• Bring layers - Mornings and evenings can be chilly while daytime temperatures can feel quite warm.
  • Arrive early - Boulder is at least 45 minutes from Denver’s airport, depending on traffic.  Denver can have very congested traffic during rush hour (about 6am – 9am and 3pm to 6pm).  
  • Stay hydrated - Low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, so you need twice as much water here as you’re used to.
  • Monitor alcohol - Alcoholic drinks pack more of a wallop than at sea level.
  • Watch your physical activity - The effects of exercise are more intense here.
  • Pack for sun - With less water vapor in the air at this altitude there’s 25% less protection from the sun.  Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and lotions.
  • Enjoy yourself  ​- Don't let anything you hear about the more than mile‐high altitude scare you. The air is just thinner and dryer. In fact, many people with respiratory problems move to Colorado for the benefits of the dry air.  Just follow these simple tips and you will very likely not even notice the difference.

Travel Information

If flying, you'll be flying into the Denver International Airport (DIA).

DIA is located approximately 45 miles east of Boulder.  



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September 12 - 15, 2024

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites

2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, Colorado

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder invites you to escape from reality, in a city that welcomes the bold and adventurous.

Our one-of-a-kind hotel in Boulder, CO greets guests with an elegant design and floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing a picturesque mountain backdrop unlike any other. With our upscale furnishings, a vast array of thoughtful amenities and a deep-rooted local culture, you can anticipate a guest experience that’s equal parts style and service.
The signature amenities you know and love will be available to you every day: free made-to-order breakfast, a complimentary Evening Reception*, and spacious two-room suites. Those aren't the only picture-perfect memories you'll bring home from your stay.

Perhaps your story will be of adventures in Chautauqua Park and along Boulder Creek. Maybe your version of adventure involves sampling locally sourced fare and craft beer. Either way, our passionate local area guides will be here to help you discover what it means to live, work, and play in the city of Boulder.
Stop by Alchemy Face Bar, located inside our sister property, the Hilton Garden Inn, for ‘all things face’, including makeup, skin, lashes, and brows. Enjoy skin treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels. It's the ultimate way to relax in our Boulder hotel.​


Room rates TBA.

Hotel and Travel

 For more information on public transit, click here:

Boulder sits at 5328 feet above sea level .  Follow these tips to ensure you have the most enjoyable time at altitude:

Denver has an extensive rapid transit department with service to DIA from all across the Front Range.  The AB2 SkyRide Line runs from the airport to the Embassy Suites downtown Boulder. RTD's coach-style SkyRide buses are well equipped to serve passengers traveling with luggage.  SkyRide tickets are $10.50 each way.

  • Buses feature under-seat and over-head storage space inside the bus for carry-on luggage and personal items.
  • Spacious under-coach storage bins can accommodate larger pieces of luggage. Perfect for large bags, bikes, and skis.
  • SkyRide drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage in the under-coach bins.

You'll Never Bead the Same!

Beyond Beadery presents...

Boulder, CO

​​Welcome to Boulder, Colorado!

Cresting the hill on Highway 36 into Boulder and gazing down at the red rooftops of the University of Colorado, the dramatic sandstone slabs of the Flatirons and the snow-capped peaks beyond, it's easy to see why this intriguing town has been dubbed "the city nestled between the mountains and reality."

Just 30 minutes from Denver, tucked into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, acres of vast open space roll into Boulder's quaint cityscape. Come explore pine-scented trails, taste the flavors of "America's Foodiest Town," tour 24 craft breweries, stroll historic Pearl Street and soak up this creative community's laid-back lifestyle.


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