My Boulder Itineraries

Some say the best recommendations come from trusted family and friends. For us, there is no one better than downtown business owners and managers themselves to give you a look at the best that downtown Boulder has to offer. Not only do they work here, but they also dine, shop and play here! This is their Boulder and now, they are sharing some of their best kept secrets with you.

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Chef's Day Off with SALT

I love driving through Lyons and coming into Boulder via the Peak to Peak highway. It’s a long beautiful drive and I always recommend it to our guests at SALT that are visiting from out of town.

Downtown Insider with Matt Segal

It doesn't get much better than morning coffee at Boxcar. They've perfected the art of cowboy style coffee, which is something I can really appreciate.

Beer Me! with West Flanders

After brewing all day, I’ll typically stick around West Flanders for an after work beverage. If I'm feeling up for it (trust me, brewing is a lot of work) I would head to Eureka!.

Summer Saturday with Pedestrian Shops

Perfect Summer Saturdays in Boulder always start with a trip to the Boulder County Farmers Market.

Downtown Insider with Todd Reed

My morning typically starts off with a meditation that I call "singing walk". I put my headphones in, walk into the foothills and just breath.

Weekend Escape with The Bradley Boulder Inn

For special occasions, we always recommend our guests experience the world-class hospitality of Frasca Food and Wine, just around the corner from The Bradley.

Dinner on the West End with Adorned

I love our end of Boulder. My husband and I have a Pilates class together on Thursday nights and generally go out to dinner afterwards.

Downtown Insider with Brad Feld

My perfect day in downtown Boulder would start with a run on the Boulder Creek Path. I would then shower and head from my condo to Alfalfa's for a breakfast smoothie.

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Weekend Escape with Barbara & Company

An overnight stay in downtown Boulder has become a holiday tradition for us. It starts with an early lunch at Dushanbe Tea House, always beautiful but like a jewel a this time of year.

A Day on The West End with Alpine Modern

When I first arrive downtown, I always go to Alpine Modern for my morning cappuccino and avocado toast. For lunch I’ll head to The Kitchen where I'll sit outside with a friend if the weather is nice.

Game Day with Pasta Jay's

I'm a huge Buffs fan and proud to be one of the founders of the legendary Pearl Street Stamepedes that happen on the eve of every CU home football game.

Art Lover with POSHsplat

On an ideal day walking around downtown Boulder in search for great art, I might start my day at The Cup.

Girls' Day with Island Farm

For the ultimate girls' day, of course we love to start out at Island Farm!

Weekend Escape with Weekends

A weekend off for me is a rarity. If I'm not in the store and get to enjoy a Boulder weekend, here are the places I would visit.

Mountain Dweller with Zeal Optics

A perfect day in Boulder for me is any day that I get to explore in nature and get active in the mountains.

Summer Saturday with Experimac

To start the morning off we are big fans of Snooze. But it is really popular so you need to get there early – especially if the weather is fine. Another breakfast favorite is Spruce Confections. It’s a great place to get a coffee and a fresh pastry.

Girls' Day with Violette

For a perfect girls' day downtown, we'd start the day at Snooze.

Patio Day with Savvy

Like many Boulder natives and transplants, I have a huge appreciation for good food, the outdoors and any patio that allows me to enjoy both at once!

New in Town with The Riverside

As a newbie downtown, I'm still discovering places every day. I’m always open to whatever's happening and love to be part of the community.

Girls' Day with Boulder Nepal

Downtown Boulder is the heart of Boulder, Colorado! There is not a better option to where I would want to spend a fun-filled day with the people I love.

House Guests with Bliss

I love downtown Boulder, especially the East End — so many of the businesses are locally-owned and they just feel like home.

East End Insider with Warby Parker

Here at Warby Parker, we have the inside scoop on all things East End!

Yes Chef! with T/Aco

With all of the great dining options in downtown Boulder its easy to overlook the talented chefs that are responsible for plating our favorite dishes.

East End Insider with Go Far

Downtown Boulder has some amazing businesses, but if you want to "go far" on the East End, the perfect start to you day is stopping into the Go Far Shop for a cup of coffee and to shop our curated selection of outdoor pieces!

Girls' Day with the Hotel Boulderado

I love to show how pretty and fun Boulder is, while introducing my friends to my favorite indulgent spots.

Summer Saturday with Liberty Puzzles

For me, a great day in Downtown Boulder starts off with a yoga class in one of the many studios Boulder has to offer.

Weekend Escape with John Atencio

I love to head from Denver to Boulder for the weekend. I typically arrive late afternoon, park on Pearl Street, and stop into my newest John Atencio Pearl West Boutique.

Downtown Insider with OAK at fourteenth

Every great downtown Boulder day starts off with a hot cup of coffee from one of the many amazing coffee shops like Ozo or Boxcar. Once I'm fully alert, I'd head out for a run along Boulder Creek Path.

Recharge Your Creativity with Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery

By nature, most artists are on the introverted side, and since every member of the co-op also works in the Gallery, we see to it that everyone has time and space to recharge their energy during the day.

