Boulder Guides
Everything we know about Boulder, organized by topic and kept current by locals.
Hikes & Trails
Boulder hiking guides: Chautauqua and the Flatirons, Mount Sanitas, Royal Arch, and quieter trails locals keep to themselves.
79 guides
History & Culture
Boulder history: Chief Niwot, Chautauqua, the Flagstaff Star, Mary Rippon and the stories that explain why this town is the way it is.
40 guides
Outdoors
Boulder outdoor guides beyond hiking: road and mountain biking, climbing, tubing Boulder Creek, snowshoeing and ski days.
38 guides
Restaurants
Boulder restaurant guides from locals: the best burgers, pho, pizza, brunch, patios and special-occasion tables in town.
36 guides
Shopping
Boulder shopping guides: Pearl Street shops, the Boulder Bookstore, record stores, farmers markets and local makers.
23 guides
Neighborhoods
Guides to Boulder's neighborhoods: Downtown, the Hill, North Boulder, Gunbarrel, Table Mesa and more, from people who live in them.
19 guides
Food Scene
Boulder food guides beyond restaurants: bakeries, butchers, ice cream, farmers markets, distilleries and local food makers.
15 guides
Annual Events
Guides to Boulder's recurring events: the Bolder Boulder, Boulder Creek Festival, BIFF, the Polar Plunge and more.
15 guides
Things to Do
What to actually do in Boulder, Colorado: Pearl Street, Chautauqua, the Flatirons, and the stuff locals do on a regular weekend.
13 guides
Bars & Nightlife
Where to drink in Boulder: cocktail bars, dives, happy hours and live-music nights, curated by locals.
13 guides
Breweries & Cider
The Boulder brewery guide: taprooms, cideries and the beers worth crossing town for, from the city that helped start craft beer.
10 guides
Winter
Winter guides for Boulder: snowshoeing, winter trail picks, Eldora ski days and what to do when the snow flies.
10 guides
Family & Kids
Family guides to Boulder: kid-friendly hikes, rainy-day saves, summer camps and the playgrounds worth driving to.
9 guides
Visiting Boulder
Visitor guides to Boulder, Colorado: hotels and hostels, first-timer itineraries, and how to spend a weekend like a local.
8 guides
Arts & Music
Boulder arts and music guides: the Boulder Theater, Fox Theatre, Chautauqua Auditorium, galleries and the local music scene.
7 guides
Fall
Fall in Boulder: golden foliage hikes, pumpkin farms, haunted houses and what October here actually looks like.
7 guides
Fitness & Wellness
Boulder fitness guides: climbing gyms, yoga studios, running routes and the recovery spots serious athletes use.
7 guides
Living in Boulder
Guides to living in Boulder: moving here, housing, getting around by bus and bike, and what daily life costs.
7 guides
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival runs January 21-31, 2027 in Boulder, Colorado. Dates, all 11 venues, tickets, where to stay, and how to get around, from the local guide that lives here.
6 guides
Coffee
Boulder coffee shop guides: the best espresso, laptop-friendly rooms and roasters, reviewed by locals.
5 guidesPeople & Makers
Profiles of Boulder people: founders, athletes, brewers and makers, from Justin's nut butter to Olympic climbers.
5 guidesSpring & Summer
Spring and summer in Boulder: tubing Boulder Creek, patio season, farmers markets and the best warm-weather day plans.
4 guides