Guidebook to Boulder

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Guidebook to Boulder

Great Hiking Spots

There are many different trail systems around Boulder and a variety of mountains to hike in town.
This is where the famous Flatirons reside.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th Street
649 locals recommend
This is where the famous Flatirons reside.
One of my favorite peaks in Boulder.
160 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas Trail
160 locals recommend
One of my favorite peaks in Boulder.
Eldorado Canyon is a famous climbing area but there are several trails that you can take to enjoy the wonderful rock formations and sights.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale Rd
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon is a famous climbing area but there are several trails that you can take to enjoy the wonderful rock formations and sights.
Flagstaff is one of the mountains that you can hike up by starting at Chautauqua Park or by starting at Settlers Park.
71 locals recommend
Flagstaff Mountain
71 locals recommend
Flagstaff is one of the mountains that you can hike up by starting at Chautauqua Park or by starting at Settlers Park.
Lots of hiking trails from here. This trail will take you up to Shadow Canyon which you can reach the top of South Boulder Peak and Bear Peak.
15 locals recommend
South Mesa Trailhead
3633 Eldorado Springs Dr
15 locals recommend
Lots of hiking trails from here. This trail will take you up to Shadow Canyon which you can reach the top of South Boulder Peak and Bear Peak.
Lots of high alpine and backcountry hiking out here. If you are interested in hiking in the alpine, let us know and we can recommend some good trails for you. You can also Mountain Bike out here.
16 locals recommend
Moffat Tunnel
County Road 16
16 locals recommend
Lots of high alpine and backcountry hiking out here. If you are interested in hiking in the alpine, let us know and we can recommend some good trails for you. You can also Mountain Bike out here.
Awesome hiking and mountain biking venue in Golden Colorado.
86 locals recommend
North Table Mountain Park
4788 CO-93
86 locals recommend
Awesome hiking and mountain biking venue in Golden Colorado.
Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat
3893 N 75th St
8 locals recommend

Shopping and Food

This is an outdoor walking mall that has lots of options for shopping and restaurants. I highly recommend Leaf for food and Jungle for drinks.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl Street
591 locals recommend
This is an outdoor walking mall that has lots of options for shopping and restaurants. I highly recommend Leaf for food and Jungle for drinks.
Although it is about 20 minutes away, it is a local Black owned business. They have crafts, plants, and more.
Maker General
381 Main St
Although it is about 20 minutes away, it is a local Black owned business. They have crafts, plants, and more.
Outdoor shopping mall with a variety of restaurants and shops.
95 locals recommend
Twenty Ninth Street
1710 29th St
95 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping mall with a variety of restaurants and shops.
169 locals recommend
Boulder Farmers Market
13th Street
169 locals recommend

Food scene

Fancy Restaurant with great views.
56 locals recommend
Flagstaff House
1138 Flagstaff Rd
56 locals recommend
Fancy Restaurant with great views.
Fancy Food Court / Bar atmosphere. 8-10 different food options, open seating, and a bar.
49 locals recommend
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut Street
49 locals recommend
Fancy Food Court / Bar atmosphere. 8-10 different food options, open seating, and a bar.
One of my favorite restaurants and tea shops in town.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St
317 locals recommend
One of my favorite restaurants and tea shops in town.
Awesome Nepalese restaurant in downtown.
68 locals recommend
Sherpa Restaurant
825 Walnut St
68 locals recommend
Awesome Nepalese restaurant in downtown.
One of my favorite restaurants in town that is healthy, quick, and delicious.
19 locals recommend
Flower Child
2580 Arapahoe Ave
19 locals recommend
One of my favorite restaurants in town that is healthy, quick, and delicious.
Our favorite Pho restaurant in town.
Boulder Pho
2855 28th St
Our favorite Pho restaurant in town.
Amazing Korean food with vegan options.
A Cup of Peace
3216 Arapahoe Ave
Amazing Korean food with vegan options.
Favorite vegetarian and vegan restaurant in town. We like to get a bunch of side dishes so you can try everything. Good happy hour.
50 locals recommend
Leaf
1710 Pearl St
50 locals recommend
Favorite vegetarian and vegan restaurant in town. We like to get a bunch of side dishes so you can try everything. Good happy hour.
Best burrito place in town.
Nopalito’s
1805 29th Street
Best burrito place in town.
Great Mexican taqueria. Down the street from our house.
11 locals recommend
Pica's Boulder Mexican Taqueria
5360 Arapahoe Ave
11 locals recommend
Great Mexican taqueria. Down the street from our house.
Hidden gem near the University. Great food, drinks, brunch, and outside seating.
27 locals recommend
Cafe Aion
1235 Pennsylvania Ave
27 locals recommend
Hidden gem near the University. Great food, drinks, brunch, and outside seating.
Great beer, french fry, and burger joint. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
118 locals recommend
Southern Sun
627 S Broadway
118 locals recommend
Great beer, french fry, and burger joint. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
Authentic Mexican Food.
Cilantro Mexican Restaurant
2850 Iris Avenue
Authentic Mexican Food.
72 locals recommend
Moe's Broadway Bagel
2650 Broadway
72 locals recommend
Folsom Thai
1575 Folsom Street
Rakkan Ramen
1650 28th Street
16 locals recommend
Verde Boulder
3070 28th St
16 locals recommend

