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1. One of the features which adds to Boulder's dramatic setting at the base of the Rocky Foothills are a series of steep-sided peaks which rise above the town. What are these peaks called?
2. One of the first pedestrian malls in North America was established in Boulder over in an effort to revitalize the downtown core. What is the name of this mall?
3. Boulder has a vast network of well-maintained trails leading into the Foothills. One of the trailheads is located at the edge of a park which is home to a famous summer music festival. What is the name of the park?
4. Located in downtown Boulder, an ornate tea house/restaurant looks very out of place in a western mountain town. Which one of Boulder's "sister cities" donated the tea house?
5. A drive up Boulder Canyon and a gain in elevation of close to 3000 ft takes you to the small mountain town of Nederland. What is the name of an unusual festival held each year in Nederland?
6. Which famous beverage is manufactured in a factory located in the northeastern suburbs of Boulder?
7. Boulder is home to one of the largest 10 km running races in the world. What is the name of this race?
8. Boulder's altitude and runner-friendly footpaths have long made it a training venue for runners from around the world. A statue of one of Boulder's most famous runners stands outside the Folsom Field . Who is he?
9. What organisation is housed in the "Pink Palace" - a futuristic building located in the foothills overlooking Boulder?
10. The Foothills around Boulder offer many challenging day hikes. Of the following four local peaks, which is the highest?
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