One of the most popular day trip excursions from Denver is to visit this pretty college town, located at the base of the Flatirons, a series of vivid red rock formations. The home of the University of Colorado, Boulder also offers excellent shopping and dining, especially along the Pearl Street Mall, a brick pedestrian area lined with outdoor cafes and shops. Allow one hour for most attractions. Boulder Falls is located 8 miles west of the town in Boulder Canyon. The largest herbal tea manufacturer in the U.S. produces over a billion tea bags a year and offers free tours and tastings.
Free museum has one of the nation's largest private collections of contemporary Western art.
Only 3 minutes from Celestial Seasonings. Free self-guide tours and exhibits explore the wonder of the earth's atmosphere. One of the best areas for street performers in the nation. It takes about one hour and twenty minutes to drive on a combination of four-lane highways and mountain roads. Rocky Mountain National Park is Colorado's most popular attraction with over 3 million visitors a year.