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Boulder packs a lot into 25 square miles: the Flatirons on one edge, Pearl Street in the middle, and more than 150 miles of trail in between. This is our running list of what's worth your time, written by people who live here.

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Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado: The Local's Master List

The definitive local guide to things to do in Boulder, Colorado: the Flatirons, Pearl Street, the teahouse, the breweries, and the events worth planning around.

Your Boulder Staff · Aug 23, 2026 · 8 min read
10 Things to Do on Pearl Street in Boulder: Embrace the Vibrant Heart of the City
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10 Things to Do on Pearl Street in Boulder: Embrace the Vibrant Heart of the City

Nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, Pearl Street is a lively and vibrant pedestrian mall that embodies the city’s unique spirit. With its charming brick-...

Your Boulder Staff · May 25, 2023 · 4 min read
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Cheap Date Ideas in Boulder

Expensive dinners, drinks on the town, show tickets – dating can be expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. With so much to do in and around town, it’s easy to fo...

Kristen Kuchar · Sep 18, 2017 · 3 min read
Treat Yourself to a Day of Free Fun in Boulder
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Treat Yourself to a Day of Free Fun in Boulder

There’s no denying it, Boulder is a beautiful place to live and work. The Flatirons are visible from just about every vantage point in the city and the aromas w...

Kelly Tidd · Jun 03, 2017 · 3 min read
Spice Things Up: Cooking Classes in Boulder
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Spice Things Up: Cooking Classes in Boulder

I’ll admit it. I’m the last person you’ll ever call when you want a gourmet meal. It took me until I was in my thirties to be able to properly cook rice. Even n...

Kelly Tidd · Mar 27, 2017 · 2 min read
Boulder Romance: Out-of-the-Ordinary Date Ideas
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Boulder Romance: Out-of-the-Ordinary Date Ideas

Boulder is a young city. I mean, the city itself is over 100 years old, but the town’s population is filled with the young and the young at heart. Many a young...

Kelly Tidd · Aug 29, 2016 · 3 min read
Back to School: A Freshman’s Guide to Boulder
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Back to School: A Freshman’s Guide to Boulder

I know this makes me sound like an old lady, but it seems like school starts back up earlier and earlier with every passing year. Or maybe it’s because I don’t...

Kelly Tidd · Aug 17, 2016 · 4 min read
NCAR Mesa Laboratory (DI00221)
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Eyes to the Sky: Boulder’s NCAR and the Mesa Lab

One of the first things that struck me after moving to Boulder was just how big the Colorado sky is. In Boulder, you can watch thunderstorms blow in from over t...

Lisa Van Horne · Jul 08, 2015 · 4 min read
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Tourist in Your Own City: Afternoon Tea at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Streaks of sunlight pour through the southwest-facing windows, highlighting the puffs of steam drifting up from my freshly-brewed cup of tea. I’ll be the first...

Tyra Sutak · Nov 18, 2014 · 3 min read
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Tourist in Your Own City: A Hike and Happy Hour at Chautauqua

If you live in Boulder, you know all of the touristy hotspots in town, and chances are, you’ve stopped frequenting them as often over the years. It’s not that y...

Tyra Sutak · Oct 27, 2014 · 2 min read
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Pups Welcome! Dog Friendly Stores, Bars, and Restaurants in Boulder

Whether your dog is named Aspen, Cody or Chinook, we get it; he’s your constant companion. You take them to the park and hiking all around the state. They’re wi...

Kelly Tidd · Nov 14, 2013 · 2 min read
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Boulder in Photos: A Shutterbug’s Guide

Boulder is a beautiful town, nestled between the Flatirons and what sprawls through the valley beyond. In these parts, the opportunity for jaw-dropping pictures...

Erika Napoletano · Jul 11, 2013 · 2 min read
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How to Get Out of Boulder and Into Colorado

As a Boulder-area transplant, I’m always surprised how many folks choose to remain firmly ensconced inside the Boulder Bubble. While the occasional Denver-based...

Erika Napoletano · Jul 05, 2013 · 2 min read

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