Could you use a little more happiness in your life? While the Centennial State is generally a happy and positive place, certain communities and attractions still stand out as being more upbeat than others, including this charming and – dare we say? – quirky Colorado town that may be one of the happiest in America:
Welcome to Nederland, Colorado!
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Located just west of Boulder, Nederland (or Ned) is a small town of just under 1,500 that is as colorful as it is friendly.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Established in 1874, Nederland started as a trading post between the Ute Indians and European settlers before finding success as a mining town.
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Despite the mines eventually running dry, Nederland continued to remain relevant, thanks to its amazing surrounding landscape that consists of everything from wilderness areas to parks to the Barker Meadow Reservoir.
Flickr/Josh Gray
As if Nederland’s natural wonders were not reason enough to visit, the town also boasts bright and cheery architecture and equally charming coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and shops.
Flickr/Jay Bonvouloir
Can you see why Nederland’s motto is “Life Is Better Up Here?”
Flickr/Todd Lappin
In addition to all of the above, Nederland is also home to the aptly named “Carousel of Happiness,” which further proves our point that “Ned” is one of the happiest towns in America!
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To learn more about this happy community and all there is to see and do, please visit the Town of Nederland’s website.
Flickr/Lynn D. Rosentrater
Do you have a favorite restaurant, event, or attraction that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate it here! For even more to see and do around Nederland, check out The Remarkable Bridge In Colorado That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once.
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Address: Nederland, CO 80466, USA
Welcome to Nederland, Colorado!
Flickr/katriG
Located just west of Boulder, Nederland (or Ned) is a small town of just under 1,500 that is as colorful as it is friendly.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Established in 1874, Nederland started as a trading post between the Ute Indians and European settlers before finding success as a mining town.
Ken Kinder/Wikimedia Commons
Despite the mines eventually running dry, Nederland continued to remain relevant, thanks to its amazing surrounding landscape that consists of everything from wilderness areas to parks to the Barker Meadow Reservoir.
Flickr/Josh Gray
As if Nederland’s natural wonders were not reason enough to visit, the town also boasts bright and cheery architecture and equally charming coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and shops.
Flickr/Jay Bonvouloir
Can you see why Nederland’s motto is “Life Is Better Up Here?”
Flickr/Todd Lappin
In addition to all of the above, Nederland is also home to the aptly named “Carousel of Happiness,” which further proves our point that “Ned” is one of the happiest towns in America!
Flickr/Phliar
To learn more about this happy community and all there is to see and do, please visit the Town of Nederland’s website.
Flickr/Lynn D. Rosentrater
Do you have a favorite restaurant, event, or attraction that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Remember to nominate it here! For even more to see and do around Nederland, check out The Remarkable Bridge In Colorado That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once.
Flickr/katriG
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Ken Kinder/Wikimedia Commons
Flickr/Josh Gray
Flickr/Jay Bonvouloir
Flickr/Todd Lappin
Flickr/Phliar
Flickr/Lynn D. Rosentrater
