Best of the West 2014 — Businesses & Services

GYM:

YMCAS OF BOULDER VALLEY

Good gyms are hard to find, but look no farther than the YMCAs of Boulder Valley.  Members enjoy the perks of not only cardio

and strength equipment, but amenities like child-care, group exercise classes, a hockey rink, racquetball, and post workout massage. Need we say more? 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette

REC CENTER:

BOB L. BURGER REC CENTER

Some days you just want to hit the gym and not be bothered with a wait for the treadmill. Boulderites love this city-run rec center because in addition to the standard gym equipment, they offer activities to offset “leg day”. 111 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette

NORTH BOULDER REC CENTER

Some days you just want to hit the gym and not be bothered with a wait for the treadmill. Boulderites love the North Boulder Rec Center because in addition to the standard gym equipment, this city-run rec center offers up a variety of great classes and activities to offset “leg day”. 3170 Broadway St, Boulder

MARTIAL ARTS:

VISION QUEST

The instructors at Vision Quest Martial Arts are praised by the community for the high energy and motivating classes that they offer to people of all ages. I’m sure Mr. Miyagi would approve too. 305 Waneka Pkwy, Lafayette

AUTO REPAIR:

STANG AUTO TECH

The mechanics at Stang consult with you to devise a maintenance and repair plan based on your budget. And they offer a courtesy shuttle and $15 a day rental vehicles for the times when you just can’t be without a car. 7202 W 116th Ave, Broomfield

HOSHI MOTORS

Hoshi Motors has gained a reputation for being the go-to spot for car repairs in Boulder for the past twenty-two years. Located on the corner of Folsom and Pearl, they rely mostly on word-of-mouth referrals—the best kind of advertising. 2504 Spruce St, Boulder

CHIROPRACTOR:

DR. LARRY FRIEDER

For a city that consistently finds itself on the “Top 10 Fittest States in America”, it’s no surprise that Boulder’s favorite chiropractor specializes in sports medicine. After your next epic mara-cyclo-climb-athon, Dr. Frider will fix you up. 3400 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder

COMPASS CHIROPRACTIC

Getting in and out of the chiropractor may appeal to your busy schedule, but does it benefit your health? At Compass Chiropractic, the patient education, state-of-the-art technology and services for the whole family will leave you adjusted both physically and mentally, thanks to the friendly doctor and his wife. 1365 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette

VETRINARIAN:

JASPER ANIMAL HOSPITAL

You know your pet best. And the veterinarians at Jasper Animal Hospital know this. They give their patients’ guardians options that place the interest of the animals first. And that’s all we really want for our loyal best friends. 1369 Forest Park Cir, Lafayette

BOULDER NATURAL ANIMAL

The friendly staff keeps their waiting room filled with fluffy patients—but integrative medical options keeps pet owners coming back. Acupuncture on a dog? You’d be surprised by the results. 685 S Broadway St, Boulder

PRIVATE SCHOOL:

ALEXANDER DAWSON

The grounds at Alexander Dawson are similar to a scaled down college campus—which is just one more way that this school is prepping its students for life beyond grade school.

10455 Dawson Dr, Lafayette

OLD TOWN:

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE

One of Money magazine’s top-five places to live five of the last 9 years, Louisville’s landmark district is quaint, but active on the weekend.

LAWYER:

MARTHA HARTNEY

Estate planning and solidifying a stable future for your kids is a task with big responsibilities. Luckily Hartney Family & Estate Law is there to guide you at every life stage.

DOCTOR:

NEXTERA HEALTHCARE

Nextera stands apart with their patient-catered services in an age where many healthcare options just provide stress. Their low-cost monthly membership program allows you to get complete primary medical care without messy extras like co-pays, and if it’s more convenient, appointments can be held by phone or email. Better for you, better for your wallet and bettering the medical profession overall.
8308 County Road 13, Firestone; 2017 100 Year Party Ct., Longmont; 3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

SHOPPING DISTRICT

FLATIRON CROSSING

Shopping at the more than 200 retailers may leave you with enough to do, but Flatiron Crossing has more than that. Eat, catch a movie, or let the kids run wild at the indoor dinosaur playground or the sandbox outside. 1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield