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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Food was amazing! There were four of us and we had a wide variety of dishes. All of which were all…read moreexceptional. My partner had the carpe di pesce and could not stop raving about it! I had the margarita pizza and recommend it! We have all been to Italy and I would say this is very good Italian food! Downside: we walked in at 830 and were told that we had to order immediately because they closed at 9. We were rushed into ordering and it was a real bummer-being rushed to order is something you never want to experience when you are eating Italian of all things! The server was the manager and he was wonderful-but the urgency from the kitchen was not enjoyable. Just know that this is not the place you can have a leisurely Italian dinner if you get there at 830! Maybe 8 would be have been fine! But it definitely turned us off. There are so many places on Pearl to choose from!

Giving it a 2nd chance to this place and it has gotten way below my first experience. Staff are…read moregenuinely rude and intentionally wanted to make sure we are not welcomed. We wanted to talk to the manager and they refused to do that. There are HEALTH code violations which we will address to the health department in the county.

Very good options for chocolates, pastry type items, etc. Cute ambiance good spot to go maybe after…read morea date, I love it. A little pricey.

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!

What to say. What to say. Well let's start with the good. Exceptional service in a beautiful…read moreenvironment that has spent an inordinate amount of time paying attention to detail. The platings were quite beautiful. The wine pairings were a delight. My expectations were set high, as their many accolades suggest. We both got the full experience with their friulano tasting menu. And also added on the caviar course. That may have been the only highlight of the meal. And I say that because the cheesy potato it was served on was absolutely delicious, although it was an odd pairing for the flavors of caviar which did not elevate the caviar in any way. The cheesy potatoes seemed clunky and too rustic to enhance the caviar. It would have been better served with a red meat or heartier protein. After that, absolutely nothing stood out to me as being uniquely delicious. The squid ink pasta was a major let down as the squid ink was so overpowering in the balance of the dish. Probably my least favorite course, although even that is debatable. This was a very salty dish, the first of many to come. One of the major takeaways from the meal as a whole, was how overly seasoned everything was. I am a salt fanatic and I really enjoy salt, however nothing seemed balanced when it came to salt. Just way too salty on several courses. Almost as if their proteins had been in a brine just a little too long. Although that's just a guess.... I'm glad I had the opportunity to try this restaurant however I would not go back again. It has been my experience that some places, once they earn James beard and Michelin recognition, almost give up. As in point Joel Robuchon, who lost their Michelin status. Highlighting more locally grown, seasonally harvested ingredients and showcasing them to their fullest potential in unique and innovative ways is much more impressive than caviar on cheesy potatoes. Btw, the cheesy potatoes, if served in a smaller portion, would have been an excellent accompaniment to the very salty red deer course. The desert course looked pretty and some elements were good, however not innovative nor original. Quite the lackluster afterthought, which again, was subpar.

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.

We had such a wonderful experience at Il Pastaio! We were celebrating my husband's birthday and…read morewanted a cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant, and this was exactly what we were looking for. They were packed, but graciously seated us at a charming little outdoor table that ended up feeling intimate and romantic. Even though they were busy, the service was fantastic. Alfredo and the entire staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The food was incredible! We loved the bruschetta with smoked mozzarella, my eggplant Parmesan with pesto cream pasta was delicious, and my husband loved his lasagna. Everything came out piping hot, and the fresh bread and handmade pasta were excellent. They even surprised my husband with a complimentary dessert and sang Happy Birthday. We eat out quite a bit, and Il Pastaio really stood out. We left smiling and will absolutely be back!

This small restaurant was absolutely delicious! Everything is made-in house and you can taste how…read morefresh it is. We came at dinner and tried the salmon ravioli with Aurora sauce and the pappardelle with basilico sauce and shrimp. Everything was well seasoned and perfectly al dente. We also enjoyed the complimentary bread for the leftover pasta sauce. Be sure to make a reservation for dinner because it can get busy and there are not many tables.