Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park
For an outdoorsy adventure, Estes & Rocky Mountain National Park are under an hour away from Boulder! Estes park offers a main street of quaint stores with plenty of coffee and candy shops. Rocky Mountain National Park is nestled just 5min from downtown Estes Park and there is a hike for anyone. We highly recommend Dream Lake, it's where we took our engagement pictures!
NCAR
For the local adventurer, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a Boulder local exhibit and trailhead to many great trails ranging from easy to hard. One of the most popular trails is Royal Arch, a gorgeous hike with a healthy amount of elevation.
Chautauqua Park
The quintessential Boulder site: the Flatirons! Go for a stroll here, a hike, or just snap a picture and enjoy the mountain air!
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
Coffee Snob? So are we - well, Brenna is anyway. Head to Boxcar to start your day the right way, caffeinated and happy. You can also find an adorable French provisions shop (including wine) inside!
Pearl Street
For the shopper and wanderer - visit Pearl Street! Uninterrupted blocks of local and chain shops that showcase the charm of Boulder. You can find all kinds of treats with the foothills in the backdrop.
Trek Bicycle Boulder
How could we not recommend bikes to you? Boulder is one of the most bikeable cities in America and there's no better way to explore a new place then on a bike. Don't let the hilly nature and elevation scare you, e-bikes exist for a reason!
Rosetta Hall
Want good food but can't decide on the cuisine? Rosetta Hall has you covered and the vibes are immaculate. Go for drinks only or go for a variety of worldly foods, there's something for everyone!
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
One of the best places to eat in Boulder. Honestly we've never been there but it has come highly recommended by lots of friends and we're certainly not here to gatekeep.
License No. 1
Staying at Hotel Boulderado? Even if you're not, check out the speakeasy located in the hotel!
Sanitas Brewing Company - Boulder, CO
Tucked away in a place that feels like you're breaking into a warehouse, Sanitas has amazing beers, beautiful views, and an awesome taco truck. We'll be having our rehearsal dinner here but if you want to check it out beforehand so you know what beer to put on our tab, have at it!
Twisted Pine Brewing Co
Another great place to kick back and have enjoy some locally-brewed beers. Pretty sure they have some killer food, too!
Olde Town Arvada
Want to check out our neck of the woods? Olde Town Arvada is ~30min from downtown Boulder and is our neighborhood "downtown" area. Check out the Sunday Fall market, the tiki speakeasy at the Arvada Tavern (highly recommend the Coconut Old Fashioned), great brews at Denver Beer CO, get a sweet treat at Scrumptious, or stop by our personal favorite, Bluegrass Lounge (coffee shop by day, bourbon lounge by night). The RTD light rail runs through Olde Town, so if you want to go all the way to Downtown Denver, you can catch the train here!