Visiting Boulder, CO

Boulder BCycle: Easy app-based bike rental for getting around town, with 41 different locations to grab a bike.
HOP Bus: Bidirectional loop connecting CU to the center of town. $3 fare for a 3-hour pass.
The public Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus and light rail systems serve all of the Denver Metro area, including between the airport and Boulder: https://www.rtd-denver.com/
The RTD fares can be found here: https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/fares

Boulder Creek Path: Pedestrian and bike path that follows Boulder Creek as it runs through town. Access from any street that crosses over the creek.
Pearl Street Mall: Pedestrian downtown area with many bars and restaurants; frequent street performers.
Chautauqua Park: Starting point for multiple trails, from easy (Bluebell Mesa) to medium (1st/2nd Flatiron) to steep (Royal Arch Trail). Views overlooking Boulder, access to the iconic Flatirons.
Walking Tours: Learn about the history of Boulder and visit iconic spots.
Escape Room: Solve puzzles with your collaborators from the conference! Groups of 4 get a private room.

Skiing, Snowshoeing, XC Skiing, Sledding

With a car – Drive time will vary with traffic, expect delays on Fridays and major delays on Saturday and Sunday:

Eldora Ski Mountain (40m drive): Closest to Boulder with the least traffic delays, but smaller mountain than the rest. Great for beginners and XC/skate trails.
Loveland Ski Area (1h25m drive)
Winter Park Resort (1h45m drive)
Breckenridge Ski Resort (1h45m drive)
Copper Mountain (1h45m drive)
And many more…

HRI Social Events

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery (1535 Pearl St.): Popular and laid back pub-style food, with house-brewed beers. ($)
SALT (1047 Pearl St.): Farm-to-table American style food from local ingredients. ($$)
Bohemian Biergarten (2017 13th St.): Czech-style beer and food. ($$)
Frasca Food and Wine (1738 Pearl St.): Italian fine dining, often considered the best restaurant in the Denver/Boulder area. ($$$$)
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th St.): Tea and light bites in an authentic tea house along Boulder Creek. ($$)
Dark Horse (2922 Baseline Rd.): Dive-y bar frequented by students. ($)
Upslope Brewing Company (1898 S. Flatiron Ct.): Popular local brewery with frequent food trucks. Just a 19 minute bike ride from Pearl Street Mall. ($)
Wild Provisions Beer Project (2209 Central Ave.): Experimental beer from Denver-based 4 Noses Brewing Company, just a block away from Upslope. ($$)
Sanitas Brewing Company (3550 Frontier Ave.): The “largest patio in Boulder”, serving a large tap list with tacos and coffee. 9 minutes by bike from Pearl Street Mall. ($)
Avery Brewing Taproom and Restaurant (4910 Nautilus Ct.)

Tuesday Night

Wednesday Night

Thursday Night