Guidebook for Boulder
Parks & Nature
Boulder's beloved Flatirons — those slanting, massive slabs of sandstone that form Boulder's backdrop from just about any angle — tend to have a slightly mystical effect on visitors. We're willing to bet you'll be drawn to them, and the Open Space Mountain Parks area adjacent to the Chautauqua historic district affords the best way to get a closer look. Gaze up at them from the hiking area's beautiful meadow, where dozens of trails lead off into the foothills, then hike right up into the Flatirons if you are seeking a bit more exercise and adventure.
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Flatirons
Boulder's beloved Flatirons — those slanting, massive slabs of sandstone that form Boulder's backdrop from just about any angle — tend to have a slightly mystical effect on visitors. We're willing to bet you'll be drawn to them, and the Open Space Mountain Parks area adjacent to the Chautauqua historic district affords the best way to get a closer look. Gaze up at them from the hiking area's beautiful meadow, where dozens of trails lead off into the foothills, then hike right up into the Flatirons if you are seeking a bit more exercise and adventure.
Miles of paved path meander right through the heart of Boulder and are easily accessible to all. Join locals who bike, jog, skate and walk Boulder Creek Path alongside the babbling creek beneath shady old-growth trees for some fresh air and beautiful Boulder views.
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Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathMiles of paved path meander right through the heart of Boulder and are easily accessible to all. Join locals who bike, jog, skate and walk Boulder Creek Path alongside the babbling creek beneath shady old-growth trees for some fresh air and beautiful Boulder views.
Sightseeing
Get an up-close look at how the largest tea manufacturer in North America blends ingredients into some of the country's most beloved teas (Sleepytime tea, anyone?). See the production floor, catch of whiff of the famous mint room, taste any of the teas and view tea-box art in the gallery — all for free. Celestial Seasonings was named one of the country's best food factory tours by USA TODAY's Readers' Choice.
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Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrGet an up-close look at how the largest tea manufacturer in North America blends ingredients into some of the country's most beloved teas (Sleepytime tea, anyone?). See the production floor, catch of whiff of the famous mint room, taste any of the teas and view tea-box art in the gallery — all for free. Celestial Seasonings was named one of the country's best food factory tours by USA TODAY's Readers' Choice.
Unless you've been to Tajikistan, you've probably never seen a teahouse like this one. Handcrafted by artisans in Boulder's sister city of Dunshanbe, the structure was shipped piece-by-piece from the Tajikistan city and assembled in Boulder. It is an inviting and peaceful place to enjoy one of dozens of types of teas and a bite to eat while taking in the vibrant carvings and paintings that cover every inch of the interior.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StUnless you've been to Tajikistan, you've probably never seen a teahouse like this one. Handcrafted by artisans in Boulder's sister city of Dunshanbe, the structure was shipped piece-by-piece from the Tajikistan city and assembled in Boulder. It is an inviting and peaceful place to enjoy one of dozens of types of teas and a bite to eat while taking in the vibrant carvings and paintings that cover every inch of the interior.
VIA HOTEL — If you don't take BANJO BILLY'S BUS TOUR, you'll constantly be wondering what you're missing each time you spot the recognizable school-bus-turned-hillbilly-shack rambling around town. You're bound to learn a lot more about Boulder on this unique tour that covers ghost stories, legend and lore on a saddle, recliner or couch and listen to the entertaining guide share fun facts and silly stories.
90-minute history tours of Boulder from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Hear ghost tales, crime stories and history as the bus rolls through downtown Boulder, "The Hill" and Chautauqua. You won’t forget this bus tour! Tours are offered year-round.
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Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th StVIA HOTEL — If you don't take BANJO BILLY'S BUS TOUR, you'll constantly be wondering what you're missing each time you spot the recognizable school-bus-turned-hillbilly-shack rambling around town. You're bound to learn a lot more about Boulder on this unique tour that covers ghost stories, legend and lore on a saddle, recliner or couch and listen to the entertaining guide share fun facts and silly stories.
