Celestial Seasonings Tea - Boulder
Largest herb tea manufacturer in the U.S., 5 miles east of Boulder.
Guided tours of production area end in the Tea Shop and open tea bar for
sampling of 47 tea blends. Tea and gift items available, and the
Celestial Cafe is open to the public.
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Chris Finger Pianos - Niwot
Focusing on fine-quality pianos from smaller craft builders in Germany, Austria, England, and the
United States, this small-town store in Niwot, Colorado has become well known statewide and beyond.
An expert piano tuner and rebuilder, Chris Finger boils down his retail philosophy to a central idea:
The only way to run a business is to know everything possible about the product you offer, and then
offer only the best.
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Dougherty Antique Collection - Longmont
Tour the unique collection of musical instruments, automobiles, farm
machinery and even an original Wells Fargo stagecoach at the Dougherty
Antique Collection. The late Ray Dougherty (a long-time AMICA member)
amassed a large collection of items during his lifetime which are
displayed in a huge building. Items of particular interest to AMICAns
include a Reproduco, Wurlitzer 2/4 Theater Organ, reproducing pianos and
other musical instruments. Located on U.S. 287 just south of Longmont.
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Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
Contemporary American Western Art. 200 paintings, 85 bronze sculptures
of cowboys, Native Americans, wildlife, monumental landscapes. Gift shop
offers Leanin' Tree greeting cards.
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National Center for Atmospheric Research
Visit our world-famous, mesa-top science lab to learn more about air,
sun & weather. Interactive exhibits, outdoor weather trail, art gallery
& NCAR Science Store. Buildings designed by I.M. Pei.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The Boulder Laboratory of NIST is where the Official U.S. Clock
resides. Several generations of atomic clocks have been developed at
this laboratory.
The NIST Laboratory no longer has walk-up tours, however U.S. citizens
can make reservations at least a week ahead of time to see the atomic
clock and other exhibits.
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DISCLAIMER:
Links to attractions on the AMICA 2004 Convention web site are provided for your vacation planning convenience
and should not be construed as a commercial endorsement of any kind. The AMICA 2004 Convention Committee
has not had the opportunity to visit every attraction linked from this site.
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Page Updated: February 26, 2004
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