Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Curry N Kebob
3050 28th StFast, delicious, Indian food. Casual eating only two blocks away.
This restaurant is owned by Top Chef Winner Hosea Rosenberg. His American fusion style, mixed with traditional SouthWestern food is fantastic! This is our favorite spot for a date night, celebration, or a chance to show visitors the Colorado culinary scene.
48 locals recommend
Blackbelly
1606 Conestoga StThis restaurant is owned by Top Chef Winner Hosea Rosenberg. His American fusion style, mixed with traditional SouthWestern food is fantastic! This is our favorite spot for a date night, celebration, or a chance to show visitors the Colorado culinary scene.
Looking for some amazing hummus or kebabs? This place is great for delicious Mediterranean. We typically do takeout and rent a movie.
32 locals recommend
Ali Baba Grill
109 N Rubey DrLooking for some amazing hummus or kebabs? This place is great for delicious Mediterranean. We typically do takeout and rent a movie.
Boulder Pho
2855 28th StLooking for Vietnamese food? This is our favorite spot for pho, noodle bowls and more.
This is a classic culinary spot. At Oak you can try cocktails made by mixologists, order a full pork roast with family, or just snack on their delicious appetizers. Great scene, delicious food.
139 locals recommend
Oak
1400 Pearl StThis is a classic culinary spot. At Oak you can try cocktails made by mixologists, order a full pork roast with family, or just snack on their delicious appetizers. Great scene, delicious food.
This is a popular spot to drink a margarita on the roof and watch the sun set over the Flatirons.
69 locals recommend
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut StThis is a popular spot to drink a margarita on the roof and watch the sun set over the Flatirons.
This spot has the best view in town. Hidden above an office builder you can enjoy cocktails and tapas while staring at the best view of the Flatirons.
34 locals recommend
Corrida
1023 Walnut StThis spot has the best view in town. Hidden above an office builder you can enjoy cocktails and tapas while staring at the best view of the Flatirons.
This is an eclectic spot up the canyon above Boulder. This local favorite has farm to table dinners and fantastic live music.
42 locals recommend
Gold Hill Inn
401 Main StThis is an eclectic spot up the canyon above Boulder. This local favorite has farm to table dinners and fantastic live music.
Don't wait in the long line at Snooze, this delightful spot close to our home is just as delicious, if not more.
102 locals recommend
Tangerine
2777 Iris AveDon't wait in the long line at Snooze, this delightful spot close to our home is just as delicious, if not more.
Worth the wait, or get there really early. Make to order beignets with your coffee. Our favorite dish is the Cajun breakfast: pulled pork, fried eggs and beans. YUM!
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StWorth the wait, or get there really early. Make to order beignets with your coffee. Our favorite dish is the Cajun breakfast: pulled pork, fried eggs and beans. YUM!
Drinks & Nightlife
This food truck park/bar is a neighborhood favorite. It has different food options each night, tons of local beer, a full bar, and live music. It's also great for dogs and kids offering a large outdoor area with corn hole and a fire pit.
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdThis food truck park/bar is a neighborhood favorite. It has different food options each night, tons of local beer, a full bar, and live music. It's also great for dogs and kids offering a large outdoor area with corn hole and a fire pit.
Love mixed drinks? This is your spot. Order from their fantastic list of cocktails or tell the bartender what you like, and they will mix you something special.
92 locals recommend
The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut StLove mixed drinks? This is your spot. Order from their fantastic list of cocktails or tell the bartender what you like, and they will mix you something special.
This is our favorite brewery in town because the beers are just that good. Owner Adam is a passionate beer enthusiastic who started with his own brew shop. He then opened the other half to showcase he own brews and he's proven himself. Grab a stool, try a latest flavor and chat up with Adam. He's full of interesting ideas and stories! They also have comedy open mic on Thursday's and an occasional band here and there.
7 locals recommend
VisionQuest Brewery
2510 47th StThis is our favorite brewery in town because the beers are just that good. Owner Adam is a passionate beer enthusiastic who started with his own brew shop. He then opened the other half to showcase he own brews and he's proven himself. Grab a stool, try a latest flavor and chat up with Adam. He's full of interesting ideas and stories! They also have comedy open mic on Thursday's and an occasional band here and there.
Sightseeing
This hike is a work out, but worth the climb. In the summer time get up early, the trail gets hot!
47 locals recommend
Sanitas Valley Trail
Sanitas Valley TrailThis hike is a work out, but worth the climb. In the summer time get up early, the trail gets hot!
Parks & Nature
Chautauqua is a not only a music conservatory, but its also a park with access to the Flatirons. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the beautiful trails here. Pick a trail for your style, there's easy, intermediate, and expert.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetChautauqua is a not only a music conservatory, but its also a park with access to the Flatirons. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the beautiful trails here. Pick a trail for your style, there's easy, intermediate, and expert.
Arts & Culture
Our local contemporary art museum has exhibits year round and is in the heart of downtown Boulder.
102 locals recommend
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th StOur local contemporary art museum has exhibits year round and is in the heart of downtown Boulder.
Only a few blocks from our home the Dairy Arts Center provides art exhibits, theater performances, indie films, classes and more.
105 locals recommend
Dairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut StOnly a few blocks from our home the Dairy Arts Center provides art exhibits, theater performances, indie films, classes and more.
Looking for a moment away from the kids? Or want to do a drop in studio class? This little local art school is a Boulder favorite with kids and adults. They provide pottery, acrylic, Saturday morning open studio for kids, and more.
Tinker Art Studio
693B S BroadwayLooking for a moment away from the kids? Or want to do a drop in studio class? This little local art school is a Boulder favorite with kids and adults. They provide pottery, acrylic, Saturday morning open studio for kids, and more.
Essentials
Our favorite spot for groceries with an awesome bulk section. Try their sausages from the meat counter!
46 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2525 Arapahoe AveOur favorite spot for groceries with an awesome bulk section. Try their sausages from the meat counter!
Entertainment & Activities
Century Theatre
1700 29th StClose by and in the mall. Has all the latest movies!
This theater has shows almost every night with bands from around the world and local musicians.
165 locals recommend
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StThis theater has shows almost every night with bands from around the world and local musicians.
This music theater is small, but packed with sound. The intimate setting is great for small and large bands. Even though it's near campus this theater pulls in a crowd of all ages.
85 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th StThis music theater is small, but packed with sound. The intimate setting is great for small and large bands. Even though it's near campus this theater pulls in a crowd of all ages.