90-minute history tours of Boulder from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Hear ghost tales, crime stories and history as the bus rolls through downtown Boulder, "The Hill" and Chautauqua. You won’t forget this bus tour! Tours are offered year-round.
Arts & Culture
The historic Boulder Theater has been a stage for music and film since 1906, though in various incarnations. Today, the theater's art deco facade and neon marquis are almost as iconic to Boulder as the Flatirons. And from big-name musical acts like Shawn Colvin and Sheryl Crow to local faves such as Big Head Todd and the Monsters and The Samples, the Boulder Theater has put on some of the finest shows in Boulder's history.
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Боулдерский театр
2032 14th StThe historic Boulder Theater has been a stage for music and film since 1906, though in various incarnations. Today, the theater's art deco facade and neon marquis are almost as iconic to Boulder as the Flatirons. And from big-name musical acts like Shawn Colvin and Sheryl Crow to local faves such as Big Head Todd and the Monsters and The Samples, the Boulder Theater has put on some of the finest shows in Boulder's history.
Where Boulder Plays — Performance & Event Venue — An old dairy plant houses art galleries, a cinema & theaters for drama, dance & comedy troupes.
The national award-winning Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company produces entertaining, vibrant, thought-provoking, powerful plays.
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents profound theatrical stories that inspire our audiences and enrich our community.
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Центр искусств Dairy
2590 Walnut StWhere Boulder Plays — Performance & Event Venue — An old dairy plant houses art galleries, a cinema & theaters for drama, dance & comedy troupes.
The national award-winning Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company produces entertaining, vibrant, thought-provoking, powerful plays.
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents profound theatrical stories that inspire our audiences and enrich our community.
Shopping
SEASONAL, WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
Named the No. 1 farmers' market in the country by readers of USA Today, the Boulder Farmers' Market is the perfect way to experience Boulder like a local. Established in 1986 by a handful of local farmers looking to sell farm-fresh produce directly to the public, the market is a growers-only outlet. Shoppers are guaranteed the best selection of locally grown, seasonal produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, flowers, wines and gourmet food products available in Boulder County. Open Wednesdays 4pm–8pm, May–October and Saturdays 8 am–2pm, April through November.
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Фермерский рынок Боулдер
13th StreetSEASONAL, WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
Named the No. 1 farmers' market in the country by readers of USA Today, the Boulder Farmers' Market is the perfect way to experience Boulder like a local. Established in 1986 by a handful of local farmers looking to sell farm-fresh produce directly to the public, the market is a growers-only outlet. Shoppers are guaranteed the best selection of locally grown, seasonal produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, flowers, wines and gourmet food products available in Boulder County. Open Wednesdays 4pm–8pm, May–October and Saturdays 8 am–2pm, April through November.
Everything Else
Architecturally stunning and full of lovely gathering spaces, the CU campus is worth a stroll through just to admire the setting. But there are also a few attractions that are worthy of your can't-miss list, too: Old Main (the school's original building dating back to 1876), Mary Rippon Theatre (home stage for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival), Macky Auditorium and Fiske Planetarium being chiefly among them.
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Колорадский университет в Боулдере
Architecturally stunning and full of lovely gathering spaces, the CU campus is worth a stroll through just to admire the setting. But there are also a few attractions that are worthy of your can't-miss list, too: Old Main (the school's original building dating back to 1876), Mary Rippon Theatre (home stage for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival), Macky Auditorium and Fiske Planetarium being chiefly among them.
Craft beers, brewery tours & pub grub plus folk, acoustic & bluegrass music some nights. Offers fresh pub fare and finely crafted brews in an environment that's comfortable like your living room. You'll find no televisions at Mountain Sun, giving you a chance, instead, to meet and discuss the world in which we live, or simply to play Scrabble.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl StCraft beers, brewery tours & pub grub plus folk, acoustic & bluegrass music some nights. Offers fresh pub fare and finely crafted brews in an environment that's comfortable like your living room. You'll find no televisions at Mountain Sun, giving you a chance, instead, to meet and discuss the world in which we live, or simply to play Scrabble.