Downtown Insider with West End Tavern

To this day, I'm enchanted by the sense of community and old-school Boulder vibe on display at Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

A Day at the Office with Art Source International

It’s so wonderful to work downtown and be able to walk out the “office” and take advantage of the downtown businesses in the area.

Downtown Foodie with Local Table Tours

Downtown Boulder is small, but it is packed with great places to wine and dine, or just plain indulge. A weekend getaway can be punctuated by exploring our world class dining scene.

Girls' Day with Lindsay's Boulder Deli

I'm so passionate about Lindsay's Boulder Deli @ Haagen Dazs, but man, do we have some great restaurants and shopping in Downtown Boulder!

Afternoon Stroll with Canoe Club

To start an afternoon stroll through downtown Boulder, Lolita's is a my first stop. It's right across the street from our shop down on 8th and Pearl, so their phenomenal sandwiches are my go-to.

Refresh & Restore with Amana Yoga

If you want a great start to the day, a noon refresher, afternoon exhilarator, or a relaxing evening yoga class, Amana Yoga Boulder is your downtown yoga studio.

Self-Care Day with MudbuM

The ultimate self-care day starts with a cup of coffee from local Boxcar Coffee on East Pearl to help kick start a busy day. Next, window shopping down Pearl Street to one of my favorite spots Bliss.

Downtown Insider with Mara Abbott

I love to ride early in the morning and race through downtown when the streets are still empty and quiet.

Girls' Day with Rembrandt Yard

The perfect girl’s day out starts at The Kitchen with a round of lemon ricotta pancakes and other locally sourced breakfast goodies.

Downtown Insider with Frasca

When I am not at the restaurant I try to take advantage of everything Boulder has to offer, from the trails to fine dining.

After Work with RE/MAX of Boulder

We’re wrapping up the work day at our office across from the courthouse, and we decide to take a leisurely walk down the Mall to work up an appetite.

Downtown Insider with Two Sole Sisters

We love being surrounded by other locally owned businesses and supporting the entrepreneurial spirit that is thriving on East Pearl.

Live What You Love with Shoe Fly

Michael and I recently moved to Boulder for a change of lifestyle. Having lived a hectic urban lifestyle in Chicago for over 15 years, we were looking for an opportunity to do more of what we loved, including connecting with a smaller community and enjoying the outdoors. Boulder was the perfect answer!

Chef's Day Off with Spruce Farm & Fish

First off, can someone please tell me what a “day off” is? LOL!
Seriously though, when I do have a day off, I start my morning at The Cup for their amazing Lattes.

Downtown Insider with Alex Bogusky

I ride my bike to work downtown with a permagrin on my face every day. For me, this is a dream come true.

Family Weekend with Enigma Escape Rooms

Showing your parents the incredible town you’re thriving in is one of the sweetest things about calling Boulder home. Between the food, the views and the happy community, there’s so much to be proud of when showing Mom and Dad around town.

After Work with Boulder Book Store

After we're done at the store, the first order of business is always happy hour!

Summer Saturday with The Heap Twins

Maryn & Colter Heap are some of the coolest in town! The twins started their Kids' Kritics blog as an exercise in real-life writing on a topic that they know best, Boulder food! Be sure to follow their blog to keep up with the adventures of the daring dining duo.

Summer Saturday with Heads Up, The Hat Cart

With a background in Film and English Lit, Chris Norris didn't foresee himself hanging out on the Pearl Street Mall and selling hats for 18 years and counting!

Kidding Around with Organic Sandwich Company

A beautiful day on Pearl Street will inevitably lead us to get gelato at Fior Di Latte - we love both locations but we prefer the one on the east end because of its proximity to the best puzzle shop in the land.

Downtown Insider with Cured

We’re lucky to have some amazing shopping in Boulder at the moment.

Beer Me! with Savory Spice

Boulder County is truly the mecca for amazing craft beer and Downtown Boulder does not disappoint those looking to quench their thirst and imbibe some fine brews.

After Work with The Corner Bar

On the big night we like to start out with some wine (her) and an old fashioned (me) at License No. 1. Once our spirits are lifted and our appetite has started to rise we take a stroll west down Pearl Street and more often than not end up at Zoe Ma Ma.

Downtown Insider with Topo Designs

What I love about The West End of Pearl is that you can do so much. Start with Wonder Press.

Beer Me with The Post Brewing Company

Boulder is a place that's maintained its character through the massive evolution that's happened in the last 10 years. Though there are some businesses that have come and gone, the overall vibe of Pearl Street and Downtown in general is still quintessentially "Boulder".

House Guests with Ramble on Pearl

Saturdays are a great day to show out of town visitors all that Downtown Boulder has to offer - especially in the warm summer months.

Downtown Insider with Momentum

When I’m not at Momentum you can probably find me enjoying one of the many trails we are fortunate to have here in Boulder, or taking in a show at the Boulder Theater.

Downtown Insider with Bulldog Yoga

My perfect day in downtown Boulder starts with a bulldog yoga class followed by juice or coffee at Wonder and then a walk around town with Gracie.

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