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Nearby restaurants
Our favorite nearby / walking-distance restaurants, all in the Meadows on Parkway complex @ 4800 Baseline Rd
Gondolier Italian Eatery
4800 Baseline RdYummy Italian food.
Coma Mexican Grill
4800 Baseline RoadOur fave Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood
McDevitt Taco Supply
4800 Baseline RdGreat street tacos
Grocery stores
Safeway
4800 Baseline RdNearest big grocery store
Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayNearest Whole Foods
Great hikes in Boulder
Starting out in “mom mode” here: be bear aware, wear sunscreen, and remember to hydrate hydrate hydrate esp if you’re not used to our altitude! We have some water bottles you can use in the cupboard. And a great rule of thumb is to hike in the morning, so you miss afternoon showers with attendant ⚡️
A previous guest mentioned that “a Boulder trail moderate isn’t flatland moderate!” So we are dutifully passing that along for your consideration :) Hiking books on entry table describe the hikes.
Hiking apps that are handy:
AllTrails
Gaia GPS
This is one of one favorite family hikes! A decent amount of altitude gain so take lots of water!
34 locals recommend
Royal Arch Trail
Royal Arch TrailThis is one of one favorite family hikes! A decent amount of altitude gain so take lots of water!
Lots of good trails from here and a little off the beaten Chautauqua path.
8 locals recommend
Gregory Canyon Trailhead
Gregory Canyon RoadLots of good trails from here and a little off the beaten Chautauqua path.
This is not really a hike! But if you just feel like walking around the block-ish, this park is a perfectly good destination :)
Admiral Arleigh A. Burke Park
490 Mohawk DrThis is not really a hike! But if you just feel like walking around the block-ish, this park is a perfectly good destination :)
This park has some gentle / flatter trails if you’re not wanting to have too much altitude gain. Stunning views & a must-see destination for rock-climbers. Also love the hike (Rattlesnake Gulch) that includes the ruins of the Crags Hotel & continental divide vista.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdThis park has some gentle / flatter trails if you’re not wanting to have too much altitude gain. Stunning views & a must-see destination for rock-climbers. Also love the hike (Rattlesnake Gulch) that includes the ruins of the Crags Hotel & continental divide vista.
Sightseeing
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StA cool spot in downtown Boulder with great tea!
More tea if you’re into tea :). The free tour of the tea factory is interesting, charming, and a great olfactory experience!
164 locals recommend
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrMore tea if you’re into tea :). The free tour of the tea factory is interesting, charming, and a great olfactory experience!
Boulder is known for our Pedestrian Mall! A Boulder bucket list stop.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetBoulder is known for our Pedestrian Mall! A Boulder bucket list stop.
If you want to head a bit more into the mountains, it’s a beautiful drive up the canyon and a cool funky town to spend a day in. The Carousel of Happiness is … happy!
164 locals recommend
Nederland
If you want to head a bit more into the mountains, it’s a beautiful drive up the canyon and a cool funky town to spend a day in. The Carousel of Happiness is … happy!
A fun & funky contemporary art museum with an ever-changing exhibit lineup.
102 locals recommend
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th StA fun & funky contemporary art museum with an ever-changing exhibit lineup.
If you want to learn more about our town’s history, worth checking out!
31 locals recommend
Boulder History Museum
2205 BroadwayIf you want to learn more about our town’s history, worth checking out!
Liquor stores
Colorado limits what alcohol you can buy in grocery stores, so if you’re looking for something other than beer, you’re probably going to need to head to a liquor store.
Locally owned but HUGE liquor store with basically anything you could want!
24 locals recommend
Hazel's Beverage World
1955 28th StLocally owned but HUGE liquor store with basically anything you could want!
This is our go-to nearby liquor store that usually has whatever we are looking for.
Baileys Wine & Spirits
4800 Baseline RdThis is our go-to nearby liquor store that usually has whatever we are looking for.
Food scene
If you have people in your party who want different kinds of food options and a spot with a great view, you can hardly go wrong here!
31 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
1401 Pearl StIf you have people in your party who want different kinds of food options and a spot with a great view, you can hardly go wrong here!
Cool outdoor & indoor space along creek with corn hole at the ready!
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdCool outdoor & indoor space along creek with corn hole at the ready!
Rosetta Hall
Multiple restaurants under one roof, and the roof has a great view!
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StGood downtown happy hour spot.
If you happen to be gluten free, this bakery is nirvana. You may want to move to Boulder just to have ready access to their baguettes & cupcakes!
8 locals recommend
Kim and Jake's Cakes
641 S BroadwayIf you happen to be gluten free, this bakery is nirvana. You may want to move to Boulder just to have ready access to their baguettes & cupcakes!
Coffee shops
heady coffee co.
Walkable, good coffee
Amante Coffee
More good coffee :)
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl StCoffee AND locally owned bookseller!