellow Earth curriculum. In our meditation program, you begin by mastering yourself and then your world. In fitness, you can experience someof the most unique classes in Boulder, including Cardio Sword, Cardio Kickbox, and TribalBelly Dance. Whatever program you choose, our classes are designed to help you Unleash Your Potential! Try a free class by calling (303) 440-3647 or emailing info@boulderquest.com.

Red Pine Studios – A Full Service Video Production Company
We have experience with feature film production, TV broadcast, corporate, commercial, documentary, event, and music video production. We will take your project from development to delivery. What sets us apart: an-site shooting area customizable for your interviews and local shoot set-ups, a dedicated audio room for your voice-over and sound design work, steadicam unit, and RED 4K Digital Cinema high-definition technology. RED allows us to shoot your projects in ultra high-definition video and deliver to any system. We also administer the planet’s largest nature and outdoors video production contest, The Under Water Over Land Challenge. See our website at www.redpinestudios.com or call us at (720) 329-5007.

Proto’s Pizza – LOVE AT FIRST BITE!
Amazing Pizza … Tasty Salads… Yummy Desserts…Artic Martinis… Delightful Wines…Cold Beer.. Come check out our great patio this Spring and Summer!! We are waiting for you! Visit our new website: protospizza.com and see about our monthly wine and beer tastings, menu info, our other stores, and all that is Proto’s Pizza!! Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. 720-565-1050

Bryan Bowen Architects, P.C.
Bryan Bowen Architects, P.C.  is a multidisciplinary design collaborative that explores how we may live more lightly upon our earth in beautiful and healthy environments. Current projects: LEED Platinum net_zero_energy community center in Westminster; eco-Habitat housing on 16th, LEED Gold offices for Namaste Solar Electric on north broadway; net_zero_energy homes in Placitas and Jemez Pueblo, NM; and other sustainable building projects like recently completed Silver Sage Cohousing, on 16th and Yellow Pine. Bryan and his family live in Wild Sage Cohousing. For more info: www.bryanbowenarchitects. or call 303-443-3629.

Tres Birds Workshop
We are a design and build firm that enjoys working on creative architectural projects for our clients. Our project types have included the following: custom residential, retail, mixed-use, public spaces, studios, installations, developments. We gravitate towards the beauty and use of reclaimed and raw material, re-purposed in a unique way. We are invested in all the details of blurring old and new. Inhabitants of our built forms resonate with the materiality. Our website: www.tresbirds.com

Generation Think Tank
A non-traditional Marketing & Advertising agency that focuses 90% of its time on helping companies target the 13-35 year old demographic, and 10% on uniques buzzworthy products or services. Three core services: Digital Branded Entertainment (Video Commercials, Website Creation, SEO), Buzz Marketing (non-traditional marketing and advertising), Event/Mobile Marketing (organize and implement strategies for tours or events). www.GenerationThinkTank.com – Jackson@GenerationThinkTank.com

Boulder Car Share
Be Part of the Solution – Take Up the Low-Car Diet! Lose 2,000 Pounds in a Day! Boulder CarShare encourages everyone to walk and bike more. By driving LESS, we can all save MORE. SHARE a car, help SPARE the air. Boulder CarShare offers flexible wheels for an urban lifestyle.  Choose from a fuel-efficient, compact hybrid car to a dual-fuel pick-up truck. Live a more active lifestyle and reduce your dependence on automobiles and foreign oil: E-mail info@carshare.org or call 303-271-3510.

Independent Power Systems (IPS)
We are an emerging leader in solar electric engineering, design, and installation. Locally owned, IPS has been installing residential, commercial, and remote solar electric systems for more than a decade.  To learn more about solar electric, as well as Federal, State, and Local rebates and incentives, or to tour the north Boulder solar neighborhood visit us at www.solarips.com, send an email to info@solairps.com, or call us at (303) 443-0115.

FirstBank of Boulder
Located at 4520 North Broadway Unit D is the North Boulder bank for you. As Colorado’s largest locally-owned bank, we have been providing full service banking for over 45 years. FirstBank has grown into a $9.2 billion organization that provides its customers with innovative banking products and outstanding customer service with local decisions. Please stop by and meet the branch managers, Sara Kerlee and Shaaron Westover-Goswick or go to www.efirstbank.com. We look forward to meeting you.

RESTAURANT 4580
4580 Broadway – 303.448.1500 – www.restaurant4580.com
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-on. Sunday Brunch 11-2. Happy Hour 5-6 at the bar or on the patio.
4580 opened in the spring of 2006, as a labor of love. With three young children and hectic lives, we were looking for a friendly, relaxing neighborhood place that had consistently great food and service. For these same reasons we strive to make Restaurant 4580 a comfortable place, a place you can come to be treated well and have a good meal at a good value. Popular menu items include: our signature bacon wrapped dates; greek mezzi plate; lamb dolma; house made pastas; roasted wild salmon; lobster risotto; lamb shank and much more. Spend time with your family and friends here; enjoy KIDS EAT FREE BEFORE 6:00, Date Night on Tuesdays, Gluten Free Selections, Happy Hour and our special Holiday BBQs on the patio.

