Best Birthday Party Experience Ever -- for Kids and Adults…read more We hosted Stella's 4th birthday party at Bounce Empire, and it was hands down one of the coolest places we've ever had a party. What truly sets Bounce Empire apart is that it's not just for kids -- it actually considers the adults too. So many kids' birthday venues forget about the parents, but not here. There's a full bar, massage pods, a movie theater room with recliners to watch sports, chess tables, and a beautiful outdoor patio with mountain views. It felt more like a resort than a kids' party venue. And the bounce houses? Definitely not just for kids. All the adults had an absolute blast too. They even have DJs! We were there for an 11 a.m. party so we didn't get to experience the DJ that day, but I've been here before for a late-night adult girls' party and it's just as fun for adults as it is for kids. Now I have to talk about the event planner, Ariann -- because she truly made this experience unforgettable. As a mom of two, getting somewhere early to set up balloons, cups, decorations, food, cupcakes, candles... it's usually stressful and exhausting. This time? I didn't lift a single finger. Ariann handled everything. Setup, food, cupcakes, candles, décor, and even cleanup. I was able to just be present and actually enjoy my child's birthday party -- which honestly almost made me cry. That kind of care and support is priceless. We never felt rushed, the party flowed perfectly, and it was by far the most laid-back, fun, and stress-free birthday party we've ever had -- for our kid. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. Is it 100% worth it? Absolutely. I would recommend Bounce Empire to anyone looking for a birthday party that truly caters to everyone -- kids and adults. We will definitely be back.

Bounce Empire in Colorado blew me away from the moment we walked in. The energy, the music, the…read morefood, the entire atmosphere, it was all on another level. But what truly made our visit unforgettable was our host Gentry. Gentry was beyond incredible. She was kind, patient, and so attentive to every detail. She made us feel welcomed the entire time and went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does because her energy set the tone for the whole experience. I honestly could not have asked for a better host. The staff overall was wonderful, super friendly and always smiling. The music kept the vibe going all day, and the food was surprisingly delicious for a place focused on fun. Everything felt clean, well organized, and thoughtfully run. If you are in Colorado and want a place that delivers fun, great service, and unforgettable memories, Bounce Empire is it. We will definitely be coming back and asking for Gentry every time.

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.

My husband really wanted to go side by side riding while on vacation so we chose Backbone…read moreAdventures because it had excellent reviews. The customer service here is excellent. Everyone working here was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and provided excellent recommendations for what trail to choose. They suggested we log in to CoTrex so we had access to the off road trail, which was very helpful. They also had us scan a QR code with directions to the trail, which made the whole process very seamless. We got a side by side for 3 hours and went to Pole Hill. It was a lot of fun. The trails were great and it also had amazing views! We also saw a fox on the trail. You can tell that everyone working there loves the outdoors and that they all truly care about giving all their customers an amazing experience! Highly recommend this place!

The Boulder Collegians are a collegiate, amateur summer baseball organization who play their home…read moreschedule from late May through mid-July at Boulder's Scott Carpenter Park. More than one-half of their team are local college players who are trying to improve their skills in the competitive Rocky Mountain Baseball League against squads from the Denver-Fort Collins-Boulder region. It is an enjoyable experience, quality amateur baseball played in an intimate settling, inexpensive (seats range from $6 and less), and proximity that you cannot get anywhere else. Plus, they offer tasty ballpark food, with grilled hot dogs and burgers plus ballpark snacks like popcorn. I never leave hungry! They are very community oriented, and have various promotions in their schedule. And they sell a cool team hat also! It's a good place for some family fun, or, if you're a baseball connoisseur, it totally works! Parking is available in a lot just south of the complex, there's more available nearby, and offer exclusively bleacher seating. I appreciate the kind customer service and genuine care for their customers by GM Matt Jensen and his staff. The bulk are volunteers, and they seem to enjoy being around the ballpark. The Collegians originated in 1964, and their four National Titles include big league stars like Joe Carter, Jim DeShaies, Tony Gwynn, and Chicago Cubs' manager Joe Maddon.

Lots of great games, two beautiful & interesting mini-golf courses, fast and fun go-karts, batting…read morecages, locally-owned & super fun! Highly recommend Gateway Park over any similar chain.

OUTSTANDING Service. I have a special needs child that…read morewanted to try driving gokarts. We took him to the kiddie karts first. He was the only kid on the track and the track operator took an immense amount time patiently trying to show my son how to drive the kart. Ultimately we weren't successful but I've got to applaud the efforts made. We instead made our way to the main go kart track where I drove my son around in a two seat kart. He still had a blast.

