Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
local coffee shop and bakery. Outside seating, amazing scones ;-)
131 locals recommend
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl Stlocal coffee shop and bakery. Outside seating, amazing scones ;-)
SALT
1047 Pearl Stconsistent quality food for work or romantic dinner
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
928 Pearl StreetArguably one of teh top restaurants in Colorado. Make reservations in advance for a special night or check out one of their featured pairing evenings
106 locals recommend
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl StArguably one of teh top restaurants in Colorado. Make reservations in advance for a special night or check out one of their featured pairing evenings
combination of top coffee bar, to-to charcuterie and cheese platers, eclectic food shop and small wine store all in one. One of the trendiest local spots.
56 locals recommend
Cured
1825 Pearl Stcombination of top coffee bar, to-to charcuterie and cheese platers, eclectic food shop and small wine store all in one. One of the trendiest local spots.
Corrida
1023 Walnut StGreat views and good food. Pricey
Terrific food "hall" with 8 or so restaurants you can order from and a killer wrap around deck on the top floor with outdoor and indoor seating. Great if you don't want a restaurant feel and want a great view. Order from apps and sit where you want
31 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
1401 Pearl StTerrific food "hall" with 8 or so restaurants you can order from and a killer wrap around deck on the top floor with outdoor and indoor seating. Great if you don't want a restaurant feel and want a great view. Order from apps and sit where you want
Postino Boulder
Fantastic place for happy hour, wine, bruschetta boards and sandwiches
Close neighborhood cafe (off pearl street with a different neighborhood vibe)
47 locals recommend
Alpine Modern Café
904 College AveClose neighborhood cafe (off pearl street with a different neighborhood vibe)
Low key pizzaria with wine and beer on tap, outdoor covered sitting area where dogs are allowed.
Barchetta
Low key pizzaria with wine and beer on tap, outdoor covered sitting area where dogs are allowed.
Essentials
Lolita's Market & Deli
800 Pearl St24 hour local grocery. Has almost anything you'll need
our neighborhood coffee shop with breakfast and lunch (limited but great) items. Summer Sundays music outdoors from 9:30 am
131 locals recommend
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl Stour neighborhood coffee shop with breakfast and lunch (limited but great) items. Summer Sundays music outdoors from 9:30 am
Just down the road, open 7 days a week. Very small personalized wine shop with tastings a couple times a week.
15 locals recommend
West End Wine Shop
777 Pearl StJust down the road, open 7 days a week. Very small personalized wine shop with tastings a couple times a week.
sweets, classes and hot chocolate. A must see down the street
31 locals recommend
Piece Love and Chocolate, LLC
805 Pearl Stsweets, classes and hot chocolate. A must see down the street
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
801 Pearl StFor a slice or to bring home a pie. Classic Boulder
Parks & Nature
Best local hiking trails in Boulder. Many options from Valley to Ridge to Mountain hikes
146 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveBest local hiking trails in Boulder. Many options from Valley to Ridge to Mountain hikes
Head towards the mountains or East following the creek. Great for hiking, running, biking, people watching, tubbing and fly fishing.
51 locals recommend
Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathHead towards the mountains or East following the creek. Great for hiking, running, biking, people watching, tubbing and fly fishing.
something for everyone. Amazing hikes/walks, concerts, dining hall.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th Streetsomething for everyone. Amazing hikes/walks, concerts, dining hall.
Red Rocks Trail
Red Rocks TrailAccess near our home to this iconic "red rocks" view and trail
Chautauqua
Arts & Culture
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StBands, TED Talks, always something going on here
The iconic eTown as heard on NPR. Live music, tappings, check out what is on the Calendar
26 locals recommend
eTown Hall
1535 Spruce StThe iconic eTown as heard on NPR. Live music, tappings, check out what is on the Calendar
Getting Around
Main RTD station. Bus to/from Airport is AB line and drops here. Bus to Denver Union Station leaves from here
64 locals recommend
Downtown Boulder Station
1800 14th StMain RTD station. Bus to/from Airport is AB line and drops here. Bus to Denver Union Station leaves from here
Great local bike shop just down the road for all bike rentals and needs
37 locals recommend
University Bicycles
839 Pearl StGreat local bike shop just down the road for all bike rentals and needs
601 Canyon Blvd
601 Canyon BoulevardThis is a pick up station B-Cycle bikes.
https://boulder.bcycle.com
Close to my house
check out the Kitchen UPSTAIRS (door next to the restaurant) for drinks, good bar scene and lighter food. No outdoor seating. Cozy and hip
48 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1560 Wazee Stcheck out the Kitchen UPSTAIRS (door next to the restaurant) for drinks, good bar scene and lighter food. No outdoor seating. Cozy and hip
Great back lawn area serving food and drinks with fantastic views.
85 locals recommend
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StGreat back lawn area serving food and drinks with fantastic views.
Favorite local hikes. Choose from a 20 min stroll to 2+ hours moderate hike. All trails start from Sanitas Trail-map.
24 locals recommend
Sanitas Valley Trail
Sanitas Valley TrailFavorite local hikes. Choose from a 20 min stroll to 2+ hours moderate hike. All trails start from Sanitas Trail-map.
New quality food quart venue offer variety of eclectic menus created by local chefs/entrepreneurs invited to take part in this creative incubator. Choose your food, grab a drink from the central bar then find a table or sit at the bar. Great ambiance and local favorite!
49 locals recommend
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut StreetNew quality food quart venue offer variety of eclectic menus created by local chefs/entrepreneurs invited to take part in this creative incubator. Choose your food, grab a drink from the central bar then find a table or sit at the bar. Great ambiance and local favorite!
Eben G. Fine Park
101 Arapahoe AveOn Broadway Salon & Spa
380 Arapahoe Ave
Viewpoint Trail
Viewpoint TrailPanorama Point
760 Flagstaff RdShopping
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetOutdoor mall with performers, shops and restaurants
More traditional outdoor mall which hosts movie theaters, apple store and lots of more traditional shops you'd find in larger cities.
9 locals recommend
29th Street
29th StreetMore traditional outdoor mall which hosts movie theaters, apple store and lots of more traditional shops you'd find in larger cities.