Every bit the bubble it claims to be, Boulder is a hotbed for earth-friendly living, insanely good eating and more outdoors than in. It’s a certifiable hub of entrepreneurship, award-winning academia (CU is the beating heart of the city), food, nature, foot traffic and diverse entertainment sprinkled with old homes, new builds and spaces of every size. see listings

It doesn’t matter if you’re in the market for a remodeled Victorian, an executive high-rise loft or your half of a two sided townhome, the Mile High City is awash with eclectic options. Recently named the 2nd fastest growing city in the U.S., Denver lays claim to 155 square miles of foodie fantasies, action-packed parks, unique ‘hoods and year round sunshine. see listings

We’re gonna go ahead and make the call: Louisville is one of the top small towns of the century. With a downtown so charming it’s borderline Pleasantville status, this dog friendly city provides a breath of fresh air, good food, great coffee, open space and culture—all just a stone’s throw from Boulder. Quaint older homes. Remodeled gems. The gang’s all here. see listings

A delightful downtown strip. One of the largest medical campuses north of Denver. Adorable homes by the droves. That’s Lafayette. This up-and-coming area can credit its rising popularity to the recent revitalization of old town and the many big-name retailers that have laid down roots. And of course the annual Oatmeal Festival. No joke. Look it up. see listings

Just because you’re going suburban doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on fun. Erie is one of the fastest growing residential areas on the Front Range, and it comes complete with highly rated schools, convenient access to Denver and Boulder (hear that, commuters?) and enough small-town Colorado charm to make you want to put a rocking chair on your porch. see listings

Superior is suburbia at its finest. From gorgeous greenbelts and miles of trail to run, bike and heck, even get lost on, Superior provides a stellar in-between for those who want to be “just outside” Boulder and Denver. This area has two top elementary schools, tons of great homes and developments and all the creature comforts a Coloradan could ask for. see listings

From bikes and business jets to minivans and golf carts, there’s never a shortage of action in Broomfield. Home to the bustling Flatirons Crossing shopping center and some of the state’s biggest tech companies, this area marks a happy middle ground between Denver and Boulder with plenty of modern single family homes, townhouses and condos. see listings

This ain’t your grandpa’s cow town, folks. This quaint little city is in the midst of a modern renaissance, and if the space you crave is a remodeled ranch house, an all-new build or even something with historic charm, “home” may be in the cards for you here. Longmont has its own independent identity, but still stays within Boulder’s keen gravitational pull. see listings

Welcome to where vintage meets modern and distinctive meets familiar. Where you can enjoy happy hour at a notable local restaurant or meander the sidewalks of a downtown steeped in artistic history. Niwot is a town full of beautiful contradictions, which is why it’s so desirable for quasi-Boulderites who just want a little peace and quiet. see listings

Lyons is what Boulder once was—you know, full of hippies, musicians and creative types—yet epic mountain living doesn’t even begin to describe this place. It’s wildly outdoorsy with a heart of small town gold, and the homes here have more than their fair share of vast views, access to trails and wide-open spaces (it’s the gateway to Rocky Mtn. National Park). see listings