Guidebook for Boulder
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It is close, big and has great views. It is our neighborhood "beach". There is a wide open field for walking and games, lots of trees for shade and hammocks, fields for sports, a park for exercise, and a BBQ and hangout space where you can tak shelter if it rains.
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North Boulder Park
Dellwood AvenueIt is close, big and has great views. It is our neighborhood "beach". There is a wide open field for walking and games, lots of trees for shade and hammocks, fields for sports, a park for exercise, and a BBQ and hangout space where you can tak shelter if it rains.
The most iconic trail system in Boulder. It lies at the foot of the flat irons and offers great views. Parking is limited and there can will likely be "crowds" on weekends.
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Chautauqua Trail
Chautauqua TrailThe most iconic trail system in Boulder. It lies at the foot of the flat irons and offers great views. Parking is limited and there can will likely be "crowds" on weekends.
Intimate venue with live artists, talks, etc.
http://www.etown.org/events/
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eTown Hall
1535 Spruce StIntimate venue with live artists, talks, etc.
http://www.etown.org/events/
Food Scene
A friend, Robb, owns it and it is delicious. It is new and a bit upscale but you will not be let down with the food, drinks or experience. Classic Boulder Farm to Table cuisine with food that wont leave you feeling too full at the end. If you like cider there is a huge selection. If you don't like it, you might after you leave :). If you go, let him know you are staying at my place.
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Arcana
909 Walnut StA friend, Robb, owns it and it is delicious. It is new and a bit upscale but you will not be let down with the food, drinks or experience. Classic Boulder Farm to Table cuisine with food that wont leave you feeling too full at the end. If you like cider there is a huge selection. If you don't like it, you might after you leave :). If you go, let him know you are staying at my place.
It is a bit expensive in my opinion but we vote with our dollar and I have to think they pay their employees well and provide solid benefits. They brew their own beer and it is a fun place supporting good people. The vibe is definitely new age consciousness with fun art installations, potions and that kind of stuff.
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Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place
It is a bit expensive in my opinion but we vote with our dollar and I have to think they pay their employees well and provide solid benefits. They brew their own beer and it is a fun place supporting good people. The vibe is definitely new age consciousness with fun art installations, potions and that kind of stuff.
Hungry Toad
2543 BroadwayOur local pub. Very easy to walk to.
Best Ice cream in town. If you are looking for gelato there is better.
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Sweet Cow
2628 BroadwayBest Ice cream in town. If you are looking for gelato there is better.
Classic Boulder brewery and pub. Live music every Sunday from 10-2. Wait times will be long in the summer.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl StClassic Boulder brewery and pub. Live music every Sunday from 10-2. Wait times will be long in the summer.
The Med
1002 Walnut StGreat tapas on happy hour.
The kitchen has 3 restaurants:
- The kitchen - The original, lunch and dinner, farm to table, simple but delicious - need reservations most of the time
- The kitchen nextdoor - A bit less expensive and more laid back, dont need reservations
- The kitchen upstairs - swanky cocktail lounge and great tapas, extensive beer list
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The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StThe kitchen has 3 restaurants:
- The kitchen - The original, lunch and dinner, farm to table, simple but delicious - need reservations most of the time
- The kitchen nextdoor - A bit less expensive and more laid back, dont need reservations
- The kitchen upstairs - swanky cocktail lounge and great tapas, extensive beer list
Great pizza, owned by the same folks as Frasca - much cheaper
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Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl StGreat pizza, owned by the same folks as Frasca - much cheaper
Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut StGreat Happy Hour
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl StA local favorite
Vic's
2680 BroadwayIt is close and good
Fun tea shop with great sipping room in the back
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Ku Cha House of Tea
1211 Pearl StFun tea shop with great sipping room in the back
Thrive
1509 Arapahoe AveCheap and veg
Vegetarian and tied to Ahi next door so your carnivore friend can get some meat
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Leaf
1710 Pearl StVegetarian and tied to Ahi next door so your carnivore friend can get some meat
Great spread of juices, meats, veggies, healthy Boulder food.
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Zeal
3101 Pearl ParkwayGreat spread of juices, meats, veggies, healthy Boulder food.
Don't forget to check out the Farmer's Market if you are in town. Wednesday 4-7 and Saturday 8-2.
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Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetDon't forget to check out the Farmer's Market if you are in town. Wednesday 4-7 and Saturday 8-2.
Tiffins India Cafe
2416 Arapahoe AveOur favorite Indian restaurant in town.
If you have a car, a fun trip is to make it up to Nederland- a small, funky mountain town up Boulder canyon. Try the momo's!
