Boulder & Gunbarrel Guidebook
Food Scene
My favorite coffee joint in town. Great atmosphere, quality of the brew is best in town. Bonus! Charcuterie in the same store:)
131 locals recommend
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl StMy favorite coffee joint in town. Great atmosphere, quality of the brew is best in town. Bonus! Charcuterie in the same store:)
It is actually worth the hype you've read about in guidebooks. Our sister city in Dushanbe, Tajikistan built the entire building by hand, then shipped it here for (y)our enjoyment!
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StIt is actually worth the hype you've read about in guidebooks. Our sister city in Dushanbe, Tajikistan built the entire building by hand, then shipped it here for (y)our enjoyment!
SALT
1047 Pearl StOne of my go-to farm to table lunch favorites.
You'll find a wait here nearly every time, but the food is worth it. One of Boulder's hottest brunch spots!
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StYou'll find a wait here nearly every time, but the food is worth it. One of Boulder's hottest brunch spots!
Everything Else
This path is just across the way and perfect for a walk any time of the day. Walk east and stumble upon a few distilleries/breweries (or the Valmont Park with frisbee golf!).
6 locals recommend
Goose Creek Path
Goose Creek PathThis path is just across the way and perfect for a walk any time of the day. Walk east and stumble upon a few distilleries/breweries (or the Valmont Park with frisbee golf!).
For new and experienced climbers alike, this is one of Boulder's best loved rock climbing gyms.
19 locals recommend
Boulder Rock Club
2829 Mapleton AveFor new and experienced climbers alike, this is one of Boulder's best loved rock climbing gyms.
A simple hike you can do in 30 minutes or less with great views of Boulder!
21 locals recommend
Red Rocks Trail
Red Rocks TrailA simple hike you can do in 30 minutes or less with great views of Boulder!
Sanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier AveEverybody loves a local brew. One of my favorite spots!
Huge bookstore in a super-cool historic building. Regular lectures & events as well! A haven for the scholarly and curious.
56 locals recommend
Lighthouse Bookstore
1201 Pearl StHuge bookstore in a super-cool historic building. Regular lectures & events as well! A haven for the scholarly and curious.
Where the people go to dance (swing, salsa, tango, balboa, etc.).
7 locals recommend
The Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe RdWhere the people go to dance (swing, salsa, tango, balboa, etc.).
Meditations and dharma talks open to the public every week. Check out their schedule at http://boulder.shambhala.org/getting-started/weekly-classes/
14 locals recommend
Boulder Shambhala Center
1345 Spruce StMeditations and dharma talks open to the public every week. Check out their schedule at http://boulder.shambhala.org/getting-started/weekly-classes/
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best sips in town in a historic building. Hipsters, come through the front door.
92 locals recommend
The Bitter Bar
835 Walnut StOne of the best sips in town in a historic building. Hipsters, come through the front door.
Arts & Culture
In the heart of CU Boulder land, a respectable venue with some respectable acts!
85 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th StIn the heart of CU Boulder land, a respectable venue with some respectable acts!
Best music venue in town, built in the late 1800's and supporting world-renowned artists (e.g. BB King, Mavis Staples, Rufus Wainright, Andrew Bird, etc).
Chautauqua Box Office
900 Baseline RdBest music venue in town, built in the late 1800's and supporting world-renowned artists (e.g. BB King, Mavis Staples, Rufus Wainright, Andrew Bird, etc).
Sightseeing
One of Boulder's most beloved hikes. Views all the way to Denver and the Continental Divide.
146 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveOne of Boulder's most beloved hikes. Views all the way to Denver and the Continental Divide.
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrTake the free tea tour! Runs every half hour.