Boulder is built around the great outdoors, and so is the St. Julien. The town's main hike and bike path takes you right from our front step up into beautiful Boulder Canyon. The tilting majesty of the Flatirons is just a short hike or bike away. Trails abound in the foothills for two feet or two wheels, and our concierge would be happy to recommend one that's perfect for you.

In addition, golfing, fly fishing, river rafting, rock climbing, kayaking and Rocky Mountain National Park are less than an hour's drive away. If you do it outside, you can do it in or around Boulder. And the St. Julien makes for quite a nice base camp.

Plus enjoy the numerous activities and fun-filled attractions right outside the hotel:

Pearl Street Mall
www.downtownboulder.com

Stroll along the popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafés.  Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics. Bongo the Balloon Man makes animal creations out of his colorful supply of balloons, while the Zip Code Man guesses a passerby's hometown or just by simply hearing a zip code. Or watch the unnaturally flexible contortionist fold his body into a small box.

Lake Valley Golf Club
www.lakevalley.com

Championship Golf is available at the Lake Valley Golf Club. A private golf club located nearby offers outstanding views and exceptional service for individuals or groups. The course was designed by Press Maxwell and is a 6,855 yard links-style course nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills. The course is challenging enough to test the most avid golfer and yet, from the regular tees, can be enjoyed by the novice golfer as well. Arrangements may be coordinated through the hotel concierge or your group sales contact.
TEL:(303)444-2114

Boulder Creek Path

Take a walk, bike or in-line skate along this local, scenic path. Running parallel to Boulder Creek between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard, the path is great for both recreation and people-watching. The west end of the path winds out of the city and up through Boulder Canyon for four miles.

City of Boulder Open Space
www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace/

Looking for a hike with a view of the back range? Boulder’s open space trails will reveal flower-filled meadows in the summer and snow-capped vistas in the winter. Local favorites include the Bobolink Trail and the Marshall Mesa Trail. For the cyclist, there are many trails with varying levels of difficulty. All trails are well marked for hikers and cyclists alike.
TEL:(303)441-3440

A short distance up Boulder Canyon from Canyon Boulevard, and fed by mountain snow melt from North Boulder Creek, this 70 foot high waterfall pours into Middle Boulder Creek is a true spectacle. Just minutes west of Boulder, the shaded canyon provides a nice haven from the heat during the height of summer. From the intersection of Canyon Boulevard and Ninth Street follow Canyon west for 7.2 miles. The falls are on the right. The site is heavily marked, and there is plenty of parking on the left.

Want to take a quick swim? Boulder Reservoir is the choice of Boulderites and visitors alike for boating, swimming, sunbathing and enjoying a picnic. Call for admission and to reserve your boat and equipment rentals ahead of time. Boulder Reservoir also reserves picnic areas for groups of all sizes at several sites on the south shore of the Reservoir. Areas may be reserved from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily throughout the summer.
TEL:(303)441-3461

Chatauqua Park
www.chautauqua.com

Located just west of the Chautauqua Park Ranger Cottage, Chautauqua Meadow affords spectacular views of the "Flatirons" rock formations for which Boulder is famous, as well as views of the Boulder Valley. Hikers may wish to take the Chautauqua Trail across Chautauqua Meadow, or take Bluebell Mesa Trail, which leads southwest across Chautauqua Meadow from Bluebell Road, traversing up Bluebell Mesa to an excellent vista of the meadow and the city below. A summer concert series runs from June through September and features high quality, diverse and vibrant musical, theatrical and dance performances.
TEL:(303)442-3282

Acquired Tastes Rafting
www.atraft.com
Quality half-, one-, two-, and three-day adventures on the Arkansas River.
TEL:(800)888-8582
Bike Rentals
Bicycle Village - 303-440-8525
Cutting Edge Sports - 303-413-0228
Full Cycle - 303-440-7771 (April thru Sept.)
University Bikes - 303-444-4196
Boulder Bikesmith - 303-443-1132
Boulder Creek
Kayakers can sharpen their paddling skills at the 20-slalom gate course on
Boulder Creek at the west end of Arapahoe Avenue. The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department also offers white-water and river-kayak instruction. Call for more information.
TEL:(303)441-3413

Boulder Rock Club
www.boulderrock.com

With over 10,000 square feet of terrain, a new bouldering cave and more than 75 lead and top-rope routes, Boulder Rock Club offers indoor and outdoor training and instruction. Guided rock climbing excursions to some of Boulder's world-class rock climbing hot spots are also offered.
TEL:(303)447-2804

Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights 
www.fairwindsinc.com

Enjoy spectacular views of the majestic Rocky Mountains while floating over Beautiful Boulder. Daily flights are offered year round with incredible scenery including mountain ranges, plains and wildlife as far as the eye can see! Private parties as well as large groups are welcome. Promotional and instructional flights are also available.
TEL:(303)939-9323

Front Range Anglers
www.frontrangeanglers.com

Front Range Anglers is an excellent source for fly-fishing gear and equipment, as well as guided fly fishing in Boulder.  Find a wide variety of products like reels rods, tackle and much more, at affordable prices. Check our their clinics for the fishermen of all levels.
TEL:(303)494-1375

Mile High Gliding Inc.   
www.milehighgliding.com

Mile High Gliders offers scenic glider rides from Boulder Municipal Airport, given by FAA-certified commercial pilots, soaring near beautiful mountains in high performance sailplanes. Aerobatics, lessons and rentals are available daily all year. Additional excursions include biplane, balloon, skydiving and Warbird Air Adventures.
TEL:(303)527-1122

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