Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Within a walking distance from the AirBnB (20 mins). Large variety of fresh pastries, including gluten-free options.
71 locals recommend
Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery
3990 BroadwayWithin a walking distance from the AirBnB (20 mins). Large variety of fresh pastries, including gluten-free options.
T/aco
1175 Walnut StOMG - try their margaritas!
Osaka's
2460 Canyon BlvdAuthentic Japanese food that's not sushi.
Leaf
1710 Pearl StAll vegetarian & vegan gourmet food. Try their carrot cake - yum!
Hand-crafted Colorado ice cream made in small batches from locally sourced ingredients. You can't go wrong here.
74 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
2628 BroadwayHand-crafted Colorado ice cream made in small batches from locally sourced ingredients. You can't go wrong here.
Local vendors offering produce, crafts, and eats every Saturday, April through November.
169 locals recommend
Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetLocal vendors offering produce, crafts, and eats every Saturday, April through November.
Best ramen in town. Service is fast and prices are extremely reasonable. Highly recommended!
Rakkan Ramen
Best ramen in town. Service is fast and prices are extremely reasonable. Highly recommended!
AOI Sushi and Izakaya
3303 30th StBest sushi in Boulder. Clean, fresh, not fussy. Highly recommended.
Several international fare options served in a modern food court with a rooftop terrace and amazing mountain views. Plus: cocktails & beer.
31 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
1401 Pearl StSeveral international fare options served in a modern food court with a rooftop terrace and amazing mountain views. Plus: cocktails & beer.
Sophisticated Spanish-inspired steakhouse with a wine list to match. Plus a large outside terrace with stunning mountain views. Expensive but worth it.
34 locals recommend
Corrida
1023 Walnut StSophisticated Spanish-inspired steakhouse with a wine list to match. Plus a large outside terrace with stunning mountain views. Expensive but worth it.
Locally sourced Colorado comfort food (but a little fancy). Located in a cozy century-old miner's cabin. Lovely backyard.
River and Woods
Locally sourced Colorado comfort food (but a little fancy). Located in a cozy century-old miner's cabin. Lovely backyard.
A family establishment, located in a small Victorian house. Cajun-Creole breakfast and lunch. Beignets to die for.
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StA family establishment, located in a small Victorian house. Cajun-Creole breakfast and lunch. Beignets to die for.
Traditional Argentinean empanadas and a very friendly, family-run place.
28 locals recommend
Rincon Argentino
2525 Arapahoe AveTraditional Argentinean empanadas and a very friendly, family-run place.
Delicious and healthy food made from fresh ingredients. Great place for vegetarians, vegans, and people with other dietary restrictions.
19 locals recommend
Flower Child
2580 Arapahoe AveDelicious and healthy food made from fresh ingredients. Great place for vegetarians, vegans, and people with other dietary restrictions.
Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl StBest pizza in Colorado, hands down.
The only authentic Persian tea house in North America. This ornate landmark was shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan & rebuilt creekside. It serves teas & light international bites.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StThe only authentic Persian tea house in North America. This ornate landmark was shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan & rebuilt creekside. It serves teas & light international bites.
Groceries & essentials
Lucky's Market
3960 BroadwayGood fresh food, close by
Safeway
3325 28th StIdeal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.Drinks & Nightlife
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdYou just have to see it yourself! https://therayback.com/
Parks & Nature
Wonderland Lake Trailhead
4201 BroadwayEasy hike with great views!
This National Historic Landmark sits right in the Flatirons and is must see.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetThis National Historic Landmark sits right in the Flatirons and is must see.
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveScenic point on Flagstaff Mountain with views & amphitheater accessible by hiking & seasonal road.
7 locals recommend
Realization Point
Flagstaff RoadScenic point on Flagstaff Mountain with views & amphitheater accessible by hiking & seasonal road.
Melody Park
Catalpa Park
3685 19th StBoulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathGreat place to walk, take your pup out and be in nature.
Flatirons
15 minutes from downtown to gorgeous views.
Absolutely stunning hikes along rushing water with views of daredevil rock-climbers. Many trail-heads with varying degrees of difficulty available.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdAbsolutely stunning hikes along rushing water with views of daredevil rock-climbers. Many trail-heads with varying degrees of difficulty available.
Royal Arch Trail
Royal Arch TrailIt's a climb, but well worth the view!
Shopping
Beautiful, outdoor, pedestrian shopping strip with great restaurants and free performances.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetBeautiful, outdoor, pedestrian shopping strip with great restaurants and free performances.
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl StMcGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe AveTHE everything store!
Entertainment & Activities
Located a block from the Pearl Street Mall, you can see live music of all genres, film, comedy, spoken word, corporate meetings, tech conferences, and private celebrations.
165 locals recommend
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StLocated a block from the Pearl Street Mall, you can see live music of all genres, film, comedy, spoken word, corporate meetings, tech conferences, and private celebrations.