About this city
Also known as: Boulder Town
Boulder is a remote and remarkably scenic town located in northern Garfield County, nestled at the base of Boulder Mountain along Utah's celebrated Scenic Byway 12. Infamous for its extreme geographical isolation, it was famously the very last community in the continental United States to receive its mail via mule train, a practice that continued well into the late 1930s before a reliable road was cut through the wilderness. Surrounded by the rugged canyons of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and alpine forests, Boulder has transformed from a historic ranching outpost into an upscale eco-tourism enclave known for sustainability and culinary excellence.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the excavated remains of an 11th-century village at Anasazi State Park Museum. Drive the thrilling, narrow spine of 'The Hogsback' section on Highway 12 for dramatic drops on both sides. Embark on a rugged off-road adventure along the historic Burr Trail Scenic Backway into the heart of red rock country, or indulge in award-winning farm-to-table cuisine at Hell's Backbone Grill.
