Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
bartaco
1048 Pearl St12
íbúar mæla meðBest tacos in Boulder with nice patio for people watching
Great breakfast and lunch spot. Fills up early in the mornings. Grab a table next to the river. Also adjacent to Saturday Farmer's Market
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1770 13th Street174
íbúar mæla meðGreat breakfast and lunch spot. Fills up early in the mornings. Grab a table next to the river. Also adjacent to Saturday Farmer's Market
A cheap breakfast spot. More diner quality food, but they have toys for kids, and you can eat here cheap as a family. Also, popular with locals and families and college kids so get here early. Many entrees come with 2 sides such as french toast or pancakes as your sides, making it cheap to feed a family.
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3073 Walnut Street24
íbúar mæla meðA cheap breakfast spot. More diner quality food, but they have toys for kids, and you can eat here cheap as a family. Also, popular with locals and families and college kids so get here early. Many entrees come with 2 sides such as french toast or pancakes as your sides, making it cheap to feed a family.
Very popular breakfast spot with locals and college kids and visiting families. Plenty of options, and cheap kids menu, but surrounded by some new hotels making it popular. Get there early or plan to wait 30-40 minutes
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íbúar mæla meðThe Buff
2600 Canyon Boulevard31
íbúar mæla meðVery popular breakfast spot with locals and college kids and visiting families. Plenty of options, and cheap kids menu, but surrounded by some new hotels making it popular. Get there early or plan to wait 30-40 minutes
Another popular breakfast spot. One of the best menus and good for people watching, but again, get there early or plan on waiting 30-60 minutes for a table.
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íbúar mæla meðSnooze an A.M. Eatery
1617 Pearl Street92
íbúar mæla meðAnother popular breakfast spot. One of the best menus and good for people watching, but again, get there early or plan on waiting 30-60 minutes for a table.
GREAT happy hour. This is a small local place that's been around forever, but it's tiny, so it fills up fast. If going for happy hour, get there by 4pm or expect to wait. Gets crowded so not kid friendly. Probably some of the best seafood in Boulder
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íbúar mæla meðJax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
928 Pearl Street51
íbúar mæla meðGREAT happy hour. This is a small local place that's been around forever, but it's tiny, so it fills up fast. If going for happy hour, get there by 4pm or expect to wait. Gets crowded so not kid friendly. Probably some of the best seafood in Boulder
Amante Coffee
2850 Baseline Road8
íbúar mæla meðAmazing views of the Flatirons on their upstairs patio deck!
One of the nation's top restaurants, Frasca offers refined Northern Italian plates based on locally sourced ingredients paired with top-shelf wines. THE place to go on a date, whether the first, or 50th anniversary. Don't forget to check out it's baby sister, Pizzaria Locale, right next door for a classic Napoletana pizza in an elegantly casual setting that offers excellent selections of beers, wines, and amaro-based cocktails.
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1738 Pearl Street59
íbúar mæla meðOne of the nation's top restaurants, Frasca offers refined Northern Italian plates based on locally sourced ingredients paired with top-shelf wines. THE place to go on a date, whether the first, or 50th anniversary. Don't forget to check out it's baby sister, Pizzaria Locale, right next door for a classic Napoletana pizza in an elegantly casual setting that offers excellent selections of beers, wines, and amaro-based cocktails.
Great views out over Boulder. Meals are pricey, but it's not too bad if just getting drinks and apps out on the patio to enjoy the great views, especially at sunset
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Flagstaff House Restaurant
1138 Flagstaff Road22
íbúar mæla meðGreat views out over Boulder. Meals are pricey, but it's not too bad if just getting drinks and apps out on the patio to enjoy the great views, especially at sunset
Parks & Nature
Just 10 minutes by car from the house. Iconic Flatiron views and trails suitable for all ages and abilities. Also a popular spot for local rock climbers. Consider going to brunch at nearby Chautauqua House and get a table on the deck. They also host summer concerts with a number of popular performers and symphonies
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íbúar mæla meðChautauqua Park
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íbúar mæla meðJust 10 minutes by car from the house. Iconic Flatiron views and trails suitable for all ages and abilities. Also a popular spot for local rock climbers. Consider going to brunch at nearby Chautauqua House and get a table on the deck. They also host summer concerts with a number of popular performers and symphonies
Estes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails.
