Food Scene
Great, affordable place for breakfast, brunch + lunch. Mostly local ingredients and great service. Very diner-esque.
56 locals recommend
Lucky's Cafe
3980 BroadwayGreat, affordable place for breakfast, brunch + lunch. Mostly local ingredients and great service. Very diner-esque.
The friendly staff, affordable prices, and fantastic food really make this restaurant top notch. We love it for take out and bustling lunch time rush (allow for extra time, your food may take longer than expected).
40 locals recommend
Curry N Kebob
3050 28th StThe friendly staff, affordable prices, and fantastic food really make this restaurant top notch. We love it for take out and bustling lunch time rush (allow for extra time, your food may take longer than expected).
The patio seating is great for a late afternoon lunch. The food is excellent and layered in flavors and will not disappoint.
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68 locals recommend
Sherpa Restaurant
825 Walnut StThe patio seating is great for a late afternoon lunch. The food is excellent and layered in flavors and will not disappoint.
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Perfect for a teatime study break, brunch, or a meal, this Persian restaurant with extensive tea and tea cocktail menu cannot be missed! For teatime, reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StPerfect for a teatime study break, brunch, or a meal, this Persian restaurant with extensive tea and tea cocktail menu cannot be missed! For teatime, reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
We love this place for Gluten friendly and family friendly take out. My son is in love with their dumplings and I highly recommend their sweet potato noodles. Prices are incredibly affordable for Boulder and service is quick, friendly, and on-point every time.
15 locals recommend
Flower Pepper Restaurant - Authentic Chinese Home Cooking
2655 BroadwayWe love this place for Gluten friendly and family friendly take out. My son is in love with their dumplings and I highly recommend their sweet potato noodles. Prices are incredibly affordable for Boulder and service is quick, friendly, and on-point every time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent for late night drinks past 10pm. Cocktail recommendation: Nah-imastay. Slightly sweet; perfect for beginners and anyone looking to shy away from ordering the usual.
32 locals recommend
Bramble & Hare
1964 13th StExcellent for late night drinks past 10pm. Cocktail recommendation: Nah-imastay. Slightly sweet; perfect for beginners and anyone looking to shy away from ordering the usual.
Parks & Nature
Entrance at the end of 3rd and Forest. Just a few blocks away :)
10 locals recommend
Dakota Ridge Trail
Dakota Ridge TrailEntrance at the end of 3rd and Forest. Just a few blocks away :)
Shaded Trail. Perfect for those hot days! Toddler friendly and great for all ages. Go up and back or loop around and connect with other trails to make for a longer hike.
Enchanted Mesa Trail
Enchanted Mesa TrailShaded Trail. Perfect for those hot days! Toddler friendly and great for all ages. Go up and back or loop around and connect with other trails to make for a longer hike.
Intermediate hike. Very sunny! Great views. About 3 miles round trip.
146 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveIntermediate hike. Very sunny! Great views. About 3 miles round trip.
Slightly less sunny than Mt. Sanitas. Short 1 mile hike that loops for longer hike to Lion's Lair and Dakota Ridge near Sanitas. Beginner level.
Sunshine Canyon Drive
Sunshine Canyon DriveSlightly less sunny than Mt. Sanitas. Short 1 mile hike that loops for longer hike to Lion's Lair and Dakota Ridge near Sanitas. Beginner level.
Excellent trail. Connects with Sanitas Valley Trail and Sanitas Mountain Trail. Perfect for early morning runs, exercise, and meditation.
Goat Trail
Goat TrailExcellent trail. Connects with Sanitas Valley Trail and Sanitas Mountain Trail. Perfect for early morning runs, exercise, and meditation.
Arts & Culture
Built in 1909, it is a historic staple of Boulder. Famous guests include: conservationist Enos Mills, actress Ethel Barrymore, actor Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., evangelist Billy Sunday, Clarence Darrow, Helen Keller, Robert Frost, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong, among others.
31 locals recommend
Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th StBuilt in 1909, it is a historic staple of Boulder. Famous guests include: conservationist Enos Mills, actress Ethel Barrymore, actor Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., evangelist Billy Sunday, Clarence Darrow, Helen Keller, Robert Frost, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong, among others.
Shopping
From their website: "Ramble on Pearl is a “boutique style” outlet offering year‐round access to premium quality men’s and women’s active lifestyle clothing and accessories at an attractive price. Our store, which opened in August 2014, is fast becoming one of Boulder’s iconic shopping destinations. Based on a nonprofit social enterprise business model, Ramble hosts an Apprentice Program for adults with developmental disabilities where they learn the hard and soft skills of employment within a retail store as a pathway to independent employment within the community."
Ramble on Pearl
1638 Pearl StFrom their website: "Ramble on Pearl is a “boutique style” outlet offering year‐round access to premium quality men’s and women’s active lifestyle clothing and accessories at an attractive price. Our store, which opened in August 2014, is fast becoming one of Boulder’s iconic shopping destinations. Based on a nonprofit social enterprise business model, Ramble hosts an Apprentice Program for adults with developmental disabilities where they learn the hard and soft skills of employment within a retail store as a pathway to independent employment within the community."
Free outdoor shopping mall and entertainment for kids, benches for people watching, shops for buying everything that you may or may not need. Fountains + free play areas for kids and MANY restaurants, shops, etc. for you :)
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetFree outdoor shopping mall and entertainment for kids, benches for people watching, shops for buying everything that you may or may not need. Fountains + free play areas for kids and MANY restaurants, shops, etc. for you :)
From their website: "At Momentum you will discover a world of meaningful things specifically chosen to satisfy your personal style and social conscience. Whether you are searching for home furnishings or handbags, bath products or baby gifts, Momentum offers a unique array of fairly traded products. Every item Momentum carries is crafted by the human hand, tells a story and provides employment opportunities for artisan groups around the world."
9 locals recommend
Momentum
1625 Pearl StFrom their website: "At Momentum you will discover a world of meaningful things specifically chosen to satisfy your personal style and social conscience. Whether you are searching for home furnishings or handbags, bath products or baby gifts, Momentum offers a unique array of fairly traded products. Every item Momentum carries is crafted by the human hand, tells a story and provides employment opportunities for artisan groups around the world."
Essentials
Originally locally owned, Ideal Market was a local grocery store established sometime around 1943, but is currently owned by Whole Foods. Grocery staples, hot bar, grab and go items, and an entire refrigerator case devoted to Kombucha, this small store has many - if not all of the food-related items you may need.
156 locals recommend
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.Originally locally owned, Ideal Market was a local grocery store established sometime around 1943, but is currently owned by Whole Foods. Grocery staples, hot bar, grab and go items, and an entire refrigerator case devoted to Kombucha, this small store has many - if not all of the food-related items you may need.
Pharmacy + holistic goods. Great for refilling a prescription, essentials like make up, greeting cards, or bandaids or stocking up on snacks for your next hike!
54 locals recommend
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
2700 BroadwayPharmacy + holistic goods. Great for refilling a prescription, essentials like make up, greeting cards, or bandaids or stocking up on snacks for your next hike!