The trail was well maintained and the area was beautiful with great views. This park is off leaf…read morefor dogs. Parking lot is small.

Nice open space to walk the dogs, run, fish with the kiddos, or just sit with a to go order of food…read moreand enjoy the views. Unfortunately the parking lot is extra small right now because they're doing construction... 4 standard and 1 accessible space is all they have right now right on the water. Across the street is a larger parking area though and that's got plenty of spaces. Very dog friendly trail so if your pup is extra chaotic around others might want to have that in mind. The piece I traversed didn't have much shade so recommend sunglasses and a hat at the very least. Enjoy!

A creek that flows through Boulder. I've heard people go fishing and tubing here. I didn't do any…read moreof that; I merely walked/hiked alongside, and also randomly encountered the creek or one of its offshoots. You don't have to be an outdoorsy type to appreciate the creek.

I love Boulder Creek. It did take a bit of work to forgive it post flood but I am happy to announce…read morethat my relationship with the creek is no longer on the bedrocks. Year round I have seen people fishing in it's crisp waters and you just know summer is near/here with the CU students bouncing through the rapids on air mattresses, bike tubes, and inner tubes. I highly recommend bringing out of town guests to dip their feet or just gaze at it's beauty from the shore.

Sugarloaf Mountain is an excellent close front range option for a scenic hike. Parking is fairly…read moreeasy off Sugarloaf rd, really not far from downtown Boulder! It's an uphill and sometimes steep drive on dirt, but nothing a small car can't do. The hike itself starts unmarked but easy to spot the wide gate and uphill trail. You're in the woods for about the first third, then get some great views after some switchbacks. The top is denuded from a fire over 30 years ago, the Black Tiger Fire. Many large trees and stumps can be seen. This is a fantastic view and you can see in 360 degrees. It's particularly great for mountain views, sunrise, and cool clouds. The trail is pretty short 1.5 miles and around 300ft gain, with a broad open top. It's a great trail for most any skill level!

Colorado residents and visitors should make the time to take in this Rocky Mountain experience…read more This is a moderate hike for those in decent shape, just remember if you're not acclimated, you are hiking roughly from 7900ft to 8900ft. Sugarloaf Mountain is about a half hour outside of Boulder. It is easily seen from the plains-it's the mountain just behind the foothills that is uniformly cone shaped. Let me cut ahead to the pay-off before I fill in the details: A hike up Sugarloaf Mountain from the parking area pays off with magnificent 360 views. The Continental Divide is spread out before you in spectacular fashion. Long's Peak (one of the 14teeners) views are fabulous. To one side are steep drops down talus slopes into Four Mile Canyon. Turn around and you can see Denver and on a cool, clear day, probably Kansas. (not really but it seems that way). I have knocked around the high country quite a bit and been to the top of several peaks, and for the accessability and proximity to Denver and Boulder, Sugarloaf Mountain has some of the best panoramic views. Some of my personal highlights from Sugarloaf hikes: -Watching an eagle glide along on thermals, sometimes above me, sometimes below. -Waving at people in a glider and actually being able to hear the wings of the glider whistling through the air. -Watching the sun set below the snow-capped divide (you can see the Indian Peaks and Never Summer range from here) while sitting in adirondack style chairs made from loose slabs of stone on the western facing side of the peak. Drive west out of Boulder on Canyon (toward Nederland). About 5 miles. Turn right on Sugarloaf Rd., follow it about 4 miles to a right, watch for signs. Trailhead is just a dirt lot. Trail starts with gravel/dirt, becomes very rocky as you climb. Not very steep or challenging if you take your time. Also views of forest fire damage from recent years in surrounding foothills. Just don't do what I did with a visitor: Hiked up sugarloaf one day, biking the next day, on the third day of their visit (they were visiting from an elevation of 600ft.) we went to play racquetball in the morning. Ten minutes into racquetball my guest says "Are the lights in here flickering? Wait, I think I might pass out..." Oops. Altitude.

There are a ton of booths to explore here. I'm glad I ran across my favorite yesterday! Adventurist…read moreSoap Company located closer to the Tea house. I was down to my last bar so I did a stock up. Once you try this soap (amongst other products) you will be hooked. The owner Daina is super knowledgeable about your skin needs. You can't find soap like this in any grocery store. She also has a website where you explore and order online. Super friendly, awesome prices. Hands down the best booth here. She has many events over the summer! I will never go back to the grocery store for my soap! Hopefully this link will work for the website. Adventurist Soap Co.

