Eat, Drink, & Hike

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Where are some good places to eat & drink in Boulder?

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Breakfast/Coffee: Fleishman's Bagel & Delicatessen Truck (bagels and breakfast sandwiches, 5 min. drive from Boulder Marriott, $10-$20); Foolish Craig's Cafe (diner, 5 min. drive from Boulder Marriott, $20-$30) Lunch/Dinner: Avanti (food court, 7 min. drive from Boulder Marriott, $10-$20); Postino (soups, salads, flatbreads, 5 min. drive from Boulder Marriott, $15-$30); Gemini (Spanish tapas, 8 min. drive from Boulder Marriott, $30-$50); Sushi Zanmai (7 min. drive from Boulder Marriott, $30-$50); River & Woods (upscale American fare, 4 min. drive/15 min. walk from Boulder Marriott, $50-$75)

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Where are some good local places to hike/explore the outdoors?

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The vast majority of nearby hikes offer free parking and easy trailhead access, and we highly recommend downloading the AllTrails app- it allows you to see preview photos of all the trails in your area and grades them as easy, moderate, or hard. Some our favorite spots are: -Bluebell & Baird Trail at Chautauqua Park -Gregory Canyon Trailhead at Chautauqua Park -Boulder Canyon Trail (paved trail; imagine the Naperville Riverwalk if someone dumped it in the middle of the mountains)

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Looking for an easy trip further into the mountains?

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If you're renting a car and you're in the mood to check out a nearby mountain town, Nederland is an amazing option. It's only 32 minutes from downtown Boulder and the drive alone is worth it (and there are some great hikes along the way on 119). If you're going in the morning, our favorite spots are New Moon Bakery (coffee, sweet breakfast treats) and Decent Bagel (they undersell themselves and should be called Delicious Bagel). If you're going around lunch or dinner time, we recommend Crosscut Pizza or Kathmandu (Indian/Nepali food)! Please note that if you continue driving northwest past Nederland, you'll get even more incredible mountain views... and absolutely zero cell service. Plan accordingly and don't get lost (or get lost on Saturday so you don't miss our wedding)!