Guidebook for Boulder

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Guidebook for Boulder

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It is close, big and has great views. It is our neighborhood "beach". There is a wide open field for walking and games, lots of trees for shade and hammocks, fields for sports, a park for exercise, and a BBQ and hangout space where you can tak shelter if it rains.
45 locals recommend
North Boulder Park
Dellwood Avenue
45 locals recommend
It is close, big and has great views. It is our neighborhood "beach". There is a wide open field for walking and games, lots of trees for shade and hammocks, fields for sports, a park for exercise, and a BBQ and hangout space where you can tak shelter if it rains.
The most iconic trail system in Boulder. It lies at the foot of the flat irons and offers great views. Parking is limited and there can will likely be "crowds" on weekends.
46 locals recommend
Chautauqua Trail
Chautauqua Trail
46 locals recommend
The most iconic trail system in Boulder. It lies at the foot of the flat irons and offers great views. Parking is limited and there can will likely be "crowds" on weekends.
Intimate venue with live artists, talks, etc. http://www.etown.org/events/
26 locals recommend
eTown Hall
1535 Spruce St
26 locals recommend
Intimate venue with live artists, talks, etc. http://www.etown.org/events/

Food Scene

A friend, Robb, owns it and it is delicious. It is new and a bit upscale but you will not be let down with the food, drinks or experience. Classic Boulder Farm to Table cuisine with food that wont leave you feeling too full at the end. If you like cider there is a huge selection. If you don't like it, you might after you leave :). If you go, let him know you are staying at my place.
18 locals recommend
Arcana
909 Walnut St
18 locals recommend
A friend, Robb, owns it and it is delicious. It is new and a bit upscale but you will not be let down with the food, drinks or experience. Classic Boulder Farm to Table cuisine with food that wont leave you feeling too full at the end. If you like cider there is a huge selection. If you don't like it, you might after you leave :). If you go, let him know you are staying at my place.
It is a bit expensive in my opinion but we vote with our dollar and I have to think they pay their employees well and provide solid benefits. They brew their own beer and it is a fun place supporting good people. The vibe is definitely new age consciousness with fun art installations, potions and that kind of stuff.
45 locals recommend
Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place
45 locals recommend
It is a bit expensive in my opinion but we vote with our dollar and I have to think they pay their employees well and provide solid benefits. They brew their own beer and it is a fun place supporting good people. The vibe is definitely new age consciousness with fun art installations, potions and that kind of stuff.
Our local pub. Very easy to walk to.
46 locals recommend
Hungry Toad
2543 Broadway
46 locals recommend
Our local pub. Very easy to walk to.
Best Ice cream in town. If you are looking for gelato there is better.
74 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
2628 Broadway
74 locals recommend
Best Ice cream in town. If you are looking for gelato there is better.
Classic Boulder brewery and pub. Live music every Sunday from 10-2. Wait times will be long in the summer.
154 locals recommend
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl St
154 locals recommend
Classic Boulder brewery and pub. Live music every Sunday from 10-2. Wait times will be long in the summer.
Great tapas on happy hour.
115 locals recommend
The Med
1002 Walnut St
115 locals recommend
Great tapas on happy hour.
The kitchen has 3 restaurants: - The kitchen - The original, lunch and dinner, farm to table, simple but delicious - need reservations most of the time - The kitchen nextdoor - A bit less expensive and more laid back, dont need reservations - The kitchen upstairs - swanky cocktail lounge and great tapas, extensive beer list
220 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St
220 locals recommend
The kitchen has 3 restaurants: - The kitchen - The original, lunch and dinner, farm to table, simple but delicious - need reservations most of the time - The kitchen nextdoor - A bit less expensive and more laid back, dont need reservations - The kitchen upstairs - swanky cocktail lounge and great tapas, extensive beer list
Great pizza, owned by the same folks as Frasca - much cheaper
149 locals recommend
Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl St
149 locals recommend
Great pizza, owned by the same folks as Frasca - much cheaper
Great Happy Hour
102 locals recommend
Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut St
102 locals recommend
Great Happy Hour
A local favorite
131 locals recommend
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl St
131 locals recommend
A local favorite
It is close and good
36 locals recommend
Vic's
2680 Broadway
36 locals recommend
It is close and good
Fun tea shop with great sipping room in the back
13 locals recommend
Ku Cha House of Tea
1211 Pearl St
13 locals recommend
Fun tea shop with great sipping room in the back
Cheap and veg
10 locals recommend
Thrive
1509 Arapahoe Ave
10 locals recommend
Cheap and veg
Vegetarian and tied to Ahi next door so your carnivore friend can get some meat
50 locals recommend
Leaf
1710 Pearl St
50 locals recommend
Vegetarian and tied to Ahi next door so your carnivore friend can get some meat
Great spread of juices, meats, veggies, healthy Boulder food.
32 locals recommend
Zeal
3101 Pearl Parkway
32 locals recommend
Great spread of juices, meats, veggies, healthy Boulder food.
Don't forget to check out the Farmer's Market if you are in town. Wednesday 4-7 and Saturday 8-2.
169 locals recommend
Boulder Farmers Market
13th Street
169 locals recommend
Don't forget to check out the Farmer's Market if you are in town. Wednesday 4-7 and Saturday 8-2.
Our favorite Indian restaurant in town.
10 locals recommend
Tiffins India Cafe
2416 Arapahoe Ave
10 locals recommend
Our favorite Indian restaurant in town.
If you have a car, a fun trip is to make it up to Nederland- a small, funky mountain town up Boulder canyon. Try the momo's!
88 locals recommend
Kathmandu Restaurant
110 N Jefferson St
88 locals recommend
If you have a car, a fun trip is to make it up to Nederland- a small, funky mountain town up Boulder canyon. Try the momo's!
Fancy drinks and locally sourced food. Try the kale salad
139 locals recommend
Oak
1400 Pearl St
139 locals recommend
Fancy drinks and locally sourced food. Try the kale salad

