Fun and free museum at CU Boulder. Quite a few different exhibits but the fossils were the coolest…read more There is construction in the area but the museum is still accessible.

Was looking for a place for the kids on a rainy day; the Museum of Natural History was a good…read morechoice. It is relatively small, but has some interesting exhibits in the 4 wings for all ages. There are some interactive displays, that some children will enjoy. The docent at the front desk was helpful. What challenged me was parking. There is none nearby. I guess this is true for most Universities. The GPS took me to the museum and with 2 toddlers in tow, I parked in one of the 6 non marked, empty spaces. Just to be sure I asked if I needed a visitor permit for my car, when I was told those spots were not for visitors. I needed to look for parking elsewhere. I found there was parking available approximately 1/4 mile away and across Broadway. That is an extremely busy street. There are no pedestrian crosswalks near the museum. So fairly good museum -- difficult logistics made worse on cool rainy days.

Wow! What a neat place! The Fiske Planetarium is located within the CU Boulder campus in the…read morebeautiful city of Boulder. Parking is located right outside the planetarium and costs a dollar per hour. Very reasonable. If you check out their showtimes online, you will see right away that there is a show for everyone. Ranging from music light shows featuring music of Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, etc; to just exploring space; to full on movies, there really isn't a show that you won't find appealing. I have personally been there 3 times: once for a Deftones show (amazing!), a space show (amazing!), and a Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon/The Wizard of Oz show (amazing!). Each show was so different but all of them were great. I would highly recommend buying tickets ahead of time. Even though most shows do not sell out, there are some that are very popular and do. The tickets are $12 for adults.

We went to see Qualia here last night. The sound bath before the show was incredible. So many…read moredifferent instruments were used beautifully! The actual movie was horrible. It was like a middle schooler made it. No flow whatsoever. Choppy and just really, really bad. It's unfortunate because we will probably never go back.

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.

I knew before I arrived, it was going to be on the smaller end. Not in a bad way. It was the…read moreperfect size for toddlers and kiddos. My toddler had fun running around to the different areas and rooms. His favorite was the car jeep he was able to ride on. It was clean and I liked they had a baby area too we didn't make it outside since it was a hot day. But overall, we had a good time playing and it wore out my toddler. That's always the goal of us getting out!

Visited this children's museum recently while exploring some cities north of us. Kids had a great…read moretime. Lots of different things to keep them busy including a big pirate ship, pulley chairs, art room, etc. I loved how they had some older telephones, switch boards, etc. so kids could actually experience some of these items not commonly used or seen today. It was fun to let them explore those and play with them. As a bilingual family, we appreciated how everything was presented in English/Spanish. I did feel like some of the displays were a little run down. Likewise the prices were steep, especially for adults. I really think since adult presence is required, it really shouldn't cost more than $3 per adult. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Place seemed stuck in the Covid era which I wasn't a fan of. Time to move on! This isn't the museum's fault but the day we went the kids there were a bit out of control and rude. That dampened our experience a little bit. They had a little area where families could sit and eat snacks. That was nice for taking a break, especially if you stay for a while. It was a fun one time excursion but I wouldn't return. We have a lot of fun places much closer to us that cost a lot less!

LB GAVE USXEXCELLENT SERVICE! Speakeasy was really cool, we will be back! we had a really good…read moretime... mini golf was fun.

We had to change our original outdoor plans due to weather. We showed up on Monday with 18 of us…read moreranging in age from 18 months to 60's. The staff was Awesome!! From the gentleman at the front desk to the great waitress , they made it so fun for everyone! Thanks so much ..we will be back

We've belonged to a very friendly private health club in Boulder for many years, and were (naively)…read moreshocked at the consistently surly greeting we received at the Meadows, a relatively expensive, private pool/tennis club in SE Boulder. Lots of snottiness (an attitude that hasn't quite matured to full-blown arrogance) around the grounds. For the price, the limited amenities offered, and the silly attitudes, our money and our recommendation (not!) will go elsewhere.

Not sure what Homer's review is referring to? The Meadows Club is a mellow family swim and tennis…read moreclub. The overall attitude is great, from the staff and especially the members. We've been involved with the club for many years, and it is a great spot in Boulder. The pool is super nice and well maintained and the 20 or so tennis courts (including 2 clay courts and 3 indoor courts) are fantastic and well maintained. My only small complaint is that the restrooms/changing areas should be upgraded, and there should be a snack bar. But overall, a great swim and tennis club in Boulder.

School of Mines plays host to an excellent rock, mineral and earth science collection! Parking is…read morepaid but close by. You can find the location easily on Google. The museum opens with a small gift shop. They had a nice assortment but I would've liked more with the Mines name and logo! The best part is it's free, and massive. They have a ton of minerals on display, from local to far away. Any Colorado rockhounder will appreciate the Boulder and Table Mtn collections as well as the San Juan minerals. I loved the display cabinets and lighting. There are two floors as well, and the bottom level has a really cool display mine for kids! They have some fossils as well, great to see. Awesome alternative to bustling Denver and the $15 Museum of Nature and Science. Glad we have this in our community!

This free museum is located at the school of mines. It encompasses two floors, and features various…read morecollections of rocks, minerals, and fossils. The museum is also home to one of the moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission, as well as the Miss Colorado crown. It's a family friendly place to visit! Free parking on the weekends.

Even though I have driven past this museum for over a decade, today is the first time I've visited!…read moreIt has been on my wish list to visit for a long time. I thought the Dougherty Museum just housed antique automobiles and farm equipment. However, it also has collections of vintage organs, pianos, victrolas, clothing and furniture. It is family owned and operated, and this is the family's extensive collection. All of the automobiles are labeled. The label includes the name, year, original purchase price, where the item was purchased and if possible information about its connection to the local area. It's so well organized! You can sit on a vintage fire truck and ring the bell! Free water bottles are offered. They have a clean restroom, but I didn't see a lock. There are people there who are very happy to give you information about the collection. It is a cash only establishment. The current entry fee is $10. When you sign their guest book it gives you free return entry for the rest of the summer. They are only open on Saturdays and only open during the summer. There is free parking.

This was a really great place! It only costs $5 to get in but there are hours worth of amazing…read morehistorical relics. Cars, rifles, tractors, pianos, and some of the most comfy chairs ever. LOL. The staff are very knowledgeable and are ready and willing to share their passion and experience with everyone young or old. And they let you (cautiously) experience first hand some of the musical instruments and cars!! We really enjoyed the museum and the awesome customer service. This place is a gem of Longmont!!