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Situated in the heart of Boulder, the Rayback is a foodpark. A bar. An event space. A backyard party. A collective of all things Colorado.
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdSituated in the heart of Boulder, the Rayback is a foodpark. A bar. An event space. A backyard party. A collective of all things Colorado.
The Redgarden Terrace at St Julien showcases one of the most breathtaking views of Boulder’s famous Flatiron Rock formations with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop.
85 locals recommend
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StThe Redgarden Terrace at St Julien showcases one of the most breathtaking views of Boulder’s famous Flatiron Rock formations with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop.
Café Mexicali, where your mango-salsa-studded tacos will be served in humble to-go containers, perfect for taking them out to the patio to drink up the views.
7 locals recommend
Cafe Mexicali
2850 Baseline RdCafé Mexicali, where your mango-salsa-studded tacos will be served in humble to-go containers, perfect for taking them out to the patio to drink up the views.
The back deck of Sanitas Brewing, where several long picnic tables and yard games tempt guests to while away entire afternoons.
61 locals recommend
Sanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier AveThe back deck of Sanitas Brewing, where several long picnic tables and yard games tempt guests to while away entire afternoons.
Order from one of several mini restaurants and then head up to the rooftop to enjoy your food and drink with astounding vistas and pretty cabanas.
49 locals recommend
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut StreetOrder from one of several mini restaurants and then head up to the rooftop to enjoy your food and drink with astounding vistas and pretty cabanas.
Japango has a coveted downtown spot with a patio right “on the bricks” of central Pearl Street and one of Boulder's best cocktail programs.
50 locals recommend
Japango
1136 Pearl StJapango has a coveted downtown spot with a patio right “on the bricks” of central Pearl Street and one of Boulder's best cocktail programs.
See and be seen sipping martinis at the Corner Bar, located in the historic Hotel Boulderado or at Oak at Fourteenth, whose patio space a half block off Pearl is limited but worth the wait.
22 locals recommend
The Corner Bar
2115 13th StSee and be seen sipping martinis at the Corner Bar, located in the historic Hotel Boulderado or at Oak at Fourteenth, whose patio space a half block off Pearl is limited but worth the wait.
Neighborhoods
Stroll along our popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics.
13 locals recommend
Downtown
Stroll along our popular pedestrian mall and enjoy a great selection of restaurants, bookstores, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Also popular are the seasonal art shows, craft fairs, musical presentations and street performers who entertain enthusiastic crowds with their antics.
A central gathering place where locals and visitors alike come to stroll and shop among the historic storefronts, dine at buzzed-about restaurants, sip coffee, throw back a microbrew or simply people-watch.
205 locals recommend
Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayA central gathering place where locals and visitors alike come to stroll and shop among the historic storefronts, dine at buzzed-about restaurants, sip coffee, throw back a microbrew or simply people-watch.
City/town information
The city takes its name from Boulder Creek, a rushing tributary powered by melting mountain snow and healthy springs to the west of town. Boulder has a semi-arid climate that supports a mild but fully distinct four seasons.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
The city takes its name from Boulder Creek, a rushing tributary powered by melting mountain snow and healthy springs to the west of town. Boulder has a semi-arid climate that supports a mild but fully distinct four seasons.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus system services
Public Transit in Boulder. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus system services just about every corner of Boulder. The main downtown bus station, the Boulder Transit Center, is located at 14th and Walnut, with in-town routes serving Boulder and regional routes serving nearby destinations including Denver.
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Walking Tour of Downtown Boulder and the Pearl Street Mall
This fun and informative walking tour explores the convergence of characteristics that make Boulder a truly special place.