Things to do in Boulder
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.
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.
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...