Food Scene
check out some of our go-to local spots
Great beer and food! Busy during dinner time, but they offer free beer samples and fries to waiting guests.
118 locals recommend
Southern Sun
627 S BroadwayGreat beer and food! Busy during dinner time, but they offer free beer samples and fries to waiting guests.
Coffee, bakery and lunchtime plates (soup/salad/breakfast all day). The food is reasonably priced and in my opinion, better than Panera.
21 locals recommend
BITTERSWEET - CAFE & CONFECTIONS
836 Main StCoffee, bakery and lunchtime plates (soup/salad/breakfast all day). The food is reasonably priced and in my opinion, better than Panera.
Another favorite of ours! Delicious craft beers, with a good menu and atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Twisted Pine Brewing Co
3201 Walnut StAnother favorite of ours! Delicious craft beers, with a good menu and atmosphere.
4 Noses Brewing Company
8855 W 116th Cirgreat beer just minutes from home. rotating food trucks.
Shopping
This indoor shopping mall is within 10 minutes of our home if you are a traditional mall-person.
48 locals recommend
Flatiron Crossing Mall station
This indoor shopping mall is within 10 minutes of our home if you are a traditional mall-person.
A unique outdoor walking mall in Boulder. You can find souvenirs, high-end gifts, food, ice cream, and everything in between (including street performers).
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetA unique outdoor walking mall in Boulder. You can find souvenirs, high-end gifts, food, ice cream, and everything in between (including street performers).
Sightseeing
Take I-70 West to Georgetown, and take a drive up Guanella Pass Road for GORGEOUS views of our amazing state!
72 locals recommend
Guanella Pass
Take I-70 West to Georgetown, and take a drive up Guanella Pass Road for GORGEOUS views of our amazing state!
Drive down Boulder Canyon Road to check out amazing granite towers, hear the rushing creek and get a close-to-town snapshot of the mountains. If you continue all the way down the canyon you'll end up in a funky little hippie town called Nederland, which is also worth exploring.
Boulder Canyon Drive
Boulder Canyon DriveDrive down Boulder Canyon Road to check out amazing granite towers, hear the rushing creek and get a close-to-town snapshot of the mountains. If you continue all the way down the canyon you'll end up in a funky little hippie town called Nederland, which is also worth exploring.
Drive the windy road to the top of Lookout Mountain in Golden to see an expansive view of the mountains to the west, Denver to the east, and the town of Golden right below you. Watch for bikers as you drive, and when you're parked, look up to see paragliders.
41 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Road
Lookout Mountain RoadDrive the windy road to the top of Lookout Mountain in Golden to see an expansive view of the mountains to the west, Denver to the east, and the town of Golden right below you. Watch for bikers as you drive, and when you're parked, look up to see paragliders.
Parks & Nature
This dog park is within walking distance of our home. Even if you don't have a canine with you, it's a beautiful place to walk around and get expansive views of the mountains.
12 locals recommend
Westminster Hills Off-Leash Dog Park
10499 Simms StThis dog park is within walking distance of our home. Even if you don't have a canine with you, it's a beautiful place to walk around and get expansive views of the mountains.
a little under an hour and a half away - stunning views and peaceful serenity. reservations are required in summer.
1240 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park
a little under an hour and a half away - stunning views and peaceful serenity. reservations are required in summer.
amazing views of the iconic flatirons and lots of trails. bring water and some stamina - even the easy trails will have you huffing and puffing. there is a summer shuttle you can look up online that will take you there from various parking points in Boulder, as parking is limited in the busy summer months
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th Streetamazing views of the iconic flatirons and lots of trails. bring water and some stamina - even the easy trails will have you huffing and puffing. there is a summer shuttle you can look up online that will take you there from various parking points in Boulder, as parking is limited in the busy summer months
tourists LOVE seeing snow in the summer months... complete the 1 mile hike up to see the beautiful glacier. cash is needed to park at the trailhead.
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River Roadtourists LOVE seeing snow in the summer months... complete the 1 mile hike up to see the beautiful glacier. cash is needed to park at the trailhead.
Entertainment & Activities
rent tubes in the town of Golden, then walk up and down the paved path to access and float down Clear Creek. Yes, it's cold, and yes it's fun!
34 locals recommend
Clear Creek Whitewater Park
1201 10th Strent tubes in the town of Golden, then walk up and down the paved path to access and float down Clear Creek. Yes, it's cold, and yes it's fun!
a unique, interactive arts experience... wander the endless, interconnected rooms at meow wolf and get lost while feeling like a curious, little kid again
272 locals recommend
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st Sta unique, interactive arts experience... wander the endless, interconnected rooms at meow wolf and get lost while feeling like a curious, little kid again
Coors Field
2001 Blake Stcheck out the Rockies while you're in town this summer
whether you're checking out a concert or hiking some trails, Red Rocks will not disappoint.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkwaywhether you're checking out a concert or hiking some trails, Red Rocks will not disappoint.