Thrift Stores

A local thrift store supporting a hospice organization. Great finds, good deals, and more.
Hospice Share & Care Thrift Shop
5565 Arapahoe Ave
A local thrift store supporting a hospice organization. Great finds, good deals, and more.
All women's consignment clothing. Great finds, good deals, and more.
Rags Consignments - Boulder
3129 28th St
All women's consignment clothing. Great finds, good deals, and more.
I think you know what you can find at Goodwill... ;)
Goodwill Boulder Store
1741 Baseline Rd
I think you know what you can find at Goodwill... ;)

Bar Scene

Tropical drinks and cocktails. Nice outdoor patio.
10 locals recommend
Jungle
2018 10th St
10 locals recommend
Tropical drinks and cocktails. Nice outdoor patio.
Speak easy like bar underneath the Boulderado Hotel. Local Favorite with music at night.
53 locals recommend
License No 1
2115 13th St
53 locals recommend
Speak easy like bar underneath the Boulderado Hotel. Local Favorite with music at night.
Wonderful bar with lots of Whiskey options.
92 locals recommend
The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut St
92 locals recommend
Wonderful bar with lots of Whiskey options.
Local bar downtown. Lots of beer options. Famous Dale's Pale Ale.
6 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Boulder Taproom
921 Pearl St
6 locals recommend
Local bar downtown. Lots of beer options. Famous Dale's Pale Ale.
Local brewing company and great place to drink beer. Indoor and outdoor seating. Down the street from our house.
54 locals recommend
Upslope Brewing Company
1898 S Flatiron Ct
54 locals recommend
Local brewing company and great place to drink beer. Indoor and outdoor seating. Down the street from our house.
201 locals recommend
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct N
201 locals recommend
67 locals recommend
Bohemian Biergarten
2017 13th St
67 locals recommend
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd
97 locals recommend

Coffee and Tea

A mountaineering shop and cafe all in one.
17 locals recommend
Neptune Mountaineering
633 S Broadway
17 locals recommend
A mountaineering shop and cafe all in one.
Downtown local coffee shop with lots of seating and live music at night.
129 locals recommend
The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl St
129 locals recommend
Downtown local coffee shop with lots of seating and live music at night.
Local coffee and tea shop down the street from our house.
37 locals recommend
OZO Coffee | Arapahoe
5340 Arapahoe Ave
37 locals recommend
Local coffee and tea shop down the street from our house.

Grocery Scene

Grocery shopping and more.
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S Broadway
216 locals recommend
Grocery shopping and more.
Grocery Shopping and more.
26 locals recommend
Safeway
4800 Baseline Rd
26 locals recommend
Grocery Shopping and more.
Grocery shopping and more.
39 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2950 Baseline Rd
39 locals recommend
Grocery shopping and more.
Grocery shopping and more.
298 locals recommend
King Soopers
3600 Table Mesa Dr
298 locals recommend
Grocery shopping and more.