Boulder and North Central Colorado Feature

The local breweries: A vacation could be filled with sampling myriad ales, stouts, and lagers. In late June the state's small brewers congregrate in Fort Collins for the Colorado Brewers' Festival.

Hiking near Boulder and in the Indian Peaks Wilderness: On weekends year-round you'll find the trails packed. The views are spectacular, especially in midsummer when the wildflowers bloom.

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse: This traditional Central Asian teahouse was carved and painted by master artisans and given to Boulder by the city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Chautauqua Park: You can still attend a lecture, a silent film, or a classical concert here much like visitors did 100 years ago. Enjoy a picnic on the green or dine in the hall before the event.

The Arts: Theater buffs have enjoyed the Colorado Shakespeare Festival for 50 summers and the Grammy-Award winning Takács Quartet is beloved for its stunning performances.