Things To Do and Places to Eat
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Chatauqua Park
The place that makes Boulder, Boulder! The Flatirons can be seen up close from the parking lot and are hikeable!. Popular trails include: The First/Second Flatiron Trail (Moderate/Hard) The Third Flatiron Trail (Moderate/Hard) Bear Mountain Trail (Hard, also recommend parking at NCAR for this one)
Pearl Street Mall
Great walkable outdoor area for shopping, dining, and generally hanging out. We recommend License No. 1 and Bitter Bar for casual hang out spots.
Panorama Point
Pull off spot featuring great views of Boulder and the Front Range. The drive up is windy and steep!
Rocky Mountain National Park
A car is needed. Entry reservations are required and are released 7PM the previous day at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910 . Recommended activities include: Driving up the Trail Ridge Road Hiking to Emerald Lake from Bear Lake (Easy-Moderate) Hiking Mt. Ida (Hard) Hiking to Sky Pond (Hard) Hiking around Sprague Lake (Easy)
Estes Park
The town of Estes Park is a Colorado icon! Check out ghost tours at the Stanley Hotel and grab a drink after! Stay a night too… if you dare. Fun City is also a cool place to do go karts, go mini golfing, and more. Downtown Estes Park is a great area for kitschy shops and especially for mountain taffy/fudge!
Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Wonderful alpine lake and hiking area where we got engaged! Come for a picnic! Parking reservations can be made at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087515 . Great hikes include: Brainard Lake Loop (Easy) Isabelle Lake Trail (Moderate) Isabelle Glacier Trail (Hard)
Casa Bonita
The one and only! Reservations must be made ahead of time at https://www.casabonitadenver.com/reservations .
Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station
Traveling to an interdimensional world anyone?
Denver Art Museum
Really great art museum with rotating special exhibits. Check out Leven Deli Company for lunch.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Check out the special dinosaur exhibit!
Celestial Seasonings
Go on a tour of where Sleepytime Tea is crafted and experience the peppermint room!
~~ Recommended Restaurants: ~~
Blackbelly Market & Restaurant
The best steak and other meats in Boulder. The steak tar tar and roast chicken are amazing!
Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
Lots of food vendors with a bar! Best place to go when undecided.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
A really unique brunch experience! Definitely recommend getting here early.
The Buff Restaurant
Best location for brunch with insane portion sizes.
T/aco
Really good tacos and a really good happy hour during the week!
Osaka's
Really good Japanese food. The okonomiyaki is great.
The Post Colorado - Boulder
The best chicken spot with good beer to boot
Rincon Argentino
Empanadas!
Moxie Bread Co. - North Boulder
Great cafe with fresh pastries!
Foolish Craig's Cafe
Cute brunch spot where we had our first date!
The Yellow Deli
Try not to get indoctrinated and look up the Twelve Tribes cult… there’s even a documentary to watch…
Curtis Park Deli - Boulder
The best sandwiches in Boulder. The roast beef and horseradish or the veggie sandwich are top recs.
Motomaki | Sushi Burritos & Bowls
Reasonably priced sushi burritos and bowls!
~~ Recommended Bars: ~~
License No. 1
Fun speakeasy cocktail bar!
The Bitter Bar
Also a fantastic cocktail bar
Left Hand Brewing Company
THE brewery to check out