Catnip and Bones Professional Pet Services.
Holiday Neighborhood Pet Care. Michele Grybeck, professional pet sitter. Responsible pet care with love and affection. Services includes daily dog walks, overnight care or daily visits when a client is traveling, hikes, dog park outings and pet taxi/chauffeur service for trips to the vet or grooming. Excellent references and I am bonded and insured. Please call or email for information on rates and availability at 303-819-5862 or michele.grybeck@gmail.com

Wonderland Hill Development Company
In business since 1974 specializes in community based sustainable development. WHDC has developed a strong identity in the national cohousing market and is the largest developer of cohousing in America. “Community is the Key to Sustainability” and the company works to provide its clients value in two ways: 1) by creating a “sense of place” 2) by building community to create social capital, a better lifestyle and a sense of purpose. Web address: www.whdc.com or call 303-449-3232

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Boulder Neighborhoods

Boulder Neighborhoods

Some Boulder Neighborhood Highlights:
Mapleton Hill – Arguably Boulder’s most prestigious neighborhood, close to open space and the Pearl Street Mall downtown.

Newlands – Arguably Boulder’s hottest neighborhood with new custom homes and North Boulder Park.

Dakota Ridge– New homes on the northwest side of Boulder, just steps from open space and NoBo.

University Hill– “The Hill” is home to the University of Colorado, the Sommer-Bausch Observatory and Fox Theater.


Table Mesa– Nestled in the foothills to the west, Table Mesa is home to the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s hilltop laboratory in the famous I.M. Pei building along with acres of nature trails.


Martin Acres- Boulder home shopping for the price-conscious is a little easier in Martin Acres. Buyers looking for nice 3 bedroom 2 bath homes and tri-levels will find them here at a median price in the mid $300s.


Four Mile Creek– A typical home in this family-friendly subdivision at the northeast edge of town usually offers over 3,000 square feet of newer construction, and is perfect for commuters who use the Foothills Freeway/Diagonal Highway.


Chautauqua Heights– Still popular with artisans, culture buffs and intellectuals, home buyers will find a charming mix of old and new homes flanked by Boulder’s world-famous flatirons.


Holiday– Urbanites, entrepreneurs and the community-minded find the Holiday neighborhood an ideal place to live, work, play, and learn in Boulder. With its seamless mix of neighborhood businesses, public parks and private front porches, it’s a neighborhood with all of its goodies well appointed and always within reach.


Boulder Heights– Mountain living just minutes from town, anyone? Boulder Heights is the place for those who want the best of both worlds. Here you’ll find mountain homes sitting on one or several acres of land at elevations ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 feet.

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7 Ways to Sip and Savor Boulder

7 Ways to Sip and Savor Boulder


Unique Experiences in Boulder’s Beer, Wine and Spirits Scenes

1. Mix Your Own Cocktail at Salt

Suspect you’ve got mad mixology skills? Anyone can give cocktail-concocting a try at Boulder’s Salt Bistro. Their Cocktail Element menu allows you to mix and match your preferred ingredients. Choose your base spirit, such as tequila or vodka; the herb, spice or fruit you’d like to add for flavor; and the style, such as fizz, ricky or collins. And voilà: your own signature drink.

2. Taste 303 Vodka’s 106-Year-Old Family Recipe

At Boulder Distillery, you’ll notice an old steamer trunk and a plaque explaining that it belonged to the grandfather of local distiller Steve Viezbicke. It arrived from Poland in 1907, and the family vodka recipe, which became the basis for Boulder Distillery’s lauded 303 Vodka, was found tucked inside. Hear the story, taste the samples and enjoy the decidedly laid-back atmosphere at this warehouse distillery.

3. Pedal Your Way to Boulder’s Breweries and Bars on MyHandleBar

Described as “a giant, 16-passenger bar bike with several pedaling seats,” MyHandleBar is similar in concept to renting a limo for a party – except that the limo, in this case, is an open-air, leg-powered, eco-friendly bike that knows all the best bars in town. Not traveling with 15 of your closest friends? MyHandleBar has been known to offer a pay-per-seat pub crawl on Wednesdays. Check the website for details.

4. Soak (and Sip) Up Knowledge at The Bitter Bar

There are lots of lounge-worthy seats at The Bitter Bar, but if you belly right up to the bar, you’ll have a chance to chat with the ultra-knowledgeable, passionate bar staff. Ask how many herbs are in green chartreuse (hint: it’s over 100), how they make their own bitters in-house (hence, the name), or how they choose and source their unique glassware (and why it matters).

