Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Fresh, homemade, authentic Mediterranean food. Family run restaurant. In a cozy house setting.
11 locals recommend
Arabesque
1634 Walnut StFresh, homemade, authentic Mediterranean food. Family run restaurant. In a cozy house setting.
Laid-back tavern with community tables, a warm fireplace & elevated pub food out of a wood oven. One of the best selections of beers in the town. In February, make sure to drop by for Stout Month. Cash only.
55 locals recommend
Under The Sun Pub & Pizza
627 S BroadwayLaid-back tavern with community tables, a warm fireplace & elevated pub food out of a wood oven. One of the best selections of beers in the town. In February, make sure to drop by for Stout Month. Cash only.
This is a local, small batch ice cream shop. Ice cream is made fresh daily with classic and rotating, inventive flavors. If you can only go once, try their ice cream sandwiches or their root beer floats (with house-made root beer).
74 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
2628 BroadwayThis is a local, small batch ice cream shop. Ice cream is made fresh daily with classic and rotating, inventive flavors. If you can only go once, try their ice cream sandwiches or their root beer floats (with house-made root beer).
Amante Coffee (Uptown Broadway)
4580 BroadwayEntertainment & Activities
This is my favorite yoga spot. Their drop-in rate is a little hefty at $17, but they have the most incredible teachers.
29 locals recommend
Yoga Pod Boulder
1890 30th StThis is my favorite yoga spot. Their drop-in rate is a little hefty at $17, but they have the most incredible teachers.
Parks & Nature
This is a moderate hike, consistent uphill (excellent views), about 2 hrs round trip, if you’re not accustomed to the altitude, plan for many stops and bring extra water. This is a popular trail and a clear route. Dogs are welcome on leash. Parking is easy, along the road, just after the hospital, or across the road there is a hiking parking area.
146 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveThis is a moderate hike, consistent uphill (excellent views), about 2 hrs round trip, if you’re not accustomed to the altitude, plan for many stops and bring extra water. This is a popular trail and a clear route. Dogs are welcome on leash. Parking is easy, along the road, just after the hospital, or across the road there is a hiking parking area.
Sightseeing
West for a quieter more local scene, East for the street performers and shopping. This area of Boulder is known as one of the more bohemian parts of the city. There are tons of unique restaurants, bars and shops.
205 locals recommend
Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayWest for a quieter more local scene, East for the street performers and shopping. This area of Boulder is known as one of the more bohemian parts of the city. There are tons of unique restaurants, bars and shops.
Essentials
Lucky's Market
3960 BroadwayWhole Foods Market
695 S BroadwaySafeway
3325 28th StShopping
29th Street Mall is an open-air walking mall with shops, free parking, and some good local restaurants too!
33 locals recommend
29th Street
29th Street29th Street Mall is an open-air walking mall with shops, free parking, and some good local restaurants too!