Guidebook for Boulder
Essentials
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.Near by with a great salad bar.
Long time independent, locals fav market with great take out, juices and coffee. Nice seating area in and outside. They have groceries too.
82 locals recommend
Alfalfa's Market
1651 BroadwayLong time independent, locals fav market with great take out, juices and coffee. Nice seating area in and outside. They have groceries too.
On Saturdays it's mobbed. Wednesday nights are calmer. Bring your own bags and shop for the freshest produce in town, and other local goodies. Food trucks for eating on the spot.
169 locals recommend
Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetOn Saturdays it's mobbed. Wednesday nights are calmer. Bring your own bags and shop for the freshest produce in town, and other local goodies. Food trucks for eating on the spot.
Food Scene
One of several shops in the Ideal Market plaza. Sit on the patio and enjoy the view.
36 locals recommend
Vic's
2680 BroadwayOne of several shops in the Ideal Market plaza. Sit on the patio and enjoy the view.
Tangerine
2777 Iris AveSuper yummy brunch. Great service, and lots of parking!
Locals fav with outdoor seating. Dear Tibetan family runs it. Big portions-plan on leftovers. Great walk to and from home.
68 locals recommend
Sherpa Restaurant
825 Walnut StLocals fav with outdoor seating. Dear Tibetan family runs it. Big portions-plan on leftovers. Great walk to and from home.
Larkburger Boulder
2525 Arapahoe AveNeed a cheese burger? This is the place.
Sightseeing
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailWalk up to Mount Sanitas, and follow one of several trails.
Flat, easy walks/runs with views. 15 minutes by car to get to the trail head.
10 locals recommend
Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead
Sage TrailFlat, easy walks/runs with views. 15 minutes by car to get to the trail head.
Shopping
Outdoor pedestrian mall complete with street performers and shops of all kinds.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetOutdoor pedestrian mall complete with street performers and shops of all kinds.
Two Hands Paperie
803 Pearl StLots of lovely things of the paper variety.
Bulk herbs and lots of hand made stuff. People love it. Smells good too.
18 locals recommend
Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary & Supply
1227 Spruce StBulk herbs and lots of hand made stuff. People love it. Smells good too.
Everything Else
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl StGreat books, long time Boulder favorite.
Buddhism came to the West thanks to this place. Open sitting on Sundays.
14 locals recommend
Boulder Shambhala Center
1345 Spruce StBuddhism came to the West thanks to this place. Open sitting on Sundays.
If you love books--go. Three floors of independent greatness.
56 locals recommend
Lighthouse Bookstore
1201 Pearl StIf you love books--go. Three floors of independent greatness.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing craftsmanship, total arts showcase, and fabulous tea choices and chai! Full menu too.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StAmazing craftsmanship, total arts showcase, and fabulous tea choices and chai! Full menu too.
Izakaya Amu
1221 Spruce StGreat Japanese food too.
Arts & Culture
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StGreat venue within walking distance-superb marquee.