National center for atmospheric research Review

Today I used NCAR for its parking lot and easy access to boulder open space hiking trails, as I m sure many of the other reviews mention. While it s always been a favorite spot, I m sure usage has increased since boulder began restricting parking at the open space lots to county residents (jerks).

Despite its quick, easy and free access to great hiking, you can t overlook the research conducted here and its impact. The visitor center is open every day and a variety of tour options are available. The public can also access restrooms and the cafeteria.

Cool place! Nice grounds , great information very educational and tours offered. All free!

We called and actually spoke to someone who said the center was open for self-guided tours and we drove in from Parker CO and they were closed. UPDATE: NCAR actually read and responded to the review, acknowledged that the information was misleading and will be updating the info.

They have an interesting science museum about weather. The area around it and the views are beautiful.
The building was designed by the same architect who designed the crystal pyramid in front of the Louvre Museum in Paris France.

such an iconic building, and you can t beat the view! even if you don t hike around it s worth the drive.

Well. It was a really great place. I visited this place with my friend who used to work at NCAR. It seems a great place to work. Plus, the visitor center was very informative.

Beautiful I.M. Pei designed building. While it was closed for COVID, the trails behind the structure were open.

Beautiful trail place. You can just have a walk with your dogs or children, or have tracking on the hills. Free parking space and restroom of NCAR.

Beautiful building in a cimmanding location. Awesome interactive exhibits on Earth's weather patterns, phenomenology, and predictions, as well exhibits on I.M. Pei's architecture and Solar/Space studies. Great place for kids and adults, and it's free! The views from here are awesome and parking for the local hiking trails is free.

Great views, and an appropriately sized museum and exhibits detailing what NCAR does and why it's important. Special area telling the history of the architecturally significant building and layout. Area describing the computer sever racks/mainframe. Given that it's free, this is an incredible experience to see inside this important institution.