Things To Do
The Best Hiking Trails in Boulder, CO
Fowler Trail (easy) Eldorado Canyon Trail (moderate) Bluebell Trail and ending on the Meadow Loop Trail (moderate) First and Second Flatirons Loop (hard) Royal Arch (hard) Red Rock Spur Loop (moderate) Mount Sanitas Trail Loop (hard) Green Mountain West Ridge Trail (moderate) Walker Ranch Loop (moderate) Foothills Trail to Wonderland Lake Loop Trail (easy)
Take a Scenic Drive Near Boulder
Flagstaff Road: a gorgeous drive towards the iconic Boulder flatirons. The scenic road has several viewpoints where you can pull off and enjoy the views. Lost Gulch Overlook is a great pull off view- fun fact: this is where JP and Eleni got engaged! Boulder Canyon Road: a beautiful drive west of Boulder most known for Boulder Falls.
Boulder Has a Vibrant Downtown Scene
Explore Pearl Street Mall: The Pearl Street Mall is located in the center of historic downtown boulder and includes four blocks that are closed to traffic and only open for pedestrians. Stroll through the Boulder Farmers Market: the Boulder Farmers Market is located at 13th and Canyon Blvd and runs Saturdays 8AM - 2PM. It features local produce, meats, baked goods, and artisan items.
Take a Day Trip to Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is just under an hour from Boulder, so it's worth a visit if you haven't been! The park has an endless offering of incredible hiking trails and scenic views. Hiking Trails: Emerald Lake (moderate) Mills Lake (moderate) Alberta Falls Trail (easy) Cub Lake Loop (moderate) Chasm Lake (hard) Calypso Cascades via Wild Basin Trail (moderate) Scenic Views: Take a drive on Trail Ridge Road where there are numerous viewpoints along its route, providing breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Located along Trail Ridge Road, the Alpine Visitor Center offers a high-elevation vantage point with expansive views of the surrounding alpine tundra. Moraine Park offers a scenic viewpoint accessible from the parking area with beautiful meadows and a dramatic backdrop of the mountains. You might even see elk hanging out in this area!
Where to Eat in Boulder
Breakfast: Snooze Foolish Craig's Cafe Moe's Broadway Bagel The Buff Restaurant Lunch: The Dushanbe Teahouse Illegal Pete's Mustard's Last Stand Rosetta Hall Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery Snarf's Sandwiches Avanti Food & Beverage Rooftop Rayback Collective Dinner: Lucile's Creole Cafe The Sink Postino Boulder Japango West End Tavern Flagstaff House Sherpa's Adventurers Restaurant and Bar Ironwood Bar and Grille Oak at Fourteenth SALT Busaba Thai