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Things To Do
Boulder Escape Room
Leave your cell phones at home while you use your wit to find clues, solve riddles, and decipher hidden messages to escape "The Psycho Killer," or try your luck in Area 51 while you attempt to escape "The Abduction." Work together with your team (friends, coworkers, strangers) or on your own to survive the Boulder Escape Room.
MyHandleBar
MyHandleBar is a giant 16-passenger bar bike with several pedaling seats and is an awesome eco-friendly way to cruise around Boulder with friends or crawl from pub to pub. MyHandleBar is the ideal Colorado party rental when you’re looking to have fun in the sun, burn some calories, and bond with friends.
Banjo Billy's Bus Tour
Banjo Billy’s gives history tours of Boulder and Denver, as well as brewery tours in Denver, from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Hear ghost tales, crime stories, and history while sitting on a couch, recliner or saddle as the bus rolls through the core of the cities. Our tours are the most fun you can have while learning something.
Celestial Seasonings
Visit the Celestial Seasonings headquarters and unlock the mysteries of tea with a guided 45-minute tea tour. During this free tour, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look how tea is made, from raw ingredients to finished products. Plus, see unique attractions like the famous Mint Room, Tea Shop, and Celestial Café.
Pearl Street Mall
More than 1,000 businesses fill the red-brick, pedestrian-only thoroughfare, which runs roughly along Pearl Street from 9th Street on the west end to 21st Street on the east end — and radiating to the streets and alleyways that surround it.
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park is a portion of an iconic historic landmark dating back to when the City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago. The park land owned by Boulder Parks and Recreation is located adjacent to OSMP trails, Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium, and Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and provides a playground, tennis courts, and open turf.
Flagstaff Mountain
Hike up to the summit of Flagstaff Mountain for scenic views of Boulder. The area is a popular destination for weddings at the amphitheater, cycling, and hiking. Trailhead: 3.4 miles up Flagstaff Road, to Realization Point, then 0.5 miles on Flagstaff Summit Road.
Mount Sanitas Trail
If you are visiting Boulder, this is a great Colorado hike. Mt. Sanitas gives you several trail options ranging from an easy stroll along a meandering brook to a demanding trail up the mountainside. Trailhead: 0.5 mile west of 4th Street on Mapleton Avenue.
Twenty Ninth Street Mall
Boulder's premier outdoor shopping center. From Anthropologie, Apple Store, Century Boulder Theater, Macy's and many more, you're sure to find exactly what you're looking for at Twenty Ninth Street.
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Picture breakfast and lunch crafted from scratch recipes focusing on the highest level ingredients; a setting filled with energy and pouring over in creativity; service radiating fun and knowledge throughout. Snooze brings you the best breakfast and lunch experience around. Long lines but worth the wait.
Snarf's
Ready to Snarf? Check out the variety of menu items, including classic sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, phenomenal soups, salads, gluten-free options, and desserts.
The Kitchen
A relaxed American Bistro dedicated to serving delicious, real food sourced from American farmers.
Brasserie Ten Ten
A bustling bistro in the heart of downtown Boulder, Brasserie Ten Ten offers French-inspired cuisine and classic bistro dishes such as steak frites, brique poulet, boullaibaise, warm goat cheese salad and chocolat pot de creme. Best Happy Hour for small plates.
Zeal
Casual dining without the usual tradeoffs. Zeal's menus always include the cleanest organically grown ingredients available, and its chefs use world influences to create approachable, flavorful dishes that adjust for the seasons. Best option for guests with special dietary needs.
Frasca Food and Wine
Eater published its annual list of the country's 38 best restaurants, and, for the fourth year running, Frasca Food and Wine made the cut. In his review, Eater restaurant critic Bill Addison calls Frasca's “the most thoughtful service team in America.” Former French Laundry chefs are the visionaries behind this special restaurant.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
The beautiful and unique Dushanbe is an authentic Persian teahouse and the only one in the Western Hemisphere. They serve international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Traditional afternoon tea features over 80 premium teas. In addition, they offer a full bar and a lovely creek-side patio.
The Med
The MED is a lively and upbeat restaurant located in the heart of downtown Boulder. Our menu is an eclectic collection of the best cuisine the Mediterranean region has to offer. From tasty tapas served plate by plate to family-style paella, the food is always excellent.
Flagstaff House
Although just 5 minutes’ drive from Boulder, Flagstaff House restaurant is built into a mountainside, and overlooks the city at an elevation of 6,000 feet, offering breathtaking views of Boulder and the mountain wildlife all around.
Motomaki - Sushi Burritos and Bowls
Fast casual Japanese food at the 29th Street Mall. Sushi burritos and bowls for a faster, fresher, more filling take on traditional maki.
Mateo
Opened in 2001, Mateo is a Chef and Owner operated restaurant, featuring simple dishes inspired by the Provence Region in Europe. The wine list focuses on small batch French and Italian Varietals and compliments the seasonally changing menu.
Zolo Southwestern Grill
Declared by 5280 as “Absolutely the hottest restaurant in Boulder,” Zolo Southwestern Grill has delivered award-winning cuisine with superior service since 1994. Flavorful & soulful food served in an unpretentious and relaxed environment.
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Rio Grande restaurants have been serving Colorado an escape from the serious since 1986 with good food, a fun atmosphere and world-famous (and strong!) margaritas. Wonderful rooftop view.