Northwest Boulder, known as "NOBO - North Boulder", is a mix of traditional and avant garde architecture.  Traditional architecture is represented by the massive Wonderland Hill area.  Developed primarily in the 1980's, it includes stunting Wonderland Lake designed as an integral part of Boulder's eco-system.  A walking / biking pathway circles Wonderland Lake and spawns several additional trailheads west into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  

The avant garde side of Northwest Boulder can be found further north in the area that is becoming known as "Uptown Broadway".  The most vivid example of this architecture can be found in the Holiday Neighborhood.  It is a mixed-use concept with small business spaces integrated within the neighborhoods.  The acupunturist may be living in the condo directly above their first-floor office as an example.  The Dakota Ridge development in this area offers traditional architectual elevations, but the density is purely new urbanism.  

    Just east of the eastern border of Northwest Boulder, you will find the Boulder Reservoir with boating, swimming, sailing classes, and miles of walking, hiking and biking pathways.

The friendliness of the area is reflected in the many non-corporate neighborhood cafes, ice cream parlors and espresso bars through-out Northwest Boulder.  NOBO residences love where they live, whether traditional or avant garde!