Guidebook for Boulder

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Guidebook for Boulder

Food Scene

Cozy, down to earth coffee shop that features local art, live music and wine/ beer.
129 residents recomanen
The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl St
129 residents recomanen
Cozy, down to earth coffee shop that features local art, live music and wine/ beer.
Wine, cheese, imported cured meats, and chocolate: what more do you need?
56 residents recomanen
Cured
1825 Pearl St
56 residents recomanen
Wine, cheese, imported cured meats, and chocolate: what more do you need?
A decent bistro with a French twist. Cute outdoor patio in back. Food and service can be mixed, but this is very close to our house.
50 residents recomanen
Mateo
1837 Pearl St
50 residents recomanen
A decent bistro with a French twist. Cute outdoor patio in back. Food and service can be mixed, but this is very close to our house.
Prepared to be wowed at this nationally renowned restaurant only blocks from our house!
106 residents recomanen
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl St
106 residents recomanen
Prepared to be wowed at this nationally renowned restaurant only blocks from our house!
Stop by this place for excellent sandwiches paired with thoughtfully crafted side dishes.
8 residents recomanen
Dish Gourmet
1918 Pearl St
8 residents recomanen
Stop by this place for excellent sandwiches paired with thoughtfully crafted side dishes.
Need to tuck in and have a REAL Boulder brunch? Snooze is a Colorado favorite.
862 residents recomanen
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Ave
862 residents recomanen
Need to tuck in and have a REAL Boulder brunch? Snooze is a Colorado favorite.
Meticulous coffee preparation in a hip setting. Only a few blocks away!
131 residents recomanen
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl St
131 residents recomanen
Meticulous coffee preparation in a hip setting. Only a few blocks away!
If you love sushi and traditional Japanese food, this sake bar will be a big pleaser.
18 residents recomanen
Izakaya Amu
1221 Spruce St
18 residents recomanen
If you love sushi and traditional Japanese food, this sake bar will be a big pleaser.
This is one of our long time favorite "farm to table" restaurants in town. Great people watching from their tables out front.
220 residents recomanen
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St
220 residents recomanen
This is one of our long time favorite "farm to table" restaurants in town. Great people watching from their tables out front.
Oak is hot in the "farm to table scene," and they also serve interesting, artisanal cocktails.
139 residents recomanen
Oak
1400 Pearl St
139 residents recomanen
Oak is hot in the "farm to table scene," and they also serve interesting, artisanal cocktails.
Lucile's is one of Boulder's first and best brunch spots. Situated in a historic Victorian cottage, Lucile's serves up the most indulgent cajun grub this side of the Mississippi. Very close!
156 residents recomanen
Lucile's
2124 14th St
156 residents recomanen
Lucile's is one of Boulder's first and best brunch spots. Situated in a historic Victorian cottage, Lucile's serves up the most indulgent cajun grub this side of the Mississippi. Very close!
One of the most historic dining rooms in the West, Chautauqua Dining Hall is a great beginning and/or end to the fantastic hikes that begin at its doorstep. Learn about the history of the Chautauqua movement which influenced the history of Boulder while enjoying a lovely meal on the wrap-around porch.
54 residents recomanen
Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline Rd
54 residents recomanen
One of the most historic dining rooms in the West, Chautauqua Dining Hall is a great beginning and/or end to the fantastic hikes that begin at its doorstep. Learn about the history of the Chautauqua movement which influenced the history of Boulder while enjoying a lovely meal on the wrap-around porch.
River and Woods serves as an excellent new addition to Boulder's ever-growing food scene. Nestled in a cute cottage not far from our place, R & W has sparse but elegant decor and a consistent, tasty menu, featuring seasonal American comfort food. They have a lovely back yard patio which they tent with heaters in the winter. You won't forget their deviled eggs and Mac n Cheese - next level!
39 residents recomanen
River and Woods
2328 Pearl Street
39 residents recomanen
River and Woods serves as an excellent new addition to Boulder's ever-growing food scene. Nestled in a cute cottage not far from our place, R & W has sparse but elegant decor and a consistent, tasty menu, featuring seasonal American comfort food. They have a lovely back yard patio which they tent with heaters in the winter. You won't forget their deviled eggs and Mac n Cheese - next level!
Dine in the most beautiful room in Boulder, hand crafted in Central Asia and presented to Boulder as a gift from our sister city. The eclectic menu features a selection of dishes from around the world, and of course, you must try some tea from their extensive menu.
317 residents recomanen
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St
317 residents recomanen
Dine in the most beautiful room in Boulder, hand crafted in Central Asia and presented to Boulder as a gift from our sister city. The eclectic menu features a selection of dishes from around the world, and of course, you must try some tea from their extensive menu.
Rayback is a stylish, converted industrial space that has a rotating collection of food trucks parked outside. The large patio features picnic table-style seating, a year-round fire pit, and games for the kids. During the colder months, folks dine inside at community tables. Lounge on couches, watch the big screen TVs and enjoy the relaxed, local vibe.
97 residents recomanen
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd
97 residents recomanen
Rayback is a stylish, converted industrial space that has a rotating collection of food trucks parked outside. The large patio features picnic table-style seating, a year-round fire pit, and games for the kids. During the colder months, folks dine inside at community tables. Lounge on couches, watch the big screen TVs and enjoy the relaxed, local vibe.
Chocolates, truffles, cakes and other treats made by hand, with the finest ingredients. They serve coffee too!
31 residents recomanen
Piece Love and Chocolate, LLC
805 Pearl St
31 residents recomanen
Chocolates, truffles, cakes and other treats made by hand, with the finest ingredients. They serve coffee too!
If you are looking for the best juice bar in town, look no further. They also serve cold pressed coffee and broth.
26 residents recomanen
Wonder
946 Pearl Street
26 residents recomanen
If you are looking for the best juice bar in town, look no further. They also serve cold pressed coffee and broth.
Leaf is an awesome dining option whether you are vegan or not. It is very near, has outdoor seating and big windows that open up.
50 residents recomanen
Leaf
1710 Pearl St
50 residents recomanen
Leaf is an awesome dining option whether you are vegan or not. It is very near, has outdoor seating and big windows that open up.
This is a beautiful food hall right downtown!
49 residents recomanen
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut Street
49 residents recomanen
This is a beautiful food hall right downtown!
Local ice cream shop in a cute shopping center, 15 minute walk or a short drive away.
74 residents recomanen
Sweet Cow
2628 Broadway
74 residents recomanen
Local ice cream shop in a cute shopping center, 15 minute walk or a short drive away.
A Boulder institution, this is a great place to grab a delicious pastry, togo salad or a healthy lunch. Next to Sweet Cow, if you need to get ice cream, too!
35 residents recomanen
Breadworks Bakery & Cafe
2644 Broadway
35 residents recomanen
A Boulder institution, this is a great place to grab a delicious pastry, togo salad or a healthy lunch. Next to Sweet Cow, if you need to get ice cream, too!
Santo is a local gem (an easy 15-20 min walk or 5 min drive), featuring Northern New Mexican food. Great margaritas, too. Afterwards, if you need to grab something at our neighborhood Whole Foods, it's right next door.
36 residents recomanen
Santo
1265 Alpine Ave.
36 residents recomanen
Santo is a local gem (an easy 15-20 min walk or 5 min drive), featuring Northern New Mexican food. Great margaritas, too. Afterwards, if you need to grab something at our neighborhood Whole Foods, it's right next door.
149 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl St
149 residents recomanen

