Do Boulder the way locals do: start slow at Chautauqua Park, eat where the regulars do at The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, let the evening run long at Rayback Collective.
Top things to do in Boulder
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
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Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station
Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.
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Pearl Street Mall
Celebrated pedestrian mall featuring an array of retail shops, boutiques, art galleries & eateries.
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Chautauqua Park
National Historic Landmark at the base of Flatirons for hiking, lodging, dining, films & more.
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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Wartime aircraft, WWII uniform collection & aviation art on the former site of Lowry Air Force Base.
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Museum of Illusions
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Ornate landmark shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan & rebuilt creekside, with teas & light bites.
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Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
Dinosaur fossils & tracks on display along two mountain trails, plus guided tours & exhibit hall.
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Lost Gulch Overlook
All-level trail up to a lookout point with views of the mountains, popular at sunrise & sunset.
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Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Ornate landmark shipped piece by piece from Tajikistan & rebuilt creekside, with teas & light bites.
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The Sink
Funky, family-owned landmark for Sinkburgers & Ugly Crust Pizza plus local & regional microbrews.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Unpretentious gathering place for house brews & wines, plus standard pub grub offerings.
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Bohemian Biergarten
Rustic, Czech-style place offering a wide beer menu & traditional eats, plus a patio & live music.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
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Blackbelly Market & Restaurant
Farmhouse-chic eatery & butcher shop for charcuterie, burgers, steaks & hand-cut Kennebec fries.
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Birdcall
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La Catrina Mexican Restaurant
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Pearl Street Mall
Celebrated pedestrian mall featuring an array of retail shops, boutiques, art galleries & eateries.
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Chautauqua Park
National Historic Landmark at the base of Flatirons for hiking, lodging, dining, films & more.
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Aspire Tours
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Adventure West River Tube and Ebike Rental & Tours
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Unpretentious gathering place for house brews & wines, plus standard pub grub offerings.
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Chautauqua Park
National Historic Landmark at the base of Flatirons for hiking, lodging, dining, films & more.
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Eben G. Fine Park
Green space with a playground, grassy areas & picnic facilities, plus access to trails.
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Boulder Canyon Trail
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Union Reservoir Nature Area
Recreation spot offering picnicking, fishing & a dog beach, plus a sailing club with weekly racing.
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Flatirons Vista
Flat, 3.3.-mile loop trail for hikers, bikers & wheelchairs with mountain vistas & facilities.
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Rayback Collective
An array of mobile food vendors outdoors & a beer garden indoors, plus live music & mountain views.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Unpretentious gathering place for house brews & wines, plus standard pub grub offerings.
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Bohemian Biergarten
Rustic, Czech-style place offering a wide beer menu & traditional eats, plus a patio & live music.
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Postino Boulder
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