Boulder, Colorado, is the largest city in Boulder County, where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Just 30 miles northwest of Denver, the city is famous for the large Flatiron rock formations that overlook the town, which inspired the city's name.

Boulder was firt settled by miners drawn by hopes of gold. By the 1870s, Boulder had become a regional rail and trade center for mining and farming. The University of Colorado, Boulder, was founded in 1877, and became the economic mainstay of the community. Today, the city has a prosperous and progressive economy with numerous high-tech companies and research concerns.

The city has a reputation as a bastion of liberalism - with its sophisticated and artsy citizens active with social and environmental concerns. In fact, Boulder is well known for its commitment to preserving open space and limited population growth. In 1967, Boulder residents became the first in the nation to tax themselves to acquire and preserve a municipal open space buffer around the city.

Boulder attracts countless outdoor sports enthusiasts with its delightful climate, vast open spaces, and proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park. Cultural attractions include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art.

With everything to offer, Boulder is often the most attractive city in the country. However, real estate is limited, so you must act fast when it is available!