Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Visit Pearl Street--array of great restaurants. Best to go on weekends when street entertainers are there.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetVisit Pearl Street--array of great restaurants. Best to go on weekends when street entertainers are there.
Great local dining option that is within a short 10 minute walk.
28 locals recommend
Murphy's North on Iris
2731 Iris AveGreat local dining option that is within a short 10 minute walk.
Buddha Cafe
2719 Iris AveGood Thai food - just a 10 minute walk away
Oak
1400 Pearl StDelicious wood fired dining on historic Pearl St.
Beautiful historic dining hall with amazing food and views of the Flatirons.
54 locals recommend
Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline RdBeautiful historic dining hall with amazing food and views of the Flatirons.
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StGreat sushi bar right on the Pearl St Mall
Owned by our good friend, Mikey. He's a local celebrity. Please stop by and say hello! Great dogs - try a Bison or Elk Brat.
Freddie's Hot Dog Stand
1147-1199 Pearl StreetOwned by our good friend, Mikey. He's a local celebrity. Please stop by and say hello! Great dogs - try a Bison or Elk Brat.
A must see - this beautiful building serves delicious brunch options.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StA must see - this beautiful building serves delicious brunch options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Also great restaurant with patio. If eating with little children go early and ask for patio seating during nice weather.
28 locals recommend
Murphy's North on Iris
2731 Iris AveAlso great restaurant with patio. If eating with little children go early and ask for patio seating during nice weather.
The Med
1002 Walnut StGo for happy hour tapas from 5-6:30 nightly and sit on the patio.
Excellent local brewery that is less than 5 minutes away (by car). Relax, play cards, darts or enjoy a board game.
54 locals recommend
Upslope Brewing Company
1898 S Flatiron CtExcellent local brewery that is less than 5 minutes away (by car). Relax, play cards, darts or enjoy a board game.
Great beer in a fun, casual environment - locals fav. Easy bike ride away.
61 locals recommend
Sanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier AveGreat beer in a fun, casual environment - locals fav. Easy bike ride away.
The West End Tavern
926 Pearl StreetGo for the rooftop dining experience.
OZO Coffee | West Pearl
1015 Pearl StBest coffee in Boulder
Essentials
Safeway
3325 28th StSightseeing
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrFactory tour of Celestial Seasonings Tea.
Leanin' Tree Production Tour and Gift Shop
6055 Longbow DrFree art museum
Great place to rent SUP, sailboats or just enjoy the beach. Hiking nearby as well.
100 locals recommend
Boulder Reservoir
5100 51st StGreat place to rent SUP, sailboats or just enjoy the beach. Hiking nearby as well.
Family owned for 50 years. A fun little 9 hole golf course - no tee times needed. Easy 10 minute drive away. (walkers only- no carts.)
Haystack Mountain Golf Course
5877 Niwot RdFamily owned for 50 years. A fun little 9 hole golf course - no tee times needed. Easy 10 minute drive away. (walkers only- no carts.)
NCAR Mesa Laboratory
1850 Table Mesa DrFree daily tours, great walking trails - beautiful views.
Fitness
Great drop in hot yoga studio that is within biking / walking distance.
25 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
645 27th WayGreat drop in hot yoga studio that is within biking / walking distance.
Free one week trial or drop in rates. This large fitness center is a quick 5 minute bike ride just blocks away.
59 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
4600 W 38th AveFree one week trial or drop in rates. This large fitness center is a quick 5 minute bike ride just blocks away.
City advice
Don't miss
Biking is the best way to get around town
Miles and miles of bike trails to get you around town without parking or traffic hassles.