Northeast Boulder is comprised of two-distinct areas separated by sparsely-populated Open Space.  I refer to these areas as Northeast Boulder - City and Northeast Boulder - Gunbarrel.  The "Diagonal Highway", which originates in Northeast Boulder - City, passes along the western border of Northeast Boulder - Gunbareel on its way to the City of Longmont.

 When Gunbarrel was developed, large tracts of land were available at affordable prices compared to central Boulder.  Real estate prices are still lower today in Gunbarrel then they are closer in to Boulder. 

During the last tech-boom, many Silicon Valley giants spawned Colorado campuses some which located to the Northwest Boulder - Gunbarrel area with many of the employees living in the area.   Otherwise, the Gunbarrel area is a bedroom community to Boulder.  It is within the city limits of Boulder and within the Boulder Valley School District. 

Just west of the western edge of Gunbarrel, you will find the City of Boulder Reservoir with boating, swimming, miles of walking / hiking and biking pathways -- even sailing classes. 

Being further east has the advantage of large-scale views of the Rocky Mountain's Front Range.  Surrounded by ranch land on three sides, Northeast Boulder - Gunbarrel has a distinct country feel, yet it is home to the membership-only Boulder Country Club.