Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Great casual Italian restaurant in North Boulder. Approx. 9 minutes from our home. All night happy hour on Mondays is a great deal. So is the homemade ravioli lunch special every day.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
Bacco | Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar
1200 Yarmouth AveGreat casual Italian restaurant in North Boulder. Approx. 9 minutes from our home. All night happy hour on Mondays is a great deal. So is the homemade ravioli lunch special every day.
One of our favorite restaurants in Boulder, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine (but they have many basic dishes as well). Great outdoor patio in the summer. Very reasonably priced.
115 abantu bendawo batusa
The Med
1002 Walnut StOne of our favorite restaurants in Boulder, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine (but they have many basic dishes as well). Great outdoor patio in the summer. Very reasonably priced.
Excellent pizza and only 9 minutes from our house. Very kid friendly.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Proto's Pizza-North Boulder - Broadway
Excellent pizza and only 9 minutes from our house. Very kid friendly.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Boulder with the best margaritas in town (the Casa Rita) which are $5 during their happy hour (until 7:00 M-F). Tip: split a fajitas dinner (plenty of food for two)
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Cantina Laredo
1680 29th StreetOur favorite Mexican restaurant in Boulder with the best margaritas in town (the Casa Rita) which are $5 during their happy hour (until 7:00 M-F). Tip: split a fajitas dinner (plenty of food for two)
Great coffee and gelato. Only 9 minutes from our house.
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Amante Coffee (Uptown Broadway)
4580 BroadwayGreat coffee and gelato. Only 9 minutes from our house.
Leaf
1710 Pearl StLeaf is a good option for Vegetarians.
Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce StGood sushi at reasonable prices.
Wonderful margaritas, great Mexican Food with a nice ambiance in the 29th Street Mall. Great happy hour until 7:00 on weekdays.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Cantina Laredo
1680 29th StreetWonderful margaritas, great Mexican Food with a nice ambiance in the 29th Street Mall. Great happy hour until 7:00 on weekdays.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveGreat place for Breakfast on Pearl Street.
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StUpscale restaurant with locally sourced, delicious food.
Tangerine
2777 Iris AveGreat place for breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
A french bistro with great food, a wonderful ambiance and good value (most entrees are under $20). This is a place we take out of town guests to. A popular restaurant, so reservations recommended.
102 abantu bendawo batusa
Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut StA french bistro with great food, a wonderful ambiance and good value (most entrees are under $20). This is a place we take out of town guests to. A popular restaurant, so reservations recommended.
Our second favorite Mexican restaurant in Boulder. Very kid friendly. Good food and great prices.
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut StOur second favorite Mexican restaurant in Boulder. Very kid friendly. Good food and great prices.
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StA great place to grab a drink and hear live music.
The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut StA hopping bar in downtown Boulder.
The original Lyons location is a convenient stop on the way back to Boulder from the popular Rocky Mountain national park, just 15 minutes from our house.
60 abantu bendawo batusa
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
303 Main StThe original Lyons location is a convenient stop on the way back to Boulder from the popular Rocky Mountain national park, just 15 minutes from our house.
Avery's interior, styled a bit like a European beer hall, is a great place for a beer
201 abantu bendawo batusa
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct NAvery's interior, styled a bit like a European beer hall, is a great place for a beer
Everything Else
Great little bakery only 9 minutes from our house with excellent baked goods and hot chocolate.
131 abantu bendawo batusa
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl StGreat little bakery only 9 minutes from our house with excellent baked goods and hot chocolate.
Wonderful baked goods, desserts and ice cream.
71 abantu bendawo batusa
Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery
3990 BroadwayWonderful baked goods, desserts and ice cream.
Shopping
I love the pizzas and salads at Modmarket. Great prices and reasonable calorie counts.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Modern Market Eatery
1600 28th StI love the pizzas and salads at Modmarket. Great prices and reasonable calorie counts.
Costco Wholesale
600 Marshall RdLove Costco!
Twenty Ninth Street
1710 29th StNice outdoor mall with lots of shops and restaurants.
Local vendors offering produce, plants, crafts & eats every Wednesday and Saturday, April through November.
169 abantu bendawo batusa
Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetLocal vendors offering produce, plants, crafts & eats every Wednesday and Saturday, April through November.
Sightseeing
The Pearl Street Mall is the heart of Boulder. Lots of great shops and restaurants and people watching. A "must-see" while you are here.
591 abantu bendawo batusa
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetThe Pearl Street Mall is the heart of Boulder. Lots of great shops and restaurants and people watching. A "must-see" while you are here.
Parks & Nature
A great hiking area at the base of the Flatirons. Beautiful views of Boulder.
91 abantu bendawo batusa
Chautauqua Trailhead
Bluebell RoadA great hiking area at the base of the Flatirons. Beautiful views of Boulder.
A very nice park with a hiking trail that takes you up to a cool Red Rock formation and view of Boulder.
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Eben G. Fine Park
101 Arapahoe AveA very nice park with a hiking trail that takes you up to a cool Red Rock formation and view of Boulder.
Mount Sanitas
Several great trails with red rocks and beautiful views.
Entertainment & Activities
University Memorial Center
The UMC has a nice bowling alley and is a great place to take kids.
This is where we see movies in Boulder. We usually grab a margarita and a bite to eat beforehand at close by Cantina Laredo.
82 abantu bendawo batusa
Century Theatre
1700 29th StThis is where we see movies in Boulder. We usually grab a margarita and a bite to eat beforehand at close by Cantina Laredo.
Mini-golf, arcade, and go-karts. A fun-fest for the little ones.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Gateway Park Fun Center
4800 28th StMini-golf, arcade, and go-karts. A fun-fest for the little ones.