Elaine & Rhett
Things To Do
Pearl Street Mall
With outstanding shopping, lodging, restaurants, services and entertainment & events, not to mention the best people watching in the state, Downtown Boulder offers authentic experiences for everyone. Some of our favorite restaurants include: Pasta Jay's, Bar Taco, Avanti Food & Beverage, My Neighbor Felix, SALT, Jax's Fish House, Hapa Sushi Grill and The Kitchen American Bistro! Don't forget to check out the amazing art galleries, bookstores, vintage shops and one of kind local businesses all around Pearl Street during your stay!
Our Favorite Boulder Restaurants
* Avanti Food & Beverage - Upscale food hall with some of the best views in Boulder! *Bartaco - casual *Rosetta Hall - upsacle food hall with rooftop *Blackbelly Market - sustainability michelon star *The Sink - local favorite *The Buff - best brunch *Pasta Jays - casual italian *Boulder Tea House - a must visit! *Aloy Thai Cuisine - amazing thai food *Corrida - upscale dining with flat iron views *Osakas - yummy sushi! *Japango - favorite japanese/ sushi spot on pearl street *Flaggstaff house - upscale with great views *River and Woods - brunch spot *Black Cat *Dark Horse - local favorite *The Boulder Cork - local favorite with a great happy hour! *The Post Chicken and Beer *My Neighbor Felix - the best margaritas *Lucile's Creole Cafe - authentic cajun with a great brunch * Foolish Craig's Cafe - local favorite
Trails and Hiking
• Flagstaff Mountain - DRIVE-ABLE!! Drive and park along various points of the mountain for the best views in Boulder! • Chautauqua & Bluebell Trail Loop - moderate 1.6 miles. • Flat Irons Vista Trail - easy 3.5 miles • Red Rocks Trail • Boulder Creek Trail • Royal Arch Trail • Boulder Falls • Emerald Lake * • Enchanted Mesa Trail
Museums and Art Galleries
• Smith Klein Gallery • 15th Street Gallery • R Gallery and Boulder Wine Bar • Ana’s Art Gallery • The Museum of Boulder • Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art • Shelby American Collection
Our Favorite Towns to Explore (within an hour of Boulder)
• Golden, CO - Our #1 place you MUST visit if you can! We recommend our favorite hangout spot the Golden Mill, Coors factory tours, explore downtown shops and floating the river in Golden. History nerd like the bride? Check out Buffalo Bills Grave and Museum or the Colorado Railroad Museum! • Nederland, CO - A mountain town just a short scenic drive from Boulder with easy trails and adorable downtown. • Estes Park - In the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park! See herds of Elk close up at the Estes golf course at dusk, visit the Stanley Hotel or visit all the unique shops the town has to offer. If you plan to enter the National parks we recommend buying a park pass or reserving ahead of time.
Things to do in and around Denver
• Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station • Red Rocks Amphitheater • Catch a show at Mission Ballroom • Union Station ** • Denver Art Museum • International Church of Cannabis • Rockies Game at Coors Field • Explore breweries, art galleries and food halls in the RINO Arts District • FYI Denver has amazing thrifting/ vintage shops! ( we recommend The Garage Sale) • Explore Washington Park and South Pearl Street Neighborhood shops and restaurants • Sloane's Lake • Happy Camper * • Cherry Creek Mall • Grab or lunch or dinner at Casa Bonita (reservations required) • Catch a show at Bluebird Theatre or one of Denvers many comedy clubs! • Denver Botanical Gardens • PuttShack • Edgewater Public Market • Highlands Square Farmers Market • LODO Craft Beer Tours