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Capitol in the Loveland Building,
which forms the center of down­
town, dates from that period.
Golden’s past is visible at the
Golden History Center and at the
impeccably restored Astor House
Museum. Several rooms here
re­create the 1867–1908 era when
it served as a boarding house. The
Old Armory nearby is the largest
standing cobblestone building
west of the Mississippi River.
The 3­acre (1.2­ha) Clear Creek
History Park houses many historic
The attractive University of Colorado, Boulder structures such as an 1876 school­
house. The town is also home to
b Boulder District forms the center of Coors Brewery, which offers tours.
Boulder’s energetic nightlife and The gravesite and museum
* 105,120. ~ @ £ n 2440 Pearl
St, (303) 442­2911. ∑ boulder music scene. The I.M. Pei­designed of William “Buffalo Bill” Cody
coloradousa.com National Center for Atmospheric (see p574) overlooks the city on
Research is to the southeast. The Lookout Mountain and there is
An idyllic college town set at center also features weather and an observation deck offering
the foot of the Rockies, Boulder climate exhibits and is a start­off beautiful panoramic views.
is best known for its bohemian point for some lovely nature trails.
culture, liberal politics, and thriving West of Boulder, the jagged E Golden History Center
high­tech industry. The city was and forested crags of the Rockies 923 10th St. Tel (303) 278­3557. Open
founded in 1858 as a commercial provide a scenic backdrop to the 10am–4:30pm Wed–Mon. Closed
hub for the miners and farmers city below. The nearby Flatiron public hols. & ∑ goldenhistory.org
who settled nearby. After Range, Eldorado Canyon, and E Astor House Museum
Colorado gained statehood, Indian Peaks Wilderness Area 822 12th St. Tel (303) 278­3557.
the University of Colorado (CU) are popular with climbers, hikers, Open 10am–4:30pm Wed–Mon.
was established here, at an altitude and backpackers. Closed public hols. &
of 5,400 ft (1,646 m). Since then, ∑ goldenhistory.org
the attractive Victorian­era E National Center for E Clear Creek History Park
campus and its coinciding Atmospheric Research 11th St between Arapahoe &
vibrant culture have defined 1850 Table Mesa Dr. Tel (303) 497­ Cheyenne St. Tel (303) 278­3557.
Boulder, attracting intellectuals, 1174. Open 8am–5pm Mon–Fri, Open sunrise–sunset daily.
radicals, and individualists. 9am–4pm Sat & Sun. 7 8 ∑ goldenhistory.org
∑ scied.ucar.edu
Northwest of the campus, the E Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
pedestrian­only Pearl Street Mall, O Indian Peaks Wilderness Area 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd.
lined with lively restaurants, bars, 20 miles (32 km) W of Boulder, US Tel (303) 526­0744. Open May–Oct:
and shops, is the stage for many Forest Service. Tel (303) 444­6600. 9am–5pm daily; Nov–Apr: 9am–4pm
street performers. Nearby, the Hill Open 24 hours daily. & Tue–Sun. Closed Dec 25.
∑ buffalobill.org
n Golden
* 19,000. ~ @ n 1010
Washington Ave, (303) 279­3113, (800)
590­3113. ∑ visitgolden.com
Golden’s history as an early nexus
of trade and politics remains
visible today. Its origins date to
the early 1840s, when hunter
Rufus Sage, one of the first
Anglos to camp in this area,
spotted flakes of gold in the
waters of Clear Creek. His findings
led to an influx of Easterners in
the 1850s, and by the 1860s the
city emerged as a regional railroad
hub and was declared the capital
Cycling across Boulder Canyon, minutes of the newly formed Colorado Cobblestone exterior of the Old Armory,
from downtown Boulder Territory. The original Territorial near Astor House, Golden
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp592–3 and pp594–5

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