Shopping

Forty years ago, the city of Boulder decided to block car traffic for several city blocks along Pearl Street. Over time it has developed into a focal point for the city. It's Boulder's official living room: the place to shop, dine, hang out, people watch, and catch a little street entertainment.
591 residents recomanen
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl Street
591 residents recomanen
Forty years ago, the city of Boulder decided to block car traffic for several city blocks along Pearl Street. Over time it has developed into a focal point for the city. It's Boulder's official living room: the place to shop, dine, hang out, people watch, and catch a little street entertainment.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, April – November. Come see what the farm to table movement is like in Boulder! Food and drink vendors are aplenty as well as live music and lots of fun!
169 residents recomanen
Boulder Farmers Market
13th Street
169 residents recomanen
Wednesdays and Saturdays, April – November. Come see what the farm to table movement is like in Boulder! Food and drink vendors are aplenty as well as live music and lots of fun!
Lovely home decor and card shop, with small gifts that are easy to take home with you!
Kilwins Boulder
1430 Pearl St
Lovely home decor and card shop, with small gifts that are easy to take home with you!
Fun, hip thrift store just blocks away!
Apocalypse
1813 Pearl Street
Fun, hip thrift store just blocks away!
Literally three blocks from us, this "slow fashion" boutique features not only indie designed apparel but curated home goods and of the moment beauty products.
Jones + Co Modern Mercantile
1949 Pearl Street
Literally three blocks from us, this "slow fashion" boutique features not only indie designed apparel but curated home goods and of the moment beauty products.