What a great time this past summer at the Boulder Creek Festival! Even though I've been here I few…read moreyears, it was my first time going. It's set along the creek with ample space for fun. There's usually an art show happening too so there's lots to do. You buy a reservation online for a drinking window. Get there on time cause once your times up, you're out! So go as early as you can for maximum sampling. And you'll want time too, cause there's like 25-30 breweries out! Local favorites like Avery and Stem, and some National big buys like Woodchuck cider. You get a pretty cool glass too ( sometimes half the reason for going!). Overall, can't wait to go next year!

Beautiful trail. Great views. There is a trail area and an off leash dog park area. Parking lot is…read moresmall.

Amazing classic view of Boulder, as you arrive by car from Denver metro area. It can be beautiful…read moreon a blue sky day but you can also see to the continental divide. Today the high winds up there swirled snow and clouds almost vertically. To the right in this view is Longs Peak in RMNP. To the left is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area due west of Boulder. You might not use this this approach to Boulder on a weekday commute in when it will likely be bumper to bumper going very slow for several miles. And a bit dangerous with snow and ice and high winds at ground level. But on a beautiful clear dry winter day, it is classic and how so many people see Boulder for the very first time.

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Forgot to take pics, whoops…read more Server was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. Extensive menu and wine menu! Ambiance was unique and very Italy but kinda corny. Didn't detract from the experience! Gnocchi was the winner in our books - as was the arancini appetizer. The marinara sauce was great with the arancini and the chicken parm, but the chicken parm itself was underwhelming, though I appreciated it not being super breaded. The penne pappalina was tasty but didn't wow us, but loved the gluten free option (slightly overcooked which was a bummer for the $5 up charge) Overall, the pasta sauces are clearly made in house and are the stars of the show. The homemade 5 cheese sauce and marinara were our favorites, but the Alfredo was right behind.

Sforno is truly some of the best Italian food I've ever had--outside of Italy itself! Every pasta…read moredish we tried was flavorful, hearty, and absolutely delicious. The Tortelloni, Bolognese, and Lasagna are my favorite dishes. We couldn't get enough of the fresh bread with garlic, pesto, and olive oil and asked for a second basket. Our server, Payton, was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly a hard worker who added to the overall experience. 10/10 experience. Can't wait to come back!

Fantastic shop and they have vegan truffles--the blueberry crumble was to die for. Welcoming staff…read moreand the cowboy cookie, while a bit dry, was delicious. Can't wait to return!

Always many fun things to try here, always very tasty. This time, I got a strawberry matcha…read morechocolate, which was really good (moist, with cherries inside); I think $12 is a lot for such a small piece. But I hope they continue to make that flavor profile. Ambiance - often busy with people. Service is fine.

For years, I had told my Denver-centric friends that if they weren't making the trip to Boulder for…read moreFrasca, they were missing out on what must be on of the top places anywhere between Chicago and Vegas. When Colorado announced Michelin was coming for the first time, I was confident Frasca would get a star. The high end food scene in Denver has improved over the years, but Frasca keeps getting more impressive too without moving away from their fundamentals. The menu changes with the seasons and ingredients, but it can always be counted on to be delicious, impressive, and artistic. The wine menu is almost overwhelming but we'll guided, and the cocktails are unique. Service throughout is expert and engaging, with depth and attentiveness. The occasional crossover events with wineries or other restaurants create completely different experiences. The location on a quiet end of Pearl Street and modern interior fits the understated elegant experience.

