Best $6 you'll spend in Boulder. The Celestial Seasonings tour runs about 45 minutes, and your…read moreticket doubles as a free sample of tea to take home. Show up early and hit the sampling bar before the tour starts. They have a bunch of teas brewed and ready to drink, and you get to go back for more after the tour ends. I tried way too many before they called us over for the 9 minute intro video, which covers the company history, how their teas get made, and the safety rules for walking through an active production plant. The mint room is the highlight. FDA rules mean you cannot step inside anymore, but you stand at the entrance and the smell hits you instantly. Back away whenever you want. Full sensory experience without the headache. Staff were warm and genuinely into their jobs. They shared fun facts, answered every question, and made it feel personal instead of rehearsed. The gift shop is also a steal, with boxes around $3.75 and seasonal flavors stocked year-round. Go on a weekday if you want smaller groups. Bring a bag for the gift shop, because you will buy more tea than you planned.

Cost & Tour Length: The tour was only $6 per person for…read moreabout 45 minutes such a blessing for the price. Your ticket is actually a free tea sample you get to take home. I thought that was so cute and thoughtful. Atmosphere: The whole place felt cozy, peaceful, and inviting. Before the tour, I wandered through the displays and tried so many different tea flavors. I loved learning about how everything is made and seeing all the care that goes into it. And the mint room was absolutely my favorite part. The smell hits you instantly in the best, most refreshing way! Service: Every staff member was so kind, warm, and genuinely joyful. You can tell they love what they do. They shared fun facts, answered questions, and made the whole tour feel personal and welcoming. Gift Shop: The teas in the gift shop were really affordable some around $3.75. They sell seasonal flavors all year long A great spot to stock up on favorites! Overall Experience: OverallI left feeling so grateful and refreshed. I learned a lot, tasted so many delicious teas, and felt surrounded by kindness.

Wooden puzzles-- cut perfectly in amusing b shapes. I will never buy any other puzzles. My…read morespouse gave me a small round wooden puzzle last valentines Day and I am hooked. We have made several trips to their Boulder Store. Each time we emerge with another puzzle. They are the best-- and will replace a missing or defective piece without charge if it came that way. Otherwise a nominal charge of $3. The best!

I loved putting together the Twelve Days of Christmas. Such vibrant colors. I always think the…read morepuzzles will be easier than they actually are. Really enjoy the challenge.

Visiting NCAR is an extraordinary experience that should be seized by any visitor to or resident of…read morethe area. The complex was designed in 1961 by I. M. Pei, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and completed in 1967. Although this was his first major project, it received immediate recognition as a masterpiece of modern design and caused Pei's career to rocket. The buildings are inspired by ancient Pueblo ruins and fit seamlessly into their spectacular foothills setting, rather than trying to dominate the landscape. Meteorology first became criticality important during WWII, but basic research into our weather declined drastically after the war. The National Academy of Sciences approached Congress in 1956 to fund an institute for basic climate research. NCAR has been funded by the National Science Foundation since 1960 and is managed by a consortium of universities. One of NCAR's basic functions is to develop models of our climate and the facility has housed a series of state-of-the-art supercomputers for this purpose. Alas for computer nerds, since 2012 the latest generations of systems are now at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center in Cheyenne (there is a nice visitor center and tour if you visit there). NCAR encourages visits by the public and is open every day at no charge. The complex sits at the top of Table Mesa and takes up 28 acres of 565 acres of City of Boulder open space. Getting there is a little tricky. You take Table Mesa Drive through a residential development. The houses suddenly end and you're on NCAR Road which twists seamlessly into the landscape and leads past the main entrance to the huge parking lot. Be careful on the rather steep road as it is used by lots of bicyclists and runners. There's a path from the parking lot to the rear of the complex. A staircase leads to the plaza and public entrance. The setting is gorgeous and there are eight hiking trails of various lengths and levels of difficulty. The main public parts of NCAR are the lobby and adjacent two-level science hall which are packed with dozens of interesting and well-done exhibits, many interactive, that explain the functions of weather and scientific research about it. There's also a small theater, a research library, and Pei's original model of the project. The public is welcome to use the large cafeteria (follow the signs from the exhibit hall) which has great views and hosts a continuing series of art exhibits. I usually stop at NCAR whenever I visit Boulder and always enjoy my time there.

What a treat to find this. Very informative and interactive to learn about meteorology and fun for…read morethe kids. Plenty of parking and it seems most everyone uses it for trail access, but the center itself is worth the stop. Great views from here and it offered a nice break for us.

Our guide Kent was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a great mix of historical and…read moremodern information with great views and photo ops along the way. The whole tour was about an hour and forty-five minutes and was well worth the $20 ticket price. All in all I think the best thing we can say was that we grew to know and appreciate what Boulder has to offer.