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íbúar mæla meðEstes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails.
Stunning park at the head of the Boulder Creek and Boulder Creek Path with a variety of recreational amenities, including a playground, open turf, a picnic shelter and little pools to dip in. Check out the tubers floating down the creek on a hot summer day!
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íbúar mæla meðEben G. Fine Park
101 Arapahoe Avenue45
íbúar mæla meðStunning park at the head of the Boulder Creek and Boulder Creek Path with a variety of recreational amenities, including a playground, open turf, a picnic shelter and little pools to dip in. Check out the tubers floating down the creek on a hot summer day!
Flagstaff Mountain is a foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, a mere 3.5 miles away! There you'll find gorgeous day and night views of Boulder, Metropolitan Denver, and the surrounding mountains. There are hiking and bike trails, picnic areas, the Summit Nature Center, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
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íbúar mæla meðFlagstaff Mountain
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íbúar mæla meðFlagstaff Mountain is a foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, a mere 3.5 miles away! There you'll find gorgeous day and night views of Boulder, Metropolitan Denver, and the surrounding mountains. There are hiking and bike trails, picnic areas, the Summit Nature Center, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
Arts & Culture
This is about the only place in Boulder showing independent films, but they also have plays, comedy, musicals, etc. Check their listings
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íbúar mæla meðDairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut Street59
íbúar mæla meðThis is about the only place in Boulder showing independent films, but they also have plays, comedy, musicals, etc. Check their listings
It is the mission of BDT Stage to provide live, Broadway-quality musical theatre entertainment with fine dining to create a unique experience for groups, families and all discerning theatre goers.
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íbúar mæla meðBDT Stage
5501 Arapahoe Avenue6
íbúar mæla meðIt is the mission of BDT Stage to provide live, Broadway-quality musical theatre entertainment with fine dining to create a unique experience for groups, families and all discerning theatre goers.
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th Street34
íbúar mæla meðAnother live music spot, located on the 'Hill" near campus
Essentials
Typically the most expensive grocery store in town, but best place for organic products. Lots of little restaurants inside also and local people watching.
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2905 Pearl Street96
íbúar mæla meðTypically the most expensive grocery store in town, but best place for organic products. Lots of little restaurants inside also and local people watching.
If you just need a general grocery store, this is the best one and just a 5 minute drive away. There are others such as Safeway near us, but King Soopers has everything, including decent organic produce and prices are better than Whole Foods
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íbúar mæla meðKing Soopers
1650 30th Street18
íbúar mæla meðIf you just need a general grocery store, this is the best one and just a 5 minute drive away. There are others such as Safeway near us, but King Soopers has everything, including decent organic produce and prices are better than Whole Foods
Best, local-feeling, grocery store, almost completely organic and sustainable.
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íbúar mæla meðNatural Grocers
2685 Pearl Street34
íbúar mæla meðBest, local-feeling, grocery store, almost completely organic and sustainable.
Drinks & Nightlife
World famous music venue. 30 minute drive from the house depending on traffic. Get there early to enjoy tailgating before performances.
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íbúar mæla meðRed Rocks Amphitheatre
18300 W Alameda Pkwy723
íbúar mæla meðWorld famous music venue. 30 minute drive from the house depending on traffic. Get there early to enjoy tailgating before performances.
The historic Boulder Theater has a diverse and colorful past that continues with a thriving present as one of the premiere concert venues in the nation.
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íbúar mæla meðBoulder Theater
2032 14th Street80
íbúar mæla meðThe historic Boulder Theater has a diverse and colorful past that continues with a thriving present as one of the premiere concert venues in the nation.
Entertainment & Activities
Unique tour of one of the most famous teas of the US! Make sure to check out the "Peppermint" room!
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íbúar mæla meðCelestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime Drive56
íbúar mæla meðUnique tour of one of the most famous teas of the US! Make sure to check out the "Peppermint" room!
Besides being a place to admire the Flatirons, sip coffee, enjoy a movie, shop, eat/drink, attend yoga classes and simply stroll, this outdoor mall also has:
-Children's Play Area, conveniently located next to Starbucks.
