Local Transportation
- 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. $3 fare for a 3-hour pass.
- The public Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus and light rail systems serve all of the Denver Metro area, including between the airport and Boulder: https://www.rtd-denver.com/
- The RTD fares can be found here: https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/fares
Activities
- Boulder Creek Path: Pedestrian and bike path that follows Boulder Creek as it runs through town. Access from any street that crosses over the creek.
- Pearl Street Mall: Pedestrian downtown area with many bars and restaurants; frequent street performers.
- Chautauqua Park: Starting point for multiple trails, from easy (Bluebell Mesa) to medium (1st/2nd Flatiron) to steep (Royal Arch Trail). Views overlooking Boulder, access to the iconic Flatirons.
- Walking Tours: Learn about the history of Boulder and visit iconic spots.
- Escape Room: Solve puzzles with your collaborators from the conference! Groups of 4 get a private room.
Skiing, Snowshoeing, XC Skiing, Sledding
- Without a car:
- With a car – Drive time will vary with traffic, expect delays on Fridays and major delays on Saturday and Sunday:
- Eldora Ski Mountain (40m drive): Closest to Boulder with the least traffic delays, but smaller mountain than the rest. Great for beginners and XC/skate trails.
- Loveland Ski Area (1h25m drive)
- Winter Park Resort (1h45m drive)
- Breckenridge Ski Resort (1h45m drive)
- Copper Mountain (1h45m drive)
- And many more…
ATLAS institute tour (The ATLAS institute is close to University Memorial Center, if you are attending the tour please follow signage and student volunteer guidance to enter the building)
Queer in Robotics Meetup, March 12th, 7pm, see more details here!
HRI brewery gathering
- Tuesday night brewery gathering – see below for details!
Food, Bars, Breweries
- Sanitas Brewing Company (3550 Frontier Ave.): The “largest patio in Boulder”, serving a large tap list with tacos and coffee. 9 minutes by bike from Pearl Street Mall. ($)
- Twisted Pine Brewing Co. (3201 Walnut St.): Large beer selection and a full food menu, just a few minutes walk from the HOP Bus.
- 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. ($$)
- Avery Brewing Taproom and Restaurant (4910 Nautilus Ct.)
Other events around Boulder (Not affiliated with HRI)
Tuesday Night
- Trivia – 6PM at Upslope Brewing Company
- Trivia – 6:30PM at Rayback Collective
Wednesday Night
- Karaoke – 9PM at Press Play Bar
- Karaoke – 9PM at Outback Saloon
Thursday Night
- Trivia – 6:30PM at Wild Provisions Beer Project
- Robot Comedy night at Vision Quest Brewing