Guidebook for Boulder
Sightseeing
Great hiking trails, restaurant and summer concerts. Plus just continue up the mountain on Baseline Road for some of the best views of the city---all the way to Denver!
143 locals recommend
Chautauqua
Great hiking trails, restaurant and summer concerts. Plus just continue up the mountain on Baseline Road for some of the best views of the city---all the way to Denver!
One of the best ways to see all of Boulder-all the way to Denver. Non-Boulder residents do have pay a small parking fee, but well worth the views!
84 locals recommend
Flatirons
One of the best ways to see all of Boulder-all the way to Denver. Non-Boulder residents do have pay a small parking fee, but well worth the views!
Only 1.5 miles from the house (a 30 minute walk) the Pearl St. Mall is a Boulder center piece, packed with shops, restaurants, street performers and much more. You can also hop on a bus to go.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetOnly 1.5 miles from the house (a 30 minute walk) the Pearl St. Mall is a Boulder center piece, packed with shops, restaurants, street performers and much more. You can also hop on a bus to go.
Everything Else
Rather than renting a car, you may want to check out this car share program for while you are in town.
Colorado CarShare
2855 63rd StRather than renting a car, you may want to check out this car share program for while you are in town.
Great Food
My favorite place to grab a coffee-just a short walk from the house!
25 locals recommend
Red Rock Coffeehouse
3325 28th StMy favorite place to grab a coffee-just a short walk from the house!
Amante Coffee (Uptown Broadway)
4580 BroadwayLove Italian coffee? This is your place!
Cured
1825 Pearl StCoffee, locally cured meat, fresh cheese-yum!
Never been to Snooze? Worth the Jetson's style decor.....not to mention the pancakes.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveNever been to Snooze? Worth the Jetson's style decor.....not to mention the pancakes.
In need of some grits and trout for breakfast? Huge, fluffy biscuits with homemade jam? Eggplant and eggs? Creole breakfast at it's best! Get here early on the weekend or be prepared to wait!
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StIn need of some grits and trout for breakfast? Huge, fluffy biscuits with homemade jam? Eggplant and eggs? Creole breakfast at it's best! Get here early on the weekend or be prepared to wait!
Fresh, delicious Chinese food to eat in or out-bring cash, no credit cards.
37 locals recommend
China Gourmet
3970 BroadwayFresh, delicious Chinese food to eat in or out-bring cash, no credit cards.
Fresh, local food served in part ala cart. Small, fast and healthy....not to mention delicious! In the mood to feel righteously healthy and still spoil yourself? This is it.
53 locals recommend
Fresh Thymes Eatery
2500 30th StFresh, local food served in part ala cart. Small, fast and healthy....not to mention delicious! In the mood to feel righteously healthy and still spoil yourself? This is it.
Wahoo's fish taco's is great for a quick lunch or dinner-or if you're feeling Thai-check out Black Pepper Pho in the same center!
13 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
2790 Pearl StWahoo's fish taco's is great for a quick lunch or dinner-or if you're feeling Thai-check out Black Pepper Pho in the same center!
Pho for lunch? This is your place!o- Or if you're feeling tacos-check out Wahoo's Fish Tacos in the same center!
9 locals recommend
Black Pepper Pho Restaurant
2770 Pearl StPho for lunch? This is your place!o- Or if you're feeling tacos-check out Wahoo's Fish Tacos in the same center!
Looong time Boulder favorite, the Buff great for brunch or lunch. Around the corner is McGuckin Hardware. While you're eating, think of some strange thing you want to find and then go try to find it!
53 locals recommend
The Buff
2600 Canyon BlvdLooong time Boulder favorite, the Buff great for brunch or lunch. Around the corner is McGuckin Hardware. While you're eating, think of some strange thing you want to find and then go try to find it!
Tasty, lighter fare and modestly priced Thai food within walking distance from the house.
23 locals recommend
Buddha Cafe
2719 Iris AveTasty, lighter fare and modestly priced Thai food within walking distance from the house.
Located next to Boulder Creek and across from Central Park, this is indisputably Boulder's most beautiful building.
Completely built by hand without the use of any power tools, the Teahouse was constructed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan as a gift to their sister city, Boulder. It was disassembled, crated up, and sent halfway around the world to be rebuilt in Boulder as a symbol of friendship and cultural exploration
The food is reasonable and diverse with something for everyone-breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or book a special tea time!
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StLocated next to Boulder Creek and across from Central Park, this is indisputably Boulder's most beautiful building.
Completely built by hand without the use of any power tools, the Teahouse was constructed in Dushanbe, Tajikistan as a gift to their sister city, Boulder. It was disassembled, crated up, and sent halfway around the world to be rebuilt in Boulder as a symbol of friendship and cultural exploration
The food is reasonable and diverse with something for everyone-breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or book a special tea time!
Located within walking distance from the house, Rayback's is a neighborhood backyard party-happening every night. With food trucks, bar and music, you'll always find something happening. It's also great for hanging out, drinking coffee and working during the day.
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdLocated within walking distance from the house, Rayback's is a neighborhood backyard party-happening every night. With food trucks, bar and music, you'll always find something happening. It's also great for hanging out, drinking coffee and working during the day.
Shopping
Need something? Anything? Are you a hardware geek? Camper, cook, gardener, anything???? Walk in here and challenge them to not have what you want! But be warned, it's a time trap!
39 locals recommend
McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe AveNeed something? Anything? Are you a hardware geek? Camper, cook, gardener, anything???? Walk in here and challenge them to not have what you want! But be warned, it's a time trap!
Entertainment & Activities
Spruce Pool
2102 Spruce StGreat neighborhood swimming hole!
Grab a beer!
Just 10 minutes away by car, Avery is a great place to enjoy local beers, great food and just hang out.
201 locals recommend
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct NJust 10 minutes away by car, Avery is a great place to enjoy local beers, great food and just hang out.
A local favorite and just over a mile away, Twisted Pine is a local favorite. Try their beer sampler!
19 locals recommend
Twisted Pine Brewing Co
3201 Walnut StA local favorite and just over a mile away, Twisted Pine is a local favorite. Try their beer sampler!
North on the way out of town you'll find 23 brews on tap-try the IPA's .
54 locals recommend
Upslope Brewing Company
1898 S Flatiron CtNorth on the way out of town you'll find 23 brews on tap-try the IPA's .
Wine and Spirits
Just a few blocks from the house, Boulder Wine and Spirits is small but with a great selection and even better prices
Boulder Wine and Spirits
3325 28th StJust a few blocks from the house, Boulder Wine and Spirits is small but with a great selection and even better prices
If you want to choose from EVERYTHING, Hazels is the place to go.
24 locals recommend
Hazel's Beverage World
1955 28th StIf you want to choose from EVERYTHING, Hazels is the place to go.