Food Scene
Beautiful cultural atmosphere, outdoor rose garden, and great location next to Boulder Creek.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StBeautiful cultural atmosphere, outdoor rose garden, and great location next to Boulder Creek.
Great place to walk and pick up locally-grown produce. Lots of food vendors. Live music.
169 locals recommend
Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetGreat place to walk and pick up locally-grown produce. Lots of food vendors. Live music.
Gold Hill Inn
401 Main StLive music and great pre-fixe dinners. Rustic atmosphere.
Breadworks Bakery & Cafe
2644 BroadwayLucky's Bakehouse and Creamery
3990 BroadwayTangerine
2777 Iris AveDagabi Cucina
3970 Broadway Tapas
Wapos
4929 Broadway Outside covered seating, nice views of plains.
The Greenbriar Inn
8735 N Foothills Hwy For special occasions.
Flagstaff House
1138 Flagstaff RdVic's
2680 BroadwayProto's Pizza-North Boulder - Broadway
Outside seating
Hungry Toad
2543 BroadwayOld-style pub with outdoor seating.
Amante Coffee (Uptown Broadway)
4580 BroadwayThe North End at 4580
4580 BroadwayDrinks & Nightlife
Live music, great beer and Czech food, nice location next to the courthouse on Pearl Street.
67 locals recommend
Bohemian Biergarten
2017 13th StLive music, great beer and Czech food, nice location next to the courthouse on Pearl Street.
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StLive music free to the public almost every night.
Lots of well-loved and well-known bands play here, predominantly bluegrass and singer-songwriter (John Prine, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Neko Case, KT Tunstall, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, etc.). Both the Folksfest and Rocky Grass festivals pull huge crowds. Situated in a small valley surrounded by a creek and scenic cliff walls on one side. About 20 minutes away.
27 locals recommend
Planet Bluegrass
500 W Main StLots of well-loved and well-known bands play here, predominantly bluegrass and singer-songwriter (John Prine, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Neko Case, KT Tunstall, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, etc.). Both the Folksfest and Rocky Grass festivals pull huge crowds. Situated in a small valley surrounded by a creek and scenic cliff walls on one side. About 20 minutes away.
Experience a live recording and interview with musicians like Steve Earle and Jose Gonzalez. E-Town shows are broadcast in hundreds of cities and are also available via podcast. http://www.etown.org/media/find-a-station/
26 locals recommend
eTown Hall
1535 Spruce StExperience a live recording and interview with musicians like Steve Earle and Jose Gonzalez. E-Town shows are broadcast in hundreds of cities and are also available via podcast. http://www.etown.org/media/find-a-station/
Sightseeing
Nice views from the Chautauqua dining hall balcony. Concerts at the amphitheater. Beautiful trails for hiking.
54 locals recommend
Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline RdNice views from the Chautauqua dining hall balcony. Concerts at the amphitheater. Beautiful trails for hiking.
Biking trails close to Boulder that connect to Heil Ranch in Lyons.
15 locals recommend
Hall Ranch Open Space
31635 CO-7Biking trails close to Boulder that connect to Heil Ranch in Lyons.
Shopping
Great pedestrian mall ~ 35 minute hike from house. Lots of musicians, great restaurants, shopping,...
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetGreat pedestrian mall ~ 35 minute hike from house. Lots of musicians, great restaurants, shopping,...
Large strolling mall with Apple, Sephora, Macys, etc. and movie theater.
33 locals recommend
29th Street
29th StreetLarge strolling mall with Apple, Sephora, Macys, etc. and movie theater.
Entertainment & Activities
The student neighborhood across from CU - coffee shops, the Fox Theater, restaurants. Mostly lots of students.
20 locals recommend
University Hill
The student neighborhood across from CU - coffee shops, the Fox Theater, restaurants. Mostly lots of students.
The Spot Bouldering Gym
3240 Prairie AveRock climbing gym
Public swimming pool in the mountains. Great trails for climbing and hiking.
53 locals recommend
Eldorado Springs
Public swimming pool in the mountains. Great trails for climbing and hiking.
Boulder Outdoor Cinema
1750 13th StLots of fun.
Parks & Nature
The trailhead is about a 5 minute walk from the house. It's about a half-hour walk down to Mapleton St., a few more blocks to Pearl St.
47 locals recommend
Sanitas Valley Trail
Sanitas Valley TrailThe trailhead is about a 5 minute walk from the house. It's about a half-hour walk down to Mapleton St., a few more blocks to Pearl St.
Very nice trail system, with cross country skiing/snowshoe trails.
42 locals recommend
Brainard Lake Recreational Area
4382 Brainard Lake RdVery nice trail system, with cross country skiing/snowshoe trails.
Walking/bike trail takes you from Pearl St. Mall to East Boulder.
51 locals recommend
Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathWalking/bike trail takes you from Pearl St. Mall to East Boulder.
Betasso Preserve
Betasso RoadBiking trails. These are for more advanced riders.
Mix of advanced and beginner bike/walking trails close to town. Beautiful scenery.
22 locals recommend
Walker Ranch Loop
7701 Flagstaff RdMix of advanced and beginner bike/walking trails close to town. Beautiful scenery.
Boulder Creek
Rent a tube and ride down the creek
Boulder Reservoir
5100 51st StRent kayaks, canoes, etc.
Gorgeous lake to walk around. Trails lead over to the shopping area around Yarmouth and N. Broadway. From there, you can rent a bike at Boulder Cycle Sport and head out to the extensive bike trails at Boulder Valley Ranch or to the Boulder Reservoir.
42 locals recommend
Wonderland Lake
Gorgeous lake to walk around. Trails lead over to the shopping area around Yarmouth and N. Broadway. From there, you can rent a bike at Boulder Cycle Sport and head out to the extensive bike trails at Boulder Valley Ranch or to the Boulder Reservoir.
Great place to take a mountain or hybrid bike. Connects with the reservoir.
10 locals recommend
Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead
Sage TrailGreat place to take a mountain or hybrid bike. Connects with the reservoir.
Arts & Culture
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat museum in Denver
Great if you're into Shakespeare
13 locals recommend
Colorado Shakespeare Festival - Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
277 University AveGreat if you're into Shakespeare
Boulder Shambhala Center
1345 Spruce StGreat if you're into meditation.