pets are welcome (fee). there's also a gym. adjacent to a retail park, this informal hotel off highway 36 is 6 miles from the marshall mesa trailhead and 8 miles from pearl street, a quaint pedestrianized shopping hub in boulder. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a patio, as well as bbq grills. featuring colorful accent walls, the warmly furnished studios provide kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. suites add separate living rooms. some quarters offer sofabeds. breakfast and parking are complimentary. connecting rooms are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Denver International Airport 42 min
Standley Lake (17 min) Lake, park, reservoir, and bald eagle Bear Peak (39 min) A rocky climb & an easier meadow path lead to the summit of this high peak with panoramic views. Eldorado Canyon State Park (25 min) Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions. Flagstaff Mountain (24 min) 6,983 ft. Front Range peak with hiking trails & a summit road offering panoramas over Boulder. Boulder Reservoir (18 min) Peaceful manmade lake with a mountain backdrop, popular for kayaking, swimming & waterside hikes. Green Mountain (31 min) Mountain and hiking NCAR Mesa Laboratory (16 min) Architect I.M. Pei's pink-sandstone weather center & museum houses high-tech earth-science exhibits. Flatirons (16 min) Landmark mountain with 5 flat, slablike peaks rising above forest, accessible for hiking & climbing. Water World (21 min) Amusement park with acres of attractions, including dozens of water rides & pools; open summer only. North Table Mountain (27 min) Rocky mesa with steep trails for walking & mountain biking, plus sweeping city or peak views. Gross Reservoir (51 min) Built in 1954, this reservoir in a tranquil canyon offers picnic tables, seasonal camping & fishing. Butterfly Pavilion (12 min) This conservatory known for its 1500+ butterflies is home to invertebrates from both land & sea. |