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Downtown Boulder is a uniquely beautiful downtown, surrounded by the stunning Flatiron Mountains with the Rocky Mountains in the distance, the crystal clear Boulder Creek, and filled with wonderful shopping, dining, and entertainment. The well-maintained Downtown Boulder has a very clean and delightfully charming atmosphere. Just 30 miles from Denver, Downtown Boulder is a must see. Another distinctive feature of Downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall. The Pearl Street Mall is a wonderfully charismatic four-block-long pedestrian mall. Colorful, bright flowers fill the square gardens and the shopping, dining, and entertainment on the Pearl Street Mall, as well as throughout downtown, are truly incredible. The great selection of art galleries, jewelry stores, clothing stores, sporting goods stores, and much more should keep you happily busy for hours. Taking a break for lunch or dinner will be delightful at one of downtown Boulder’s amazing restaurants. You can also take a break from shopping and be awed and entertained by one of Boulder’s street performers. Downtown Boulder also hosts events year round, including holiday events, outstanding art shows, and great musical events. |
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Whether you're planning a daytrip, hunting for a good hotel, looking for outdoor recreation, or just curious about what downtown Boulder has to offer, we know you'll find what you're looking for! Just use these links to to find out what downtown has to offer. Boulder has won more accolades than any other city in America for its recreation, culture, health, business climate and overall quality of life. Here are some examples of recent lists with Boulder at or near the top. 2008 #6 in “Top 10 Best Eco-Friendly Restaurants” – The Kitchen - Bon Appetit, Feb 2008 The West’s Greenest Restaurant – The Kitchen – Sunset magazine, March 2008 Top 10 World’s “Greener Cities” – Urban Land Green magazine, Spring 2008 #5 in “Top 25 Best Green Places to Live” – Country Home magazine, April 2008 Top 25 Destinations in the Top 100 Destinations in the World – TripAdvisor, April 2008 #3 in “Top 10 Cities for Masters Runners” – Masters Athlete magazine, May 2008 #8 in “Top 25
2007 #8 in “Top 10 Cities for Artists” – BusinessWeek, February 2007 #7 in “Top 25 Best Green Cities” – Country Home magazine, April 2007 #5 in “Best Cities for Empty-nesters” – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, June 2007 Top 10 Hottest New Restaurants – Bon Appetit magazine, June 2007 #8 in “Top 25 #3 in “Top 10 Rooftop Bars” – Sunset magazine, July 2007 #6 “Top 10 Farmers’ Markets” – EatingWell magazine, August 2007 CVB & Tourist Office Award Winner – Successful Meetings magazine, August 2007 Best Places to Retire – US News and World Report.com, August 2007 #1 “ #4 “11 Most Bicycle-Friendly Cities in the World” – Virgin Vacations.com, Nov. 2007 Top 10 Best New Restaurants – 5280 magazine, December 2007 2006 Top 10 Places to Retire – Bottom Line Retirement, January 2006 Place You Dream of Living - Backpacker magazine, February 2006 #3 in “ Top 10 Greenest Cities – Homestore.com, April 2006 Best Place to Retire for Outdoor Addicts - Fortune magazine, June 2006 #10 in “Top 25 #3 in “Top 10 Brainiest Small Cities” – Bizjournals.com, June 2006 #1 in “20 Dream Towns” – Outside magazine, August 2006 Top 12 Best Veg-Friendly Places to Live – VegNews, August 2006 #4 #9 #1 Best City for Singles – Forbes.com, July 2006 Top 20 Greenest Spots in the Country – Vegetarian Times, July/Aug 2006 Top 10 Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots – Bon Appetit magazine, July 2005 #6 in “The 100 #7 Best Running Cities in #7 in Top 10 Cities for Masters athletes - GeezerJock magazine, September #18 in the Top 25 50 Fabulous Gay-Friendly Places to Live - book by Gregory A. Kompes, Top 20 Greenest Spots in the Country - Vegetarian Times, July/August The Best Cities for Relocating Families (Boulder/Longmont) - Worldwide Primacy Relocation, 2005 2004 #1 of Top 20 Boom Towns - Business 2.0, March 2004 Top 10 cities for Animal Wellness in North American - Animal Wellness March 2004 Five Impressive Cities; Making a Difference in the Environment magazine, April 2004 Bicycle Friendly Community - League of American Bicyclists, April 2004 Nation’s Reigning Bike Friendly Community - The League of American 2004 Best Place in the Country for Singles (Denver-Boulder) - Forbes. The The Best Cities for Relocating Families (Boulder/Longmont) - Worldwide Primacy Relocation, Sept. 2004 2003 Best 5 Favorite Run Best Cities for Singles (with Best College Sports Towns - Sports Illustrated on Campus, Sept. 2003 Outside University: The Top 40 - Outside magazine, September 2003 2002 #1 Thinnest City – Self magazine, October 2002 Best Places to Retire – Money magazine, 2002 2001 #8 Healthiest Cities for Women to Live - Self magazine, October 2001
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