My go to spot whenever anyone visits. t's my default whenever friends or family are in town and I…read moreneed somewhere that's a guaranteed good time. It's super walkable and just genuinely cute. The kind of place you can wander around for a couple hours without a real plan. Parking is honestly easier than people make it sound. There's plenty on the side streets and I can usually find a spot without circling forever. Once you're there it's all on foot. Biggest thing for me: it's SO dog friendly! Most of the shops let you bring your pup in! Huge plus. There's really something for everyone. Tons of restaurants, clothing stores, and the cutest boutiques. It works whether you're a tourist checking it off the list or a local wanting a nice afternoon. They also sometimes have farmer's markets too. If you're visiting Boulder, definitely would recommend.

Pearl Street Mall is a pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder. It extends for about 3 blocks and…read moreincludes a wide variety of shopping and dining options. It is nicely landscaped and offers plenty of seating for people like me. I'm not a shopper but my wife lives browsing the shops and I love people watching. Pearl Street Mall provides opportunities for both of us. We were here on a Sunday. A nice bonus is that parking is free on Sunday. Pearl Street Mall is worth a visit.

Cleaning up the Hill business district is an annual ritual every spring. Parents are coming for…read moregraduation and though CU invests in campus beautiful, the City of Boulder needs to do its part. It can get pretty grimy in the neighborhood nearest campus where parents are regulars at eateries and local shops during this annual spring graduation. It's a shame that it gets so abused during the school year that they need the full week of finals to make the area presentable.

What's not to love about the Hill?? If you want a unique yet classic college experience come to the…read moreHill. It's full of great spots to eat, study or grab a good cup of coffee. Just off the campus it's an easy walk and fun energy being among college students (if you're cool with that). Only thing is that you have to pay to park anywhere and the parking police are crazy so be prepared for that.

A selection of shops right in the heart of Boulder. The summer concert series is a fun time for all…read moreand FREE! We really enjoyed the music and the food/drink vendors that were on site. There is garage parking so it isn't too difficult to find a spot

29th Street is a shopping center. It's about four blocks of stores centered around 29th St. The…read morestreet is not closed to vehicular traffic, so it's not a mall in that sense. Plenty of nice stores here. It's not exactly a fun place to be. You'd come here if you want something specific, but it doesn't seem like a place where you would want to hang out or walk around.

This has always been one of my favorite shopping centers in Boulder. I have used it regularly for…read moