I need to goto Boulder, likely by way of DEN (though COS isn't terribly out the way), either over a weekend in June, over a week at the end of June, or randomly doing both as I feel like it.

Long story short: Sig-other, grad school, shakespeare festival, i travel a lot for this relationship.

Anywho, What's it like?

How are the roads? Congestion? I have my own voice-prompt GPS and it travels well, so if i'm renting a car any suggestions? Am I better off with something rugged for the wilderness?

Am I really far off-base thinking it looks like rugged wilderness compared to Tampa, Florida?

Hotels: What's good? What's not? I was looking a the Hyatt Place.. but i dunno. I can't seem to find much actually in Boulder.

What exactly is in Boulder? During the day i'd be exploring or hanging at the hotel by myself - need entertainment. What are some nice non-clubby/bar things for couples to do in the evenings?

Any amazing food? Must-sees? Any particular reason it's called Boulder? Does it have boulders...?

Oh, and DEN airport itself, good? Bad? Horrific? Anything in particular i should be aware of?

Thanks in advance