Guidebook for Boulder
Parks & Nature
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetWalk or run local trails throughout this historic public space.
Enjoy stunning views and easy to challenging walks within a 15 minute drive of downtown Boulder.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdEnjoy stunning views and easy to challenging walks within a 15 minute drive of downtown Boulder.
Park at the library to enjoy a walk along Boulder Creek, access the city commons/park, or take in the farmers market (Wednesdays/Saturdays).
38 locals recommend
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave Park at the library to enjoy a walk along Boulder Creek, access the city commons/park, or take in the farmers market (Wednesdays/Saturdays).
Food Scene
Known for its stunning architecture, the Dushanbe Teahouse, was given to us by our sister city in central Asia.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StKnown for its stunning architecture, the Dushanbe Teahouse, was given to us by our sister city in central Asia.
Pearl St in Boulder hosts numerous award winning restaurants situated along a pedestrian mall. A short, 5 minute bus ride, will save you the challenge of parking.
205 locals recommend
Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayPearl St in Boulder hosts numerous award winning restaurants situated along a pedestrian mall. A short, 5 minute bus ride, will save you the challenge of parking.
Located at the east end of the Pearl St. mall, this is where many locals begin their day or enjoy an afternoon shot of espresso in the sun.
45 locals recommend
The Cup Espresso Cafe
1521 Pearl StLocated at the east end of the Pearl St. mall, this is where many locals begin their day or enjoy an afternoon shot of espresso in the sun.
Easily one of the best coffee shops and delicatessens in the state if not the Rocky Mountain region.
56 locals recommend
Cured
1825 Pearl StEasily one of the best coffee shops and delicatessens in the state if not the Rocky Mountain region.
Award winning chef with excellent seafood so far from either coast.
80 locals recommend
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
928 Pearl StreetAward winning chef with excellent seafood so far from either coast.
Excellent sushi by any standards, a great staff, expect a short wait at peak hours.
49 locals recommend
Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce StExcellent sushi by any standards, a great staff, expect a short wait at peak hours.
A chef with International renown and a continental menu. Reserve months in advance.
L'Atelier Boulder
1739 Pearl StA chef with International renown and a continental menu. Reserve months in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Downtown Boulder supports a variety of restaurants and bars that cater to a range of tastes from cocktails to craft beers, multi course meals and tapas.
13 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Boulder supports a variety of restaurants and bars that cater to a range of tastes from cocktails to craft beers, multi course meals and tapas.
With walking distance the Southern Sun and Under the Sun offer a variety of beers and an extensive menu.
118 locals recommend
Southern Sun
627 S BroadwayWith walking distance the Southern Sun and Under the Sun offer a variety of beers and an extensive menu.
Possibly the original brew pub in Boulder, this location hosts live music weekends and all night happy hour prices on Tuesdays.
154 locals recommend
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl StPossibly the original brew pub in Boulder, this location hosts live music weekends and all night happy hour prices on Tuesdays.
The dark, cozy interior and quality drinks makes this a location for special events.
92 locals recommend
The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut StThe dark, cozy interior and quality drinks makes this a location for special events.
Shopping
This mall supports a range of shopping needs from clothing like Lululemon to the Apple Store you will find much of interest.
33 locals recommend
29th Street
29th StreetThis mall supports a range of shopping needs from clothing like Lululemon to the Apple Store you will find much of interest.
Locally owned and operated. Extensive collection. Lots of other stores nearby.
56 locals recommend
Lighthouse Bookstore
1201 Pearl StLocally owned and operated. Extensive collection. Lots of other stores nearby.
Patagonia
1630 Pearl StOne of many stores on the pedestrian mall.
Sightseeing
The cornerstone of the herbal tea industry, a tour of the Celestial Seasonings factor and warehouse will please almost everyone.
164 locals recommend
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrThe cornerstone of the herbal tea industry, a tour of the Celestial Seasonings factor and warehouse will please almost everyone.
Enjoy a brewery tour, drinks, and food with a great view of the Rockies.
201 locals recommend
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct NEnjoy a brewery tour, drinks, and food with a great view of the Rockies.
Getting Around
Table Mesa Park-N-Ride
5170 Table Mesa DrBest place to catch the express bus to Denver or DIA.
Arts & Culture
The university and surrounding neighborhood offer opportunities for exploring the arts and sciences.
133 locals recommend
University of Colorado at Boulder
The university and surrounding neighborhood offer opportunities for exploring the arts and sciences.
A great opportunity to explore natural history of Colorado and beyond.
17 locals recommend
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
1030 BroadwayA great opportunity to explore natural history of Colorado and beyond.
Housed in a building designed by I. M. Pei, NCAR features current and historical exhibits regarding the exploration of Earth's atmosphere. Tours available. A great set of hiking trails leads west into public open space from their campus.
64 locals recommend
NCAR Mesa Laboratory
1850 Table Mesa DrHoused in a building designed by I. M. Pei, NCAR features current and historical exhibits regarding the exploration of Earth's atmosphere. Tours available. A great set of hiking trails leads west into public open space from their campus.