Known for the Rocky Mountains and acres-long parkland, Boulder is an outdoor haven perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Whether you’re planning on hiking one of the many trails Boulder has to offer or you’re looking for a more relaxed experience such as shopping and visiting local stores, Boulder has an activity for you no matter what’s on your agenda.
You may know of the usual tourist attractions such as The Flatirons, the Pearl Street Mall, or other places that are popular in Boulder. But you probably don’t know that Boulder has a lot of underrated and unique attractions to offer as well.
If you want your trip to Boulder to be a little different than the mainstream, these are the cool places you should check out.
Boulder Teahouse
This beautifully built teahouse was actually a hand-crafted gift given to Boulder by the sister city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Boulder Teahouse is an ornate landmark that offers international cuisine, a sophisticated atmosphere. It is also situated in the heart of Downtown Boulder so you can easily pay a visit.
Media Archaeology Lab
Always wanted to get your hand dirty experimenting with retro technology? Well the Media Archaeology Lab/Museum in Boulder is the perfect place! It is a digital research lab that lets you experiment with vintage technology. Their motto is that “The past must be lived so that the present can be seen.” They use past technology to figure out what the future of media will look like.
Dougherty Museum
Phonographs, antique automobiles, organs, and antique farm equipment is what you can expect to find at Dougherty Museum. Built in memory of the collector of all things antique Ray. G, Dougherty was a rustic farmer in the Boulder County. His family helped expand the museum featuring his collections in 1977. The museum exhibits over 40 antique cars that are reminiscent of nascent auto industry experiments. The museum also has musical instruments and horse-drawn buggies among other things.
Carousel of Happiness
The Carousel of Happiness was, ironically enough, built during the war times. Back when the Vietnam War was in full swing, Scott Harrison – a native Boulderite, distracted himself with the soothing symphony of a music box. This also reminded him of a carousel back home. Upon his return from the war, Harrison hand crafted wood figures to populate his very own carousel. The ride is a true embodiment.
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