Boulder Trivia
25 questionsTest your knowledge of the Colorado foothills city. Flatirons, CU Boulder, Pearl Street, and outdoor culture.
In which U.S. state is Boulder located?
The correct answer is A. Colorado
What is the name of the iconic rock formations that rise above Boulder?
The correct answer is C. The Flatirons
Which university is located in Boulder?
The correct answer is C. University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder sits at the foothills of which mountain range?
The correct answer is B. Rocky Mountains
What is the name of the pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder?
The correct answer is B. Pearl Street Mall
Which major city is about 30 miles southeast of Boulder?
The correct answer is C. Denver
In which Colorado county is Boulder located?
The correct answer is A. Boulder County
What is the nearest major airport code for Boulder (Denver's airport)?
The correct answer is D. DEN
Which national park is about an hour northwest of Boulder?
The correct answer is D. Rocky Mountain National Park
Boulder is known for being a hub for what industry?
The correct answer is D. Outdoor recreation and tech
What is the approximate elevation of Boulder (in feet)?
The correct answer is C. Around 5,400 feet
Boulder was founded during which era?
The correct answer is A. Colorado Gold Rush (1850s–60s)
Which creek runs through Boulder and is popular for tubing and paths?
The correct answer is A. Boulder Creek
What is the name of the scenic drive that climbs into the mountains west of Boulder?
The correct answer is A. Flagstaff Mountain / Boulder Canyon
CU Boulder's mascot is what?
The correct answer is C. Ralphie (buffalo)
Approximately what is the population of Boulder (city proper)?
The correct answer is A. Around 105,000
Which federal research lab is located in Boulder and focuses on Earth and space science?
The correct answer is D. NOAA / NIST (multiple labs)
Boulder has an open space program that protects thousands of acres. What is it often called?
The correct answer is B. Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks
In what year did Boulder incorporate as a city?
The correct answer is C. 1871
Which 14,000-foot peak is visible from Boulder on clear days?
The correct answer is B. Longs Peak (or other Front Range peaks)
What is the name of the historic hotel on Pearl Street known for its rooftop?
The correct answer is B. Hotel Boulderado
Boulder was one of the first U.S. cities to adopt a tax for what?
The correct answer is B. Open space preservation
Which canyon connects Boulder to Nederland and the Peak to Peak Highway?
The correct answer is B. Boulder Canyon
What is the name of the large reservoir north of Boulder used for water supply and recreation?
The correct answer is B. Boulder Reservoir
Which Boulder event draws runners for a famous race on the Bolder Boulder course?
The correct answer is A. Bolder Boulder
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