Food Scene
Oh, so many restaurants to choose from! You are sure to find a place that suits your tastes any day at most any hour. The brick-paved Pearl Street is Boulder's heart and soul — a central gathering place where locals and visitors alike come to stroll and shop among the historic storefronts, dine at buzzed-about restaurants, sip coffee, throw back a microbrew or simply people-watch. If you do only one thing in Boulder, walking this pedestrian mall should probably be it.
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Торговый центр Перл-Стрит
1303 Pearl StreetOh, so many restaurants to choose from! You are sure to find a place that suits your tastes any day at most any hour. The brick-paved Pearl Street is Boulder's heart and soul — a central gathering place where locals and visitors alike come to stroll and shop among the historic storefronts, dine at buzzed-about restaurants, sip coffee, throw back a microbrew or simply people-watch. If you do only one thing in Boulder, walking this pedestrian mall should probably be it.
Modern coffeehouse with warm atmosphere serving locally roasted, organic espresso, rotating beer & wine; live music every night.
There's an outdoor seating area with good Pearl Street people watching. The vibe of the place is warm and cooperative. Customers share tables when it's crowded, and it's often crowded. In the evenings there's often a concert or poetry reading happening with local musicians or poets performing. Open later than most coffee shops so you can come here for dessert or to listen to music after dinner at a restaurant.
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The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl StModern coffeehouse with warm atmosphere serving locally roasted, organic espresso, rotating beer & wine; live music every night.
There's an outdoor seating area with good Pearl Street people watching. The vibe of the place is warm and cooperative. Customers share tables when it's crowded, and it's often crowded. In the evenings there's often a concert or poetry reading happening with local musicians or poets performing. Open later than most coffee shops so you can come here for dessert or to listen to music after dinner at a restaurant.
Local bookstore-cafe with outdoor seating, plus readings, live concerts & plays.
Through the years the Trident has maintained its Buddhist roots, and today they stand as the oldest coffee house in Boulder. The Trident is known for its wide variety of coffee and teas, their unique collection of used books, and their community made up of powerful people who believe in honesty, authenticity, and equity.
Established in 1979 as a Buddhist Bookstore, in 1982 they added a café. In 2017 they started publishing books with Trident Press.
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Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl StLocal bookstore-cafe with outdoor seating, plus readings, live concerts & plays.
Through the years the Trident has maintained its Buddhist roots, and today they stand as the oldest coffee house in Boulder. The Trident is known for its wide variety of coffee and teas, their unique collection of used books, and their community made up of powerful people who believe in honesty, authenticity, and equity.
Established in 1979 as a Buddhist Bookstore, in 1982 they added a café. In 2017 they started publishing books with Trident Press.
Rise and shine with a delicious breakfast on the veranda of the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall, whose menus feature fresh picks from the owners’ local farm. Try the Chautauqua croquet monsieur or the Southwestern frittata with a side of green chili.
The restaurant sits at the foot of Boulder’s beloved Flatirons, those slanting slabs of sandstone you’ll see depicted in logos and signs around town. This is the most iconic view in town.
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Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline RdRise and shine with a delicious breakfast on the veranda of the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall, whose menus feature fresh picks from the owners’ local farm. Try the Chautauqua croquet monsieur or the Southwestern frittata with a side of green chili.
The restaurant sits at the foot of Boulder’s beloved Flatirons, those slanting slabs of sandstone you’ll see depicted in logos and signs around town. This is the most iconic view in town.
Next Door to it's namesake, The Kitchen. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and bowls. Numerous snacks and meat dishes (chicken, beef, salmon or pork), as well as Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options.
Scratch cooked and affordable, real food. Seeks out and works with American farmers they can trust to supply the best ingredients possible.
Dedicated to environmentally-friendly practices such as composting, wind power, eco-friendly packaging, and recycling.
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Next Door American Eatery
1035 Pearl StreetNext Door to it's namesake, The Kitchen. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and bowls. Numerous snacks and meat dishes (chicken, beef, salmon or pork), as well as Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options.
