First Time in Boulder
Description:
Take a long weekend getaway and discover just a taste of what the Boulder Bubble has to offer. With its wonderful hotels and B&Bs, its gorgeous hikes and stunning views, its variety of international cuisine, and its vibrant nightlife, Boulder is a wonderful town to get to know, although it will undoubtedly leave you wanting more.
Boulder has an incredible bus system, and most of the activities and restaurants are downtown around the Pearl Street walking mall. But if you want to get up into the mountains, it'll be easiest to rent a car.
Boulder has an incredible bus system, and most of the activities and restaurants are downtown around the Pearl Street walking mall. But if you want to get up into the mountains, it'll be easiest to rent a car.
Author: Jess
Day 1 - Boulder
THINGS TO DO:
Boulder is a place to visit and enjoy the outdoors, but you don't have to climb a mountain to do it (although that's always an option). There are lots of fun and easy ways to experience Boulder, like checking out the Boulder Farmer’s Market, taking the slow drive up Flagstaff Mountain to enjoy the aerial view, or having a picnic at Chautauqua Park.
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Pearl Street Mall
Location:
view in google mapsPearl Street
Pearl St. from 11th to 15th sts
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
+1 303 442 10445
Boulder Farmers' Market
Location:
view in google maps13th Street
Between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
+1 303 910 22366
Flagstaff Mountain
Location:
view in google mapsFlagstaff Mountain Road
Flagstaff Mountain Road
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
+1 303 441 34087
Boulder Creek Path
Location:
view in google mapsParallels Arapahoe Avenue
55th St. and Pearl Pkwy., to the mouth of Boulder Canyon
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
+1 303 441 32009
Chautauqua Park
Location:
view in google mapsNinth Street & Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
303 442 328210
Boulder Outdoor Cinema
Location:
view in google maps1750 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
303 447 930813
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Location:
view in google maps277, University of Colorado in Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309-0277
Phone:
303 492 055414
Boulder Falls
Location:
view in google mapsCanyon Blvd
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
+1 303 441 338815
Nederland
Location:
Boulder, CO 80466Phone:
303-258-3266Day 2 - Boulder
RESTAURANTS:
Pearl Street has some of the best restaurants in town, many of which have lovely sidewalk patios that allow customers to people-watch and enjoy the Colorado sunshine while dining. For a town with only 100,000 people, Boulder has an incredible variety of restaurants to choose from. Whether you’re in the mood for sushi, Nepalese, burgers and fries, vegan burgers and fries, Creole, or a sub, Boulder has it all.
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Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse (The)
Location:
view in google maps1770 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
303 442 49935
West End Tavern (The)
Location:
view in google maps926 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
+1 303 444 35357
Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant
Location:
view in google maps2010 16th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
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Sherpa's Adventurers
Location:
view in google maps825 Walnut St.
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
303 440 71519
Mountain Sun
Location:
view in google maps1535 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
(303) 546-0886Day 3 - Boulder
NIGHTLIFE:
Although Boulder has its share of college bars that are great places to find cheap drinks and late night fare, you’ll probably be disappointed if this is the only thing you do at night while you’re in Boulder.
Depending on the season, there is a variety of interesting nighttime activities in Boulder, including theater, independent films, and live music in venues as intimate as Blues & Greens or as big as Red Rocks Amphitheater. But no matter what you choose, remember that Boulder gets chilly in the evening even if it was 90 degrees during the day!
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Boulder Theater
Location:
view in google maps2032 14th St
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
303 786 70303
Boulder's Dinner Theatre
Location:
view in google maps5501 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone:
303 449 60004
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall
Location:
view in google maps17th Street
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309-0285
Phone:
303 492 8423 /303 449 1343 (Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra)5
Blues & Greens
Location:
view in google maps800 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone:
303.443.33226
West End Tavern
Location:
view in google maps926 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone:
303 444 3535Day 4 - Boulder
TOP 5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE FLATIRONS:
The most intimate way to enjoy the Flatirons is undoubtedly to hike up Flagstaff Mountain, although you can also drive up. Chautauqua Park at the base of the mountain is a great place for a picnic and offers the most iconic view of the mountains.
Another option is to drive to South Boulder to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (or “N-CAR”, as the locals call it) to learn about weather patterns and to take a tour or a hike. If you prefer to enjoy your mountains "on the rocks," the West End Tavern has a rooftop with a great view.
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National Center for Atmospheric Research
Location:
view in google maps1850 Table Mesa Dr
Boulder, CO 80307
Phone:
+1 303 497 1371