This Colorado City Was Just Named the Biggest Hippie Town

I spend a lot of time on social media. I have noticed that a lot of people associate certain cities and towns in Colorado with hippies.

Colorado Towns and the Hippie Stereotype on Social Media

Is hippie an outdated term? It feels like it sometimes. When I imagine a ‘hippie,’ I typically imagine folks who embrace counter-culture. I imagine that a hippie is a person who is against materialism and embraces peace and non-violence.

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Is “Hippie” Still a Relevant Term Today?

The imagery in my head of what a hippie is stems from countless documentaries I have watched about the 1960s.

Colorado’s Embrace of the Hippie Lifestyle

We all know that the hippie stereotype exists today, and many of us in Colorado still embrace the ‘hippie’ lifestyle. Even if it may be a bit of an outdated term.

Boulder Named Colorado’s Top Hippie Town by Thrillist

Thrillist put together a list of the biggest hippie towns across the country. They determined that Boulder was the biggest ‘hippie town’ in Colorado.

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Why Boulder Is Considered the Ultimate Hippie City

Thrillist did say that many cities and towns would be considered; however, Boulder was the winner. Are you surprised? We are not. Here is what Thrillist said about why Boulder is Colorado’s top hippie city.

...has long roots as a hippie capital, and today, it boasts a vibrant arts, culture, and festival scene that pairs nicely with the state’s longstanding cannabis culture.

Which Colorado Towns Do You Think Are the Most Hippie?

So are we surprised? Of course not. However, we feel like there are plenty of other cities and towns that could have made the list. If you have a recommendation, send us a message on the app. We would love to hear from you.