My family (husband, 22-yr old daughter, 19-yr old son) and I were in Boulder for less than two full…read moredays and wanted to learn as much about the city as we could during our brief stay. We chose this tour based on the reviews and were so glad we did. Kent was awesome! He does a great job! He is very knowledgeable and shared great information about the city, landmarks, and history and such. Everything he shared was very interesting. He is very personable and easy to listen to. We are so glad we did this. One of our highlights of our 10-day trip through CO. Thanks Kent!

Joined the Rocky Mountains National Park full day tour, and had an incredible experience! Christine…read morewas our tour guide, and was very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. There were dozens of excellent photo opportunities, and we visited many of the parks most famous landmarks. We had the pleasure of seeing dozens of elk, mule deer, marmots, and even a pika! Sandwiches were provided for lunch, as well as plenty of water and snacks throughout the day. If you have a small group looking for a convenient way to see much of RMNP, I highly recommend Colorado Sightseer.

The day started at union station and for awhile did not know if the guide was going to show up…read more When time came, two guides popped out, split people into two group and led us to the van. PRO TIP: try avoiding the most back row if you have long legs or any stress with mobility. Because once you sit there, the seat is assigned and you will have to deal with being cramped in a tighter space. And you basically are always the last one to get off. This was one of the biggest cons. Moving on, the tour itself was great. We stopped by a cafe on the way to and back, for food and bathroom breaks, and pretty soon, the van took us to the Rocky Mountain with beautiful views and even saw many wildlife - the big horn sheep, elk, deer (i think), and, not to forget, smaller animals like birds, mouse, and chipmunks, but no moose spotted. Nonetheless, the breathtaking view of the Rockies is certainly worth the journey. The guide was very knowledgeable about trees and shared many stories about the places and tips for visiting Denver in general! She also took us to a few Native American owed stores that featured indigenous art that were very cool to see. One thing to note is that I think the Colorado Sightseer, the tour company, had listed at least two slightly different itineraries, and I might have been sent to the one I did not pick. I noticed because I intentionally picked the tour with visits to two visitor centers, vs the one I went on only took us to Beaver Meadows. Not a big deal bc I did get still get my stamp, and the tour used most of the day's time efficiently by visiting many attractions. But this might be something you want to make sure if the stops matter a lot to you. Nonetheless, with a group tour, it is understandable and expected for the itinerary to potentially change. For instance, the day I went, the tour guide actually too us to visit places in different order to avoid crowds. Another thing to really appreciate is that the tour provided some snacks, extra gloves/beanies, which were really a lifesaver in the cold mountains. I know I was not fully prepared for it and so glad I could borrower some!

We rented a 4-seater ATV from Backbone Adventures and had an incredible day out on the Switzerland…read moreTrail. It was 3 of us, including my 8-year-old son, and the conditions couldn't have been better--just a little snow, some mud, and plenty of opportunities for big splashes (which my son absolutely loved). We did a 5-hour rental, which felt like the perfect amount of time to explore without feeling rushed. The equipment was in great shape, and even the truck used to haul the ATV and trailer to the trailhead was well-maintained--everything felt professional and dialed in. The team really made the experience stand out. Everyone we interacted with was fantastic, and Andrew in particular was a superstar--he handled both checkout and check-in, made everything easy, and clearly cares about making sure customers have a great time. We'll definitely be back, especially to experience the trails in full snow. Highly recommend all around.

Had a great time riding the trails with our grandkids. The staff were great in helping us to…read moredecide which trail to take and very quick and easy to get started.

We did the tour of Boulder with Allen. Very last minute but they were able to fit us in. Excellent…read moreexperience to see quite a bit of the city, learn its history and see some amazing sights while enjoying ebikes! Allen did a fantastic job, make sure to ask for him as your guide.

Great place to rent some reliable and fun electric bicycles! The owner was very friendly and…read moreexplained everything to us thoroughly and made sure we were safe and ready-to-go. We were offered water to make sure we stayed hydrated on our tour. Our tour guide Tanner was very knowledgeable of the area and always was pointing out facts and features of the surrounding areas we toured. To top it off we were offered cookies when we came back as well !

I've traveled with natural habitats two times and both were fantastic. I can't see enough good…read morethings about how organized and friendly they are. They certainly know their stuff and know all about the animals and the surroundings

I've traveled with Nat Hab to Botswana and Alaska Bear Camp on two separate occassions. Each time,…read morethe trip exceeded my expectations. Both immersed me among fascinating wildlife. On each trip, we stayed at superlative places, from Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp to a variety of safari camps in Botswana. My guide on each trip was SO knowledgeable. They were also friendly, attentive, and super engaging.