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Kathmandu Restaurant
110 N Jefferson StIf you have a car, a fun trip is to make it up to Nederland- a small, funky mountain town up Boulder canyon. Try the momo's!
Oak
1400 Pearl StFancy drinks and locally sourced food. Try the kale salad
Drinks & Nightlife
Who doesn't love a good biergarten?! This place popped up in Boulder 5 or so years ago an was a instant hit. Big delicious beers, communal tables, and live something most nights of the week. The German food is pretty darn good too.
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Bohemian Biergarten
2017 13th StWho doesn't love a good biergarten?! This place popped up in Boulder 5 or so years ago an was a instant hit. Big delicious beers, communal tables, and live something most nights of the week. The German food is pretty darn good too.
Bomb craft cocktails in a unique atmosphere - it ill cost you but it is fantastic. Don't go hungry because the food options are sparse. Homemade tonic that is incredible. 4 years later i am still waiting for them to bottle it :)
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The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut StBomb craft cocktails in a unique atmosphere - it ill cost you but it is fantastic. Don't go hungry because the food options are sparse. Homemade tonic that is incredible. 4 years later i am still waiting for them to bottle it :)
Sundown Saloon
1136 Pearl Stfavorite dive bar in town. lots of pool
Boulder's mini night club. If you need to dance it out, come here.
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Tahona Tequila Bistro
1035 Pearl StBoulder's mini night club. If you need to dance it out, come here.
Great sushi joint that has karaoke on Saturday nights. Really good lunch specials too.
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Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce StGreat sushi joint that has karaoke on Saturday nights. Really good lunch specials too.
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th StA smaller music venue up on the 'hill'.
One of the most famous breweries around here- cool taproom with tours, food and sometimes music.
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Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct NOne of the most famous breweries around here- cool taproom with tours, food and sometimes music.
Shopping
Boulder's iconic outdoor mall. It has everything you could want. Please ask me what you are looking for in particular and I am happy to give suggestions.
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Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetBoulder's iconic outdoor mall. It has everything you could want. Please ask me what you are looking for in particular and I am happy to give suggestions.
Getting Around
This is a stop on the SKIP bus line which traverses Boulder North to South down Broadway. Ask for bus maps. I have them.
Broadway & North St station
This is a stop on the SKIP bus line which traverses Boulder North to South down Broadway. Ask for bus maps. I have them.
This is the closest B-Cycle station. You can get a 24 hour (or longer) membership to pick up and drop off bikes at other locations around the city. Visit https://boulder.bcycle.com/ for more info.
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Pekoe Sip House - Alpine & Broadway
1225 Alpine Ave.This is the closest B-Cycle station. You can get a 24 hour (or longer) membership to pick up and drop off bikes at other locations around the city. Visit https://boulder.bcycle.com/ for more info.
Main Bus Station. check http://www.rtd-denver.com/ for times
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Downtown Boulder Station
1800 14th StMain Bus Station. check http://www.rtd-denver.com/ for times
Essentials
A bit expensive but good product and walking distance. Known as Ideal Market
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Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.A bit expensive but good product and walking distance. Known as Ideal Market
Sprouts Farmers Market
2525 Arapahoe AveCheaper and farther away
This is a pharmacy but also has household items you may need.
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Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
2700 BroadwayThis is a pharmacy but also has household items you may need.
Entertainment & Activities
Century Theatre
1700 29th StUniversity Memorial Center
Cheap Bowling and Arcade inside the university. They serve beer
My favorite Yoga Studio in town. Try the Kaiut Class!!! You can take the SKIP bus there.
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Yoga Loft - Boulder
2203 S BroadwayMy favorite Yoga Studio in town. Try the Kaiut Class!!! You can take the SKIP bus there.
Second favorite studio. Cheap drop in classes
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The Little Yoga Studio
2525 Arapahoe AveSecond favorite studio. Cheap drop in classes
Great music venue- check it out while you're here
bouldertheater.com
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I-Boulder Theater
2032 14th StGreat music venue- check it out while you're here
bouldertheater.com
Sweet climbing gym that offers fitness classes and gym.
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Movement Climbing & Fitness
2845 Valmont RdSweet climbing gym that offers fitness classes and gym.
ABC Kids Climbing
1960 32nd StFun climbing gym for kids.
Good place to check out with kids- butterflies, lizards, etc. plus you get to touch Rosie the tarantula!
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Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveGood place to check out with kids- butterflies, lizards, etc. plus you get to touch Rosie the tarantula!
If you're here for an extended stay, this is a really cool place to head with kids.
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Isantuary yezilwane zaseWild
2999 Co Rd 53If you're here for an extended stay, this is a really cool place to head with kids.