Boulder Neighborhoods | University Hill

Trails: Chautauqua

Restaurants/shops: Alpine Modern, Cafe Aion, The Sink

Other: University of Colorado, Fox Theater,

Parks: Chautauqua

It’s no secret that Boulder is—at its heart—a college town. And no neighborhood embodies the energy, fun and excitement of college life than University Hill. Conveniently located to CU’s campus, University Hill lies between Arapahoe and Aurora, 9th and Broadway. At the center of the neighborhood is “The Hill”—a strip of retail, dining and entertainment spots along 13th Street and serves as a kind of extension to the campus itself.

The neighborhood offers a plethora of housing options to investors, university parents, or those looking to be in the middle of the action. Beautiful 1920s bungalows sit alongside stunning tudors—many of which have been converted to Greek system group homes or pre-divided into sensible apartments. There are also plenty of more traditional condos and apartment buildings, and a handful of neat cottages. Generous lots and garages are a rarity here as living space is at a premium.

While its convenience to campus is what defines this neighborhood, it has plenty to offer all on its own. The Hill commercial district is home to all-hours eateries catering to the palates of hungry students—Mexican, pizza, sandwiches, burgers—along with eclectic shops offering souvenirs, collector’s vinyl, art supplies and more. The Fox Theatre is one of Boulder’s original venues, and today serves as a premier live music club that draws crowds from around Boulder and across the Front Range. The neighborhood is also mere blocks to the Foothills and breathtaking Chautauqua Park, meaning recreational opportunities abound here. -Courtesy of Porchlight Real Estate Group