Essentials

If the big Whole Foods is a bit too intense for you, try our neighborhood Whole Foods, aka Ideal Market.
156 residents recomanen
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.
156 residents recomanen
If the big Whole Foods is a bit too intense for you, try our neighborhood Whole Foods, aka Ideal Market.
This huge Whole Foods is not only a grocery store, but a meeting place, a cafe, and a slice of true Boulder life.
216 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
695 S Broadway
216 residents recomanen
This huge Whole Foods is not only a grocery store, but a meeting place, a cafe, and a slice of true Boulder life.
Need to workout, take a yoga class or get some laps in? This awesome facility is only a few minutes away by car.
42 residents recomanen
North Boulder Recreation Center
3170 Broadway
42 residents recomanen
Need to workout, take a yoga class or get some laps in? This awesome facility is only a few minutes away by car.

Parks & Nature

This is our local hiking trail which provides awesome views both east out to the plains and west to the continental divide at the top.
146 residents recomanen
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon Drive
146 residents recomanen
This is our local hiking trail which provides awesome views both east out to the plains and west to the continental divide at the top.
Every visitor to Boulder should see our crown jewels, the Flatirons, close up at the historic Chautauqua park and trails.
143 residents recomanen
Chautauqua
143 residents recomanen
Every visitor to Boulder should see our crown jewels, the Flatirons, close up at the historic Chautauqua park and trails.
This is a popular uphill climb that provides great eastern views at the top.
18 residents recomanen
Royal Arch Trail
Royal Arch Trail
18 residents recomanen
This is a popular uphill climb that provides great eastern views at the top.
Super secret locals hike just east of the Sanitas Valley Trail.
10 residents recomanen
Dakota Ridge Trail
Dakota Ridge Trail
10 residents recomanen
Super secret locals hike just east of the Sanitas Valley Trail.
Fantastic views from top in all directions. You can start at the Gregory Canyon Trailhead or off of Flagstaff Road for the shorter version.
6 residents recomanen
Green Mountain
6 residents recomanen
Fantastic views from top in all directions. You can start at the Gregory Canyon Trailhead or off of Flagstaff Road for the shorter version.
Quirky town, awesome historic swimming pool, and breathtaking rock faces for avid climbers. Great hiking, too!
172 residents recomanen
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale Rd
172 residents recomanen
Quirky town, awesome historic swimming pool, and breathtaking rock faces for avid climbers. Great hiking, too!
The Boulder Creek Path runs right through town and is a wonderful place to walk or bike for a few miles, east or west. In the summer, the tall cottonwoods lining the banks provide lots of shade, and it is an equally calming, pretty place in the winter. Be careful of hard core speedsters passing on the left!
76 residents recomanen
Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek Path
76 residents recomanen
The Boulder Creek Path runs right through town and is a wonderful place to walk or bike for a few miles, east or west. In the summer, the tall cottonwoods lining the banks provide lots of shade, and it is an equally calming, pretty place in the winter. Be careful of hard core speedsters passing on the left!

Entertainment & Activities

Historic theater/ music venue in the heart of Boulder, just 10-15 minute walk from our place.
165 residents recomanen
Teatre de Boulder
2032 14th St
165 residents recomanen
Historic theater/ music venue in the heart of Boulder, just 10-15 minute walk from our place.

Arts & Culture

Why not catch a live taping of eTown while you're in town, it's just down the street! Great music acts all through the week.
26 residents recomanen
eTown Hall
1535 Spruce St
26 residents recomanen
Why not catch a live taping of eTown while you're in town, it's just down the street! Great music acts all through the week.
If you are looking for local history, this is the place!
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History
1125 Pine St
If you are looking for local history, this is the place!
Small but engaging museum to combine with a trip to the Dushanbe Tea House and/or the farmers market.
102 residents recomanen
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th St
102 residents recomanen
Small but engaging museum to combine with a trip to the Dushanbe Tea House and/or the farmers market.