Ever since its launch in 2023, the greater Denver has seen a gradual growth in the culinary…read morelandscape. Currently there are 5 restaurants that are studded with the recognition, it was my honor to be able to visit Frasca Food and Wine a few Sundays ago. It was supposed to be more of a casual "me time" occasion after a long week of heavy workload (from the day and side hustle jobs.) I felt like a drained battery where recharging to be a human again was needed. When I picked this restaurant after typing "wine bar" in the search engine and Frasca was top of the list I completely forgot about the star award this restaurant carried so I hastily picked it to make a reservation. And yet, it dawned on me when I stepped inside and was greeted by an elegantly suited up man upfront. At that moment, the occasion was elevated from "casual" to "plush". "Am I dressed properly for this?" The bar is strictly reserved for solo or two-some diners with reservations. I hence was asked to sit anywhere at the bar. There were two couples finishing up their dinner, but they soon left. Suddenly, I had the ambient bar all to myself. I then had a sigh of relief. I didn't want to be in a place where it was loud with background music and chatters by others; I wanted to sit and relax by enjoying the moment in a quiet setting. The young lady who was manning the bar along with her male coworker mirrors all sorts of traits a person with professionalism must possess. As a matter of fact, all employees who came to assist me during the whole dining experience equally possessed the same degree of integrity/accountability/respectfulness. I carefully looked around to inspect the ambience of the restaurant. Elegant and refined; the overall ambiance is impeccably modern and yet not overly too decorated. Everything looked pleasing to anybody's eyes. I started my night with a glass of red wine. The lady at the bar kindly let me taste the "Bava 2023 Barbera d'Asti Libera" (Piemonte, Italy) before I made my decision. This is the most reasonable one on the "wine by the glass" Red at the price of $16 (as of mid-May of 2026). At a Michelin star restaurant, this might be a rarity. Food: Whereas this restaurant may be geared towards "course" menus, there are several pages where you can pick and choose by the so-called "ala carte" style. I was glad; I certainly wasn't in for $150 to $230 course. I simply needed a few items that would pair well with my red wine. Let's dive into the core of the dinner experience: Food. -The starter sourdough roll with butter. Definitely ask for it. I am not quite sure if they'll automatically bring it to you but since I was craving for a quality bread, I did at the start of my dinner. There was no charge for this when I got my check at the end. -Frico Caldo, a potato dish. A good side dish that is like a crispy potato pancake is the best way to describe it. This is one of the dishes that have a good cause behind them. $1 from every Frico Caldo sold/sale will be donated to CHOW to support hospitality workers' mental health. This type of social responsibility is always appreciated and admired. -Blecs Verdi. Ragu pasta made with spinach dough. A good portion of shredded pecorino was sprinkled over the entire pasta and YET, this is an extremely small entrée dish which is about the size of a child's fist priced at $35. As much as I found it masterfully cooked and prepared, the portion size was quite the disappointment. Yes, I do understand the fact that this (small portion) is typically seen at high-end restaurants especially with Michelin star stud so they could manage the costs of premium ingredients. I also heard that these small portions work to prevent palate fatigue. But in my honest and frank opinion, this dish can add a few more spoonfuls or bites to its current portion size. Fortunately for me though, I didn't need to fill an incredibly big appetite that night. By the time I finished the three items (starter bread, potato dish and pasta dish), I was ready for a small dessert or dessert drink. I ended up with a decaf double espresso with a frothed milk on the side; this came with a baby biscotti. This was simply perfect and enough to conclude the dinner. This elevated night at Frasca cost me $100 after tax and tip. Was it worth it? In a way, yes. Exceptionally professional workers who treated me like a VIP, modern/chic ambience that made me relax to name a few. Although the main pasta dish had a gap between expectations and reality when it came to the portion size, all in all, it was like a night of culinary journey I made from my southern Denver house to Boulder to detach myself from the hustle bustle of busy daily life.

I finally made it here and oh em gee! It is so frikkin good. It's like being transported to Italy…read more Even though I made a reservation and had hoped for a table, party of one, the place was packed on arrival and I got seated at the two person bar. All good. I loved having a view of the bustle of the restaurant and especially all the parties celebrating birthdays. A few employees would gather at the table while delivering dessert and sing happy birthday. A few patrons like me joined them in the serenade. Such a warm, family vibe. A lovely gentleman sat in the open bar stool next to me. Turns out he's a regular and longtime Boulder resident. He gave me some menu tips. Plus it was fun to learn about him and his business. I had the red wine on tap. Delicious and $9. Two favorite qualities in wine. I got the bolognese with linguini. It was beyond fabulous. Insert chef's kiss! I took a small container home because I knew it would make a perfect lunch the next day, and it was. The rolls are divine. Hard, crunchy exterior with softness on the interior. I had one there and brought a second home to enjoy with lunch the next day. I know how to live. I enjoyed a short chat with Mariano, the owner's son who basically grew up there. It reminded me of all my favorite places in Philadelphia where I'm originally from. I had been missing my casual Italian restaurant places but now I've found my new home. Cin Cin! See you soon again.

One of the best Italian restaurants we've been to. The pastas are house-made, the sauces are…read moreconsistently excellent, and there are solid vegetarian options--which we really appreciate. We discovered this place by chance while wandering around Boulder and were lucky enough to walk in that first time. Since then, it's become our go-to spot for celebrating special occasions. The food has never disappointed, and the hospitality is always warm and welcoming. Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm Mushroom Ravioli Vegetarian Lasagna Gnocchi Spicy Aurora Sauce Pesto Cream Sauce Note: The restaurant is closed on weekends, so plan accordingly and make a reservation in advance.