Some things to enjoy in Boulder  

Here are a few ideas of things to do while in Boulder.  Also, click here.

 

¨ Bicycle Ride around Boulder—Boulder has the finest bike trail system in the US.  Rent a Mountain Bike and take a ride around these trails.  There are many places in Downtown Boulder for inexpensive bicycle rentals.

¨ Boulder Creek Trail Walk—Take this popular  bicycle/walking path directly south of BHS going west under Broadway past the main library and going east of BHS toward Millennium -Harvest House Hotel on 28th.

¨ Breakfast at “The Buff” - 1725 28th St

¨ Brunch at “Chataqua Dining Hall” - 1725 28th St

¨ Bridge Café over the Creek— Walk into the expanded entrance of the Boulder Public Library one block west of Arapahoe and Broadway.  Take a right turn at the back of the main floor and the ramp takes you to a small coffee shop overlooking Boulder Creek.

¨ Celestial Seasonings—Experience a free 45 min. tour Mon. through Sat. of tea making process plus café, small art gallery, and gift shop. 4600 Sleepytime Dr. (west on Lookout Rd. and Spine Rd. from N. 63rd in Gunbarrel area) 303-530-5300

¨ CU Heritage Center—This engaging museum in CU’s Old Main (third floor) showcases the university’s history with galleries on distinguished alumni (see if you can find BHS grads), CU astronauts, past CU presidents, sports, & more. 303-492-6329

¨ Dushanbe Teahouse—Opened in ’97, this restaurant was a gift to Boulder from sister city Dushanbe, Tajikistan (former USSR) and is handcrafted by over 40 Tajik artisans. Features an international menu and numerous unique teas. 1770 13th St. (between Arapahoe and Canyon) 303-442-4993

¨ Farmer’s Market—Colorado-grown fresh fruit, flowers, veggies, and delicious edibles available to buy Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM, between Arapahoe and Canyon Blvd. on 13th Street just east of Central Park.

¨ Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art—See more than 200 paintings and 85 bronze sculptures of wildlife, Native Americans, cowboys, & western landscapes. Free museumThis free museum is the private collection of Ed Trumble. 6055 Longbow Dr. (west of N. 63rd in the Gunbarrel area) 303-530-1442

¨ National Center for Atmospheric Research-NCAR—Famous I. M. Pei-designed building and a weather hiking trail beginning at the north side of the building are impressive. Enjoy the scenic drive there from S. Broadway to Table Mesa and west up the hilly approach.

¨ Pearl Street Mall—Bookstores, shops, and restaurants are on a newly-landscaped Pearl Street between 11th and 15th. This happening place has expanded beyond the brick-paved mall.

¨ Walnut Brewery—For microbrews in a casual setting, take a group to this Boulder brewery and restaurant at 1123 Walnut St. 303-447-1345