Boulder and Silverton offer diverse Colorado travel experiences

Boulder and Silverton offer diverse recreational and cultural experiences in Colorado. Boulder provides numerous free activities, including hiking the iconic Flatirons, taking self-guided mural tours, visiting the University of Colorado Boulder campus and art museum, and exploring the local farmers market.

For those seeking more remote high-country terrain, Silverton serves as a historic destination in the San Juan Mountains. Located at 9,318 feet, the former mining town is a National Historic Landmark. The journey to Silverton often includes driving the Million Dollar Highway on U.S. 550, which passes through the mountains near Ouray.