Things To Do
☀️ IMPORTANT REMINDER
Use sunscreen and wear a sun hat! Boulder sits at 5,430 feet elevation - the sun is no joke up here.
🎊 Don't Miss
Celebrate Megan & Patrick's Wedding! - The best activity of all
☕ Coffee Shops
Ozo Coffee - Local favorite with multiple locations (Amy's Favorite) Spruce Confections Downtown - Coffee + pastries (Megan's Favorite) Beleza Coffee - Cozy neighborhood spot (Patrick's Favorite) Alpine Modern - Trendy mountain vibes (Great Breakfast too, be careful the coffee is jet fuel) Boxcar Coffee Roasters - Artisan roasts (Clarke's Favorite) Laughing Goat - Pearl Street institution
🍽️ Restaurants & Food
The Kitchen - Farm-to-table favorite ($$$) (Rehearsal Dinner Location) Frasca Food and Wine - James Beard winner ($$$) Black Belly - Farm to Table ($$$) (Megan and Patrick's Favorite) Santo - Modern Mexican ($$) (Michelin Recommended, great patio, Low Key, 10/10 recommend) Jungle - Elevated comfort food, incredible chicken sandwich ($$) T/aco - Great tacos ($$) Lolita's Market & Deli - Sandwich heaven ($) Trident Café & Bookstore - Coffee, food & books ($) Lucile's Creole Café - Legendary brunch, get there early! ($$) Sherpa's - Authentic Nepalese & Tibetan ($$) Foolish Craig's - Locals' brunch spot ($$) Audrey Janes Pizza - Wood-fired perfection ($$) Zoe Mama - Cozy Italian comfort ($$) Illegal Pete's - Best burrito bowls (locals know!) ($) Village - Classic diner breakfast ($) Snarf's - Boulder's best sandwiches ($) Sweetgreen - Fresh salads & bowls ($) Cava - Mediterranean bowls ($) Tangerine - Healthy bowls & smoothies ($) Sweet Cow Ice Cream - Iconic Boulder ice cream spot ($)
🥾 Hikes & Outdoor Adventures
Chautauqua Park - The most Iconic Boulder hiking with Flatirons views Mount Sanitas - Where Megan & Patrick met AND got engaged! Rock Climbing in Eldorado Canyon - World-class climbing Mountain Biking at Betasso Preserve - Epic trails Eben G. Fine Park - Swim in Boulder Creek Drive up Flagstaff Mountain - Stunning sunset views (lots of great small hikes up there like Reflection Point and Artists Point) Green Mountain - Challenging but worth it Boulder Falls - Easy 15-minute hike to waterfall Settlers Park - Quick nature escape in town South Boulder Creek Trail - Flat, scenic walk/bike NCAR Trail - Mesa views and wildflowers Tubing down Boulder Creek - Summer classic!
🎉 Activities
Pearl Street Mall - Stroll, shop, and people-watch Boulder Farmers Market - Saturday mornings, a must-visit! Boulder Bookstore - Huge and classic bookstore on Pearl Street North Boulder Park - Perfect picnic spot Beekeeping at Boulder Flower Farm - with Megan! Yoga at Boulder Yoga Studio - Just above Luckys Bakery! Yoga and Cupcakes! University Bicycles - Rent bikes to explore town Boulder Sports Recycler - 2nd Hand Gear Shop ... it's truly awesome Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory - Iconic, and free tours! Boulder Reservoir - Stunning Views, Flat walking, Beach day vibes Dushanbe Teahouse - Stunning gift from Tajikistan "The Hill" neighborhood - CU campus & college town energy Boulder Creek Path - 5+ miles of paved walking/biking Avery Brewing - Local craft beer Bitter Bar - Mountain views and brews!