-Boulder B-Cycle. Hop on a bike and tool around town for as long as you need. Rent here and drop off at another station so you can enjoy Boulder by bike!
-Pet-Friendly, like most places in Boulder, even the 4-footed furry ones are welcome at Twenty Ninth Street.
-LIVE free music concerts every Friday & Saturday, May 25 – September 1 from 6-9pm in the Central Plaza. Drinks will be offered from The Barrel and a variety of food trucks are there on Saturdays.
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29th Street
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íbúar mæla meðBesides being a place to admire the Flatirons, sip coffee, enjoy a movie, shop, eat/drink, attend yoga classes and simply stroll, this outdoor mall also has:
-Children's Play Area, conveniently located next to Starbucks.
-Boulder B-Cycle. Hop on a bike and tool around town for as long as you need. Rent here and drop off at another station so you can enjoy Boulder by bike!
-Pet-Friendly, like most places in Boulder, even the 4-footed furry ones are welcome at Twenty Ninth Street.
-LIVE free music concerts every Friday & Saturday, May 25 – September 1 from 6-9pm in the Central Plaza. Drinks will be offered from The Barrel and a variety of food trucks are there on Saturdays.
Fresh, spring water-fed swimming pool with a retro vibe
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íbúar mæla meðEldorado Springs Resort & Pool - Closed for Summer 2019
294 Artesian Drive10
íbúar mæla meðFresh, spring water-fed swimming pool with a retro vibe
The Boulder Farmer's Market is a nonprofit organization operating producer-only farmers markets in Colorado since 1987. Our mission is to support, promote and expand local agriculture, making fresh products accessible to our community and strengthening relationships between local food producers and food consumers. Come hungry for local food trucks, ready to listen to music, dip your toes in the Boulder Creek, play on the fields, picnic on the lawns and enjoy shopping for fresh, local produce!
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íbúar mæla meðBoulder Farmers Market
13th Street80
íbúar mæla meðThe Boulder Farmer's Market is a nonprofit organization operating producer-only farmers markets in Colorado since 1987. Our mission is to support, promote and expand local agriculture, making fresh products accessible to our community and strengthening relationships between local food producers and food consumers. Come hungry for local food trucks, ready to listen to music, dip your toes in the Boulder Creek, play on the fields, picnic on the lawns and enjoy shopping for fresh, local produce!
This is a good outdoor pool for younger kids and there's a lap pool as well. It costs $7 per day per adult. https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/spruce-pool
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2102 Spruce Street12
íbúar mæla meðThis is a good outdoor pool for younger kids and there's a lap pool as well. It costs $7 per day per adult. https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/spruce-pool
This is nearby. It has a good kids pool with large slide and lap pools, but it's all indoors. There are also tennis courts, volleyball, handball, and a fun playground. You can also pay about $7 adult per day for access to the gym and pool.
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5660 Sioux Drive8
íbúar mæla meðThis is nearby. It has a good kids pool with large slide and lap pools, but it's all indoors. There are also tennis courts, volleyball, handball, and a fun playground. You can also pay about $7 adult per day for access to the gym and pool.
Great outdoor pool area. Be sure to check schedules, as there's often only lap swim, with open swim for kids only certain hours of the day. There's also a great park playground area, park, and skate park as well https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/scott-carpenter-pool
Scott Carpenter Pool
1505 30th StGreat outdoor pool area. Be sure to check schedules, as there's often only lap swim, with open swim for kids only certain hours of the day. There's also a great park playground area, park, and skate park as well https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/scott-carpenter-pool
This is where people go to rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, or go for a swim at the beach. A good place for families to picnic at. It's not free though https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/boulder-reservoir
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íbúar mæla meðBoulder Reservoir
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íbúar mæla meðThis is where people go to rent kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, or go for a swim at the beach. A good place for families to picnic at. It's not free though https://bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/boulder-reservoir
Shopping
Nationally known and rated, iconic pedestrian mall. Everything from a splash pad for kids, music, performers, food, shopping, bars and restaurants. An absolute MUST.
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1942 Pearl Street301
íbúar mæla meðNationally known and rated, iconic pedestrian mall. Everything from a splash pad for kids, music, performers, food, shopping, bars and restaurants. An absolute MUST.