During Covid times I've taken the opportunity to explore lots of the nearby open space that I've…read moresomehow missed over the past several years living here. Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Boulder, and a fun dirt road drive you'll find a small parking lot for Boulder Valley a Ranch trailhead. Bikers, walkers, & runners seek solace on the rolling dirt paths. It's a great spot to catch a peek at large birds of prey, prairie dogs, and wild cactus. There are also resident cattle that are alternated between many of the fenced in nearby open spaces. Point being if you pass through a gate be sure to close it securely behind you. A lovely spot to get some steps in without the crowds or incline you can find at many other spots in Boulder.

Great over all experience. Got a little history lesson along the way and good lunch at the end.read more

Rented from them last year, they did not have the equipment they sent me to someone else. It was…read morenot the same equipment. I had to pay at the other place after I already paid them. It's been almost a year and I'm still waiting for my refund.

So we just went to the 1940's Ball at the Boulder Airport June 15th after getting our hopes up for…read moreover a year after my fiancé's friend went and told him about it. He's a huge history buff so we went all out on buying a suit and accessories for him, a dress and accessories for me, plus the time and effort putting it all together. I don't know if this is how it is every year and I'm aware it was sold out, but for what we paid we felt pretty let down. First, I'm disabled and nobody knew where to tell us to park for ADA parking, we had to ask 5 people and make 2 circles before someone directed us somewhat correctly. And a guy in a hi-vis vest basically told us to park where we were at which wasn't super accessible but we made it work. I'm not wheelchair bound yet but it was a good walk from where we parked. There seemed like there was no planning for ADA parking. I couldn't imagine having to navigate that area in a wheelchair or even with a cane. Upon entry, we noticed the crowds and how tight it was trying to walk around there. You were bumping into people everywhere you turned. There were booths to sell things in a portion of the area and even that was crowded. And it didn't seem like there were very many of them. And you pretty much had to wait in line to get to the booth and actually go in or see their offerings. Every single thing from the atm, to drinks, to photos with planes or scenes, had a line of at least 50-75 people, or more in some instances, often times having multiple long lines for things like each side of the planes or alcoholic drinks. Or lines for drink tickets to go stand in another line for drinks. We opted out of drinking after seeing the process. Even if you bought drink tickets in advance, you'd have had a really long line. And then lines were running into other lines, and in the middle of the line about every 15 minutes they had to split the crowds to get their little trash carts around. We tried to walk around to things but everything was so full there was no room to enjoy it, couldn't even find room on the dance floor or anywhere near that stage. The other dance area in the hangar was packed full and you couldn't get in. We were able to find a spot to stand and hear a few Hawaiian songs, the group was really good. Afterwards we got a few pictures and decided maybe the lines would die down if we grabbed dinner. When we found the dining area the tables and chairs were basically squished together so badly that you couldn't get to the only available seating. I don't know who set this thing up but the tables were set up where there was maybe 2 ft of room between each of them, add some folding chairs on each side of this narrow isle and people and you're practically on top of one another. After standing around and looking for 15 minutes we finally found 2 spots, having to climb over 3 people to get there. It took about 10 minutes at the atm, another 30 for 2 lemonades, and another 30 for 2 burgers. By this time we were less than impressed but we were keeping our seats and waiting for the advertised flyover at 735ish. By 830 it still had never happened. We never even knew why it didn't happen, if there was an announcement, it was not audible. It was still on the website as a scheduled activity at 730. It was a big disappointment especially since it was one of the reasons why my fiancé wanted to go. It was getting dark and they started the "drive in movie" which was just short clips, like trailers, for everything Bob Hope had ever been in. No actual movie at least while we were there before we gave up and left. We got one single picture of us with one plane. That line only had like 10 people. We Didn't get to dance, didn't get to do any of the other activities, and I feel cheated after spending a total of almost $700 between the tickets, food, clothes, and accessories. I'm really glad I didn't spend money to get my hair or makeup done. It's like somebody thought "how many people can we cram in here for at least $100 each?" Like did vendors or certain activities bail out? Like is this how this event is? Looking around we weren't the only people who looked miserable. It wasn't a "Ball", it was like a crammed flea market with 20 booths a few classic cars and armed forces equipment and a few planes and long lines everywhere to see it more than in passing. It felt thrown together and seemed like we paid $200 to stand in line for dinner and to watch some movie trailers from the 1940s.

Such an incredible event. The entertainment is u paralleled. The vintage vendors are so amazing…read more The airplane static display... next level. Just a unique experience all around.