Guidebook to Boulder, Colorado
Food scene
River and Woods
2328 Pearl StreetTrendy vibe, scrumptious elevated comfort food
Leaf
1710 Pearl StExcellent vegetarian restaurant
Very high quality restaurant with an adjoining butcher - incredible meats
48 locals recommend
Blackbelly
1606 Conestoga StVery high quality restaurant with an adjoining butcher - incredible meats
Izakaya Amu
1221 Spruce StAuthentic Japanese restaurant - shoes must be taken off and all!
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StWonderful bar, wonderful spa, wonderful views..
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdTrendy bar with food trucks
One of Boulder's best kept secrets. Family-owned, tasty Margs, delicious tapas and very reasonably priced
41 locals recommend
Dagabi Cucina
3970 BroadwayOne of Boulder's best kept secrets. Family-owned, tasty Margs, delicious tapas and very reasonably priced
Elon Musks brother's restaurant.. excellent fare from breakfast through to the early hours in the adjoining bar
220 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StElon Musks brother's restaurant.. excellent fare from breakfast through to the early hours in the adjoining bar
High-end Spanish restaurant with an outdoor balcony hosting incredible views of the Flatirons
34 locals recommend
Corrida
1023 Walnut StHigh-end Spanish restaurant with an outdoor balcony hosting incredible views of the Flatirons
Beautifully decorated teahouse with asian inspired menu. Chai latte is to die for!
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StBeautifully decorated teahouse with asian inspired menu. Chai latte is to die for!
Wapos
4929 BroadwayGloriously understated, well-priced, authentic Mexican
Quick and delicious asian food with perfect outdoor seating for people watching
50 locals recommend
Zoe Ma Ma
2010 10th StQuick and delicious asian food with perfect outdoor seating for people watching
Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl StDelicious pizzas with very creative toppings
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl StGet lost in books with a coffee and pastry in hand
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl StJames Beard award-winning Italian Restaurant
High-end restaurant nestled into Flagstaff Mountain overlooking Boulder
56 locals recommend
Flagstaff House
1138 Flagstaff RdHigh-end restaurant nestled into Flagstaff Mountain overlooking Boulder
Sightseeing
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdSkiing within 40 minutes of Boulder!
Historical site with a great variety of trails, wonderful views of the Flatirons and Boulder, and a great restaurant. A must visit.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetHistorical site with a great variety of trails, wonderful views of the Flatirons and Boulder, and a great restaurant. A must visit.
Brainard Lake
Wonderful place to hike, cross country ski and snow shoe
Multiple trails lead up to this local hill with wonderful views over the city and beyond
160 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailMultiple trails lead up to this local hill with wonderful views over the city and beyond
The hub of Boulder... pedestrianised downtown full of every kind of shop you could possibly imagine sprinkled amongst wonderful coffee shops, restaurants and bars
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetThe hub of Boulder... pedestrianised downtown full of every kind of shop you could possibly imagine sprinkled amongst wonderful coffee shops, restaurants and bars
Get acquainted with the history of Boulder and explore an interesting array of rotating exhibits
31 locals recommend
Boulder History Museum
2205 BroadwayGet acquainted with the history of Boulder and explore an interesting array of rotating exhibits
Check out what's going on during your stay at this historic theatre
165 locals recommend
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StCheck out what's going on during your stay at this historic theatre
Radi8 Float Studio and Yoga
5290 Arapahoe AveZen out in a float tank
Fiske Planetarium
2414 Regent DrLearn about all things astronomy
Folsom Field
2400 Colorado AveCatch a game if you can!
City advice
Customs and culture
Boulder climate is classified as the 'high desert'
It's very dry! Drinks lots and use plenty of moisturiser!
What to pack
'Boulder casual'
The dress code of the locals... low key, casual and always with the great outdoors in mind