5. Sample Civilization’s First Libation at Redstone Meadery

There’s pretty strong evidence that fermented honey was humankind’s first foray into buzz-inducing beverages. You get the feeling the folks atRedstone Meadery would be just fine if humanity had stopped right there. Take a half-hour tour, and sample some delicious varieties of meads (black raspberry!) that will go a long way to convincing you that mead is indeed the nectar of the gods.

 

6. Go Your Own Way at Boulder Creek Winery

More the DIY type than the group-tour kind of guy or gal? The self-guided tour at Boulder Creek Winery is for you. Enjoy a generous wine tasting and friendly conversation with the tasting room staff for just $5, and then check out the facility, wine barrels, a map of Colorado’s wine grapes and historical information about the winery on a self-guided tour.

7. Sip Exclusive Beers, Right from the Source, at Avery Brewing

When you visit Avery Brewing‘s taproom, you’re bound to feel a tad bit smug that you get to sample several scrumptious suds that can only be had right there, on site. Sure, the masses may have had Avery’s famous White Rascal or Ellie’s Brown Ale, but have they had the malty Wee Turtles Scottish ale or the passion fruit-infused Belgian-style Lilikoi Kepolo? Nope. Just you.

There’s Always More

Find more ways to enjoy Boulder’s libations by checking out the Boulder’s brewery, winery and distillery tour listings.

And Don’t Forget the Food…

Boulder was named America’s Foodiest City by Bon Appétit magazine. Read Boulder’s top chefs’ recommendations on how best to enjoy the wealth of food and drink, as well as fun things to do in Boulder.

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Boulder Restaurants

Boulder Restaurants

Boulder might be the top food destination in Colorado. Here’s why…

  • Bon Appetit magazine called Boulder America’s Foodiest Town in 2010.
  • The Wall Street Journal called Boulder the “Best small city for great meals” in November 2009.
  • Bon Appetit wrote “Boulder is officially bursting at it foodie-seams” in June 2007.
  • The Denver Post wrote “Boulder still has the best food per square mile in the state” on August 20, 2008.
  • Individual restaurants and bars in Boulder also continue to rack up the accolades, including three Food & Wine mentions – 50 Best Bars in America in 2011 and 2012, America’s Best New Bars in 2011, and the Top Sommeliers of 2012 – and Travel + Leisure’s Best Italian Restaurants in the U.S. for 2012.
  • There are 19 breweries in town and five wineries – including the best self-guided wine tour in the state.
  • Boulder is also home to master sommeliers, a cooking school, the state’s best farmers’ market and most importantly, people who love to eat.

Foodies know that food is a great way to experience a community’s distinct lifestyle. The suggestions in this guide give you a peek into living like a local in a way that is fresh and all about food. So, what are you waiting for? Visit Boulder and check out the chefs’ suggestions. If you like them, I hope you’ll stop in their restaurants to give them a full report. They’d like to hear from you!

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National Laboratories in Boulder

National Laboratories in Boulder

It’s not unusual on any given day to hear Boulder mentioned in national news coverage of groundbreaking scientific research. Punctuated by acronyms such as NCAR, NIST and NOAA, such stories reveal that Boulder’s three national laboratories — the National Center for Atmospheric ResearchNational Institute of Standards and Technology, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — have been busy making some of the world’s most important discoveries about Earth and beyond.

The presence of these prodigious institutions not only raises Boulder’s collective IQ, but it also provides visitors with a few unique and fun learning opportunities. NCAR, whose geometric, rust-colored buildings are nestled against the Flatirons, offers an exceptional visitor program that includes tours, hiking trails, a theater showing educational films, art galleries and hands-on climate and weather exhibits. See some of the world’s largest and most advanced computers, touch a simulated tornado and take in the gorgeous views of Boulder.

NOAA’s tours take place at 1pm each Tuesday and include stops at several working portions of the laboratory where you’ll be the first to learn the national weather forecast. A high point of the tour is the Science on a Sphere stop, which involves a very cool and very large animated globe.

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Spring time in Boulder Colorado

Spring time in Boulder Colorado

You’ll find an incredible variety of things to do in Boulder, Colorado. Looking to pamper yourself during a relaxing getaway? In search of an action-packed outdoor adventure? No matter your travel style, you’ll find the perfect activities in Boulder to make your dream vacation a reality.

Recently rated the #1 Sports Town in America by Outside Magazine, Boulder has plenty of outdoor activities to test the limits of your adventurous side. Nestled at the foot of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Boulder boasts hikingclimbing and bikingtrails that will satisfy your need for a casual day trip or a rigorous adventure.

Enjoy an incredible variety of fun things to do in downtown Boulder. Music festivals, art shows, and community events throughout the year make historic Boulder a fun and exciting place to be. Savor the energy of the city after dark with nightlife you won’t find anywhere else.

Come see why Boulder, Colorado is an amazing vacation destination that offers something for every traveler! Once you fall in love with Boulder, let’s find your new home here!

 

 

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