In which U.S. state is Boulder located?
C.Colorado
Boulder Trivia
Test your knowledge of the Colorado foothills city. Flatirons, CU Boulder, Pearl Street, and outdoor culture.
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What is the name of the iconic rock formations that rise above Boulder?
A.The Flatirons
Which university is located in Boulder?
C.University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder sits at the foothills of which mountain range?
C.Rocky Mountains
What is the name of the pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder?
D.Pearl Street Mall
Which major city is about 30 miles southeast of Boulder?
D.Denver
What historic park and auditorium sit at the base of the Flatirons?
A.Chautauqua
Which climate research center has a mesa laboratory overlooking Boulder?
A.NCAR
Which national park is about an hour northwest of Boulder?
B.Rocky Mountain National Park
Boulder is known for being a hub for what industry?
B.Outdoor recreation and tech
Boulder sits at roughly what elevation above sea level?
A.5,400 feet
Boulder was founded during which era?
D.Colorado Gold Rush (1850s–60s)
Which creek runs through Boulder and is popular for tubing and paths?
C.Boulder Creek
Which mountain west of Boulder is topped by a popular scenic overlook?
C.Flagstaff Mountain
CU Boulder's mascot is what?
C.Ralphie (buffalo)
What stadium is home to CU Boulder football?
B.Folsom Field
Which federal agency maintains major atmospheric science labs in Boulder?
D.NOAA
Boulder has an open space program that protects thousands of acres. What is it often called?
C.Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks
In what year did Boulder incorporate as a city?
C.1871
Which 14er is visible from Boulder on clear days?
D.Longs Peak
What is the name of the historic hotel on Pearl Street known for its rooftop?
C.Hotel Boulderado
Boulder was one of the first U.S. cities to adopt a tax for what?
D.Open space preservation
Which canyon connects Boulder to Nederland and the Peak to Peak Highway?
C.Boulder Canyon
What is the name of the large reservoir north of Boulder used for water supply and recreation?
A.Boulder Reservoir
What is the name of Boulder's famous Memorial Day 10K road race?
A.Bolder Boulder