Boulder wouldn't be Boulder without the beautiful Flatirons. If you are visitng, check out one of these classic hikes or lookouts. Hiking: - Easy: Bluebell Mesa Loop at Chautauqua; a loop at South Boulder Creek Trailhead - Moderate: Royal Arch at Chautauqua; Mallory Cave via NCAR; Green Mountain West Ridge - Hard: Bear Peak; Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon Lookouts: - Lost Gulch Overlook - Flatirons Vista Trailhead
You can't visit Boulder without checking out the Pearl Street Mall! There are tons of shops and restaurants. Some restaurants to checkout on Pearl Street: - Food stalls at the Farmers Market on Saturday - The Rio Grande - The Post - Bohemian Beer Garden - Ozo Coffee - Organic Sandwich Company - Barchetta
Hiking: Many options for all skill levels. Driving Tour: Trail Ridge Road loop. Certain days and times require a timed entry permit. Consider booking one in advance to guarantee entry. Go very early for fewer crowds and to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms. Stop in Lyons on the way back for lunch!
Go for a scenic drive and checkout either of the following towns: - Lyons - Nederland - Golden - Estes Park
Skip the 16th Street Mall and checkout some of our favorite things to do in Denver: - Grab a beer or two and hang out in the RINO Arts District - Spend a few hours browsing the Denver Museum of Art - Stroll through the beautiful Denver Botanical Gardens - Have a picnic and a nice walk at Cheeseman Park