He would stop the bus in front of a building, start a story and then abruptly say that: "But if you…read moredo come for the full tour, You will learn the full story ." What? Please, dont start a story with a single intention of saying we can't know the ending until we come back for your tour. Thats just... no. Otherwise, a fun experience.

I've done this twice now. Loved each time, and always make my family do it with me when they get…read moreinto town. It's a great way to Show off boulder and get many laughs in. This is not your average borring tour experience. 10/10 would recommend. I've done during snow in December and August. Snow and sun. Do it!

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!

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!

Our day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park was great. Anne was a super guide, giving us loads of…read moreinformation about the area. Bonus was her recommendations for places to each in Denver. I wish we had a Lo Dough in the OC!

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!

Highly recommend - Book it! Friendly owner, knowledgeable staff, great new equipment. Safety…read morefocused. Complimentary water bottles for your bike saddle bags and fresh baked cookies when you return! You will have a safety talk before the ride then fitted for your helmet and e-bike. Bikes are in excellent condition with plenty of power for the many uphill inclines. Our 2.5 hour e-bike tour took us through much of Boulder countryside, downtown, CU, and along beautiful streams. The guide (Tanner) pointed out interesting places with history facts. We even stopped by the Mork-n-Mindy TV house :) There is option for a bathroom stop if needed on the route. You can pretty much use the power assist the whole time and not needing to physically pedal. We felt safe the whole experience and the e-bike tour is great for individual, families or groups. Fun times - book it, you won't regret!

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.

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.

Mike Murphy, the owner/proprietor gave us a tour of the Equinox, New Belgium, and Pateros Creek…read moreBrewing Company on a Saturday afternoon. I even won a prize beer pint after answering a trivia question correctly. Unfortunately, I forgot it on the bus when we were getting off the bus at the end of the tour. Fortunately, Murph was simply awesome and shipped the glass to me!

Our party went on the local history tour. It usually is on Saturdays and Sundays but we called…read morebefore coming to Fort Collins and he was willing to have a special tour on a Tuesday. The tour was fantastic. He went all over Oldtown, out by the reservoir, at which we stopped and had a break, and ended up going around the old part of Colorado State University campus. He had a lot of good stories and was very entertaining.