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Since 1971, Historic Boulder has helped to save many important buildings, held hands-on renovation workshops, and assisted on special restoration projects. They initiated a landmark county regulation in 1992, which was approved by the Boulder County Commissioners, and put into effect. This regulation allows landmarking of sites in Boulder County and is the first such regulation in Colorado. Read more about historic Boulder, Boulder's rich history and historic Boulder neighborhoods and historic sites here.
Offering countless year-round recreational activities and long history of attracting the avid outdoor enthusiast, Boulder has consistently placed in the Top 5 of several publications’ “Best of” lists. According to the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau, Boulder has won "more accolades than any other city in America for its recreation, culture, health, business climate, and overall quality of life." Here's a recent list:
2008
- #6 in “Top 10 Best Eco-Friendly Restaurants” – The Kitchen - Bon Appetit, Feb 2008
- The West’s Greenest Restaurant – The Kitchen – Sunset magazine, March 2008
- Top 10 World’s “Greener Cities” – Urban Land Green magazine, Spring 2008
- #5 in “Top 25 Best Green Places to Live” – Country Home magazine, April 2008
- Top Pick for Food & Wine Vacations – Organic/Veggie – Orbitz, April 2008
- Top 25 Destinations in the
- Top 100 Destinations in the World – TripAdvisor, April 2008
- #3 in “Top 10 Cities for Masters Runners” – Masters Athlete magazine, May 2008
- The 10 Brainiest Places to Retire – US News and World Report, May 2008
- #8 in “Top 25
2007
- #8 in “Top 10 Cities for Artists” – BusinessWeek, February 2007
- #7 in “Top 25 Best Green Cities” – Country Home magazine, April 2007
- #5 in “Best Cities for Empty-nesters” – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, June 2007
- Top 10 Hottest New Restaurants – Bon Appetit magazine, June 2007
- #8 in “Top 25
- #3 in “Top 10 Rooftop Bars” – Sunset magazine, July 2007
- #6 in “Top 10 Farmers’ Markets” – EatingWell magazine, August 2007
- CVB & Tourist Office Award Winner – Top 13 Convention and Visitors Bureaus in the West - Successful Meetings magazine, August 2007
- Best Places to Retire – US News and World Report.com, August 2007
- #1 “
- #4 “11 Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities in the World” – Virgin Vacations.com, Nov. 2007
- Top 10 Best New Restaurants – 5280 magazine, December 2007
2006
- Top 10 Places to Retire – Bottom Line Retirement, January 2006
- Place You Dream of Living - Backpacker magazine, February 2006
- #3 in “
- Top 10 Greenest Cities – Homestore.com, April 2006
- Best Place to Retire for Outdoor Addicts - Fortune magazine, June 2006
- #10 in “Top 25
- #3 in “Top 10 Brainiest Small Cities” – Bizjournals.com, June 2006
- #1 in “20 Dream Towns” – Outside magazine, August 2006
- Top 12 Best Veg-Friendly Places to Live – VegNews, August 2006
- #4
- #9
- #1 Best City for Singles – Forbes.com, July 2006
- Top 20 Greenest Spots in the Country – Vegetarian Times, July/Aug 2006
- Top 10 Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots – Bon Appetit magazine, July 2006
Also according to the Bureau, there are at least 5 things you should when you're in Boulder: Shop, Eat, See Green, Bike/Hike along Boulder Creek and, of course, Be Inspired! Boulder is home to the National Center for Atmospheric Research or NOAA and the Naropa Institute, and has a population of over 102,500, including approximately 25,000 students at The University of Colorado (CU).
Shopping in Boulder will be exciting with Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall, an outdoor pedestrian mall in historic downtown Boulder, and the 29th Street Mall along U.S. Highway 36. Eating is also an adventure, with world-class restaurants that feature local, regional, and international cuisine. Seeing Green is really just a way of life in Boulder as residents religiously recycle, restaurants offer organic fare, and people embrace the green, open-space system that encircles the city.
The open-space program has resulted in a 1% city-imposed limit on housing growth in Boulder, an environmentally-friendly feature that also supports the Boulder real estate market. 
Biking and Hiking along Boulder’s miles of trails is a common sight here, and it’s hard to find a road in Boulder that isn’t biker-friendly. Boulder annually hosts the “Bolder Boulder”, one of the largest 10K’s in the country. Boulder Creek is a local landmark and also offers a tranquil reminder that you’re in paradise! With all that Boulder has to offer, being inspired is really not much of a challenge. The arts and cultural communities thrive in Boulder, in part because it is such an inspiring place to live, work, and play.
The Arapahoe Indian tribe and their Chief Niwot (which means “Left Hand”), as well as the Cheyenne were indigenous to the area, and other tribes such as the Comanche, Sioux, Kiowa, and Ute also visited this area. When you visit Boulder, you will see why so many Native Americans called this place home, and why the Boulder area remains so popular today.
The eventual arrival of two railroads and The University of Colorado in Boulder, were both important events that really marked the beginning of what came to be known as Boulder. The area has evolved into a fairly cosmopolitan city that prides itself as being a progressive, eco-friendly place to live. In addition to the growth limitations, the city has also implemented a Transportation Plan that is designed to prevent any increase in the number of cars on the roads. These kinds of programs and philosophies are not found in every city in America, but the Boulder-area residents are proud of the direction their city has taken and that pride has translated positively into the Boulder real estate market.
Please contact us with any questions you may have or to see any Boulder MLS listing. The following map will give you an idea of Boulder's location; it's interactive, move it around with your mouse or click "View Larger Map" under the bottom left-hand corner.
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