Scratch cooked and affordable, real food. Seeks out and works with American farmers they can trust to supply the best ingredients possible.
Dedicated to environmentally-friendly practices such as composting, wind power, eco-friendly packaging, and recycling.
Treat yourself! Farm-to-table food in an urban space, plus drinks from the upstairs community bar.
A relaxed American Bistro dedicated to serving delicious, real food sourced from American farmers.
Lunch, dinner, brunch, beverages, wine.
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The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StTreat yourself! Farm-to-table food in an urban space, plus drinks from the upstairs community bar.
A relaxed American Bistro dedicated to serving delicious, real food sourced from American farmers.
Lunch, dinner, brunch, beverages, wine.
Cozy, bright kitchen in an old Victorian home that serves Cajun & Creole favorites for breakfast & brunch only.
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Lucile's
2124 14th StCozy, bright kitchen in an old Victorian home that serves Cajun & Creole favorites for breakfast & brunch only.
A favorite spot among meat-free diners. Features eclectic vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free dishes plus organic wine. 11:30 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM Saturdays and Sundays. NOTE: Airbnb reports the address for Leaf as 2010 16th Street, but the restaurant has moved a block away to 1710 Pearl Street (now more spacious and easier to find!)
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Leaf
1710 Pearl StA favorite spot among meat-free diners. Features eclectic vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free dishes plus organic wine. 11:30 AM to 9 PM Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM Saturdays and Sundays. NOTE: Airbnb reports the address for Leaf as 2010 16th Street, but the restaurant has moved a block away to 1710 Pearl Street (now more spacious and easier to find!)
Cold brews & other house-roasted javas, plus juices, sold in a sunny, relaxing coffee shop. 7 AM to 6 PM Mon. through Fri., 7:30 AM to 6 PM Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday. At the same entrance/location, "Cured": This gourmet grocery store & cafe with upscale decor offers hand-picked cheese, charcuterie, & wine. Cured opens 10:30 AM M-F, 9 AM Sat., 11 AM Sun, and closes at the same time Boxcar does.
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Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl StCold brews & other house-roasted javas, plus juices, sold in a sunny, relaxing coffee shop. 7 AM to 6 PM Mon. through Fri., 7:30 AM to 6 PM Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday. At the same entrance/location, "Cured": This gourmet grocery store & cafe with upscale decor offers hand-picked cheese, charcuterie, & wine. Cured opens 10:30 AM M-F, 9 AM Sat., 11 AM Sun, and closes at the same time Boxcar does.
Essentials
Natural & organic groceries, supplements, household products & more.
Walking distance — just 4 blocks away: walk two blocks south on 24th St. to Spruce St., then go two and a half blocks east on Spruce just past 26th St. and you'll see the store's main entrance across the parking lot to your right, just east of the Good Times burgers. Also, from there, Whole Foods is just 1 block to the east, across 28th street.
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Natural Grocers
2685 Pearl StNatural & organic groceries, supplements, household products & more.
Walking distance — just 4 blocks away: walk two blocks south on 24th St. to Spruce St., then go two and a half blocks east on Spruce just past 26th St. and you'll see the store's main entrance across the parking lot to your right, just east of the Good Times burgers. Also, from there, Whole Foods is just 1 block to the east, across 28th street.
Their flagship store and the largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain Region. A community hub with café and patio, a go-to spot for solo time and group gatherings, too.
With the adjacent Wine and Spirits store, Whole Foods Pearl Street now includes more than 77,000 square feet of organic produce, fresh seafood, compassionately raised meats, rare bulk items, specialty cheeses, artisan baked goods, and house-made deli items.
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Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayTheir flagship store and the largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain Region. A community hub with café and patio, a go-to spot for solo time and group gatherings, too.
With the adjacent Wine and Spirits store, Whole Foods Pearl Street now includes more than 77,000 square feet of organic produce, fresh seafood, compassionately raised meats, rare bulk items, specialty cheeses, artisan baked goods, and house-made deli items.