As a Colorado girl, you already know I love going to breweries. Upslope Brewing Company is rated as the #1 Brewery in the Boulder area, but there are tons of other breweries nearby. Here are many other brewery recommendations: Avery Brewing Company - Boulder, CO Crystal Springs Brewing Company Taproom - Louisville, CO Finkel & Garf - Boulder, CO Gravity Brewing - Louisville, CO Great Divide Brewing Company - Denver, CO Mother Tucker Brewery - Louisville, CO Mountain Sun - Boulder, CO New Belgium Brewing - Denver, CO Odell Brewing - Denver, CO The Post Brewing Company - Boulder, CO Rails End Beer Company - Broomfield, CO Twisted Pine Brewing Company - Boulder, CO Wild Provisions - Boulder, CO Wonderland Brewing Company - Broomfield, CO 4 Noses Brewing Company - Broomfield, CO 12Degree Brewing, Louisville, CO
The Rocky Mountains are so amazing and are what Colorado is known for. We know your weekend will be pretty packed with wedding activities, but if you happen to find the time or are staying for an extended period, we recommend hiking or driving through the Rockies! Easy and moderate hikes in the Denver-Boulder area: Bobolink Trail - Easy (2.5 miles) Flat Irons Vista Trail - Easy (3.5 miles) Green Mountain Summit Hike - Moderate (4 miles) Rattlesnake Gulch Trail - Moderate (3.6 miles) Red Rocks Trail - Moderate (1.1 miles) Wonderland Lake Loop Trail - Easy (1.8 miles) Scenic Drives: Peak to Peak Highway - 25 minute drive from Boulder, CO - Takes you through small mountain towns where you can stop for beer and shopping Flagstaff Mountain - Located in Boulder, CO - Views of the Flatirons, Boulder Valley, and Indiana Peaks Wilderness * If you choose to visit our mountains, PLEASE drink lots of water. Altitude sickness is very common in Colorado!!
This is a great place to go for walking around, shopping and restaurants. Here are some restaurant recommendations at Pearl Street Mall: Amante Cafe Ben & Jerry's Boardgames, Beer, and Bites Boulder Chophouse & Tavern French Quarter Brasserie & Oyster Bar Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant Lucile's Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery Pasta Jay's Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant (our favorite!) Rueben's Burger Bistro The Cheesecake Factory The Cup Espresso Cafe ... and many, many more!