Drinks & Nightlife

Who doesn't love a good biergarten?! This place popped up in Boulder 5 or so years ago an was a instant hit. Big delicious beers, communal tables, and live something most nights of the week. The German food is pretty darn good too.
67 locals recommend
Bohemian Biergarten
2017 13th St
67 locals recommend
Who doesn't love a good biergarten?! This place popped up in Boulder 5 or so years ago an was a instant hit. Big delicious beers, communal tables, and live something most nights of the week. The German food is pretty darn good too.
Bomb craft cocktails in a unique atmosphere - it ill cost you but it is fantastic. Don't go hungry because the food options are sparse. Homemade tonic that is incredible. 4 years later i am still waiting for them to bottle it :)
92 locals recommend
The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut St
92 locals recommend
Bomb craft cocktails in a unique atmosphere - it ill cost you but it is fantastic. Don't go hungry because the food options are sparse. Homemade tonic that is incredible. 4 years later i am still waiting for them to bottle it :)
favorite dive bar in town. lots of pool
25 locals recommend
Sundown Saloon
1136 Pearl St
25 locals recommend
favorite dive bar in town. lots of pool
Boulder's mini night club. If you need to dance it out, come here.
44 locals recommend
Tahona Tequila Bistro
1035 Pearl St
44 locals recommend
Boulder's mini night club. If you need to dance it out, come here.
Great sushi joint that has karaoke on Saturday nights. Really good lunch specials too.
49 locals recommend
Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce St
49 locals recommend
Great sushi joint that has karaoke on Saturday nights. Really good lunch specials too.
A smaller music venue up on the 'hill'.
85 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th St
85 locals recommend
A smaller music venue up on the 'hill'.
One of the most famous breweries around here- cool taproom with tours, food and sometimes music.
201 locals recommend
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct N
201 locals recommend
One of the most famous breweries around here- cool taproom with tours, food and sometimes music.

Shopping

Boulder's iconic outdoor mall. It has everything you could want. Please ask me what you are looking for in particular and I am happy to give suggestions.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl Street
591 locals recommend
Boulder's iconic outdoor mall. It has everything you could want. Please ask me what you are looking for in particular and I am happy to give suggestions.

Getting Around

This is a stop on the SKIP bus line which traverses Boulder North to South down Broadway. Ask for bus maps. I have them.
Broadway & North St station
This is a stop on the SKIP bus line which traverses Boulder North to South down Broadway. Ask for bus maps. I have them.
This is the closest B-Cycle station. You can get a 24 hour (or longer) membership to pick up and drop off bikes at other locations around the city. Visit https://boulder.bcycle.com/ for more info.
33 locals recommend
Pekoe Sip House - Alpine & Broadway
1225 Alpine Ave.
33 locals recommend
This is the closest B-Cycle station. You can get a 24 hour (or longer) membership to pick up and drop off bikes at other locations around the city. Visit https://boulder.bcycle.com/ for more info.
Main Bus Station. check http://www.rtd-denver.com/ for times
64 locals recommend
Downtown Boulder Station
1800 14th St
64 locals recommend
Main Bus Station. check http://www.rtd-denver.com/ for times

Essentials

A bit expensive but good product and walking distance. Known as Ideal Market
156 locals recommend
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.
156 locals recommend
A bit expensive but good product and walking distance. Known as Ideal Market
Cheaper and farther away
46 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2525 Arapahoe Ave
46 locals recommend
Cheaper and farther away
This is a pharmacy but also has household items you may need.
54 locals recommend
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
2700 Broadway
54 locals recommend
This is a pharmacy but also has household items you may need.

Entertainment & Activities

82 locals recommend
Century Theatre
1700 29th St
82 locals recommend
Cheap Bowling and Arcade inside the university. They serve beer
University Memorial Center
Cheap Bowling and Arcade inside the university. They serve beer
My favorite Yoga Studio in town. Try the Kaiut Class!!! You can take the SKIP bus there.
16 locals recommend
Yoga Loft - Boulder
2203 S Broadway
16 locals recommend
My favorite Yoga Studio in town. Try the Kaiut Class!!! You can take the SKIP bus there.
Second favorite studio. Cheap drop in classes
22 locals recommend
The Little Yoga Studio
2525 Arapahoe Ave
22 locals recommend
Second favorite studio. Cheap drop in classes
Great music venue- check it out while you're here bouldertheater.com
165 locals recommend
Boulder Theater
2032 14th St
165 locals recommend
Great music venue- check it out while you're here bouldertheater.com
Sweet climbing gym that offers fitness classes and gym.
24 locals recommend
Movement Climbing & Fitness
2845 Valmont Rd
24 locals recommend
Sweet climbing gym that offers fitness classes and gym.
Fun climbing gym for kids.
7 locals recommend
ABC Kids Climbing
1960 32nd St
7 locals recommend
Fun climbing gym for kids.
Good place to check out with kids- butterflies, lizards, etc. plus you get to touch Rosie the tarantula!
187 locals recommend
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th Ave
187 locals recommend
Good place to check out with kids- butterflies, lizards, etc. plus you get to touch Rosie the tarantula!
If you're here for an extended stay, this is a really cool place to head with kids.
98 locals recommend
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
2999 Co Rd 53
98 locals recommend
If you're here for an extended stay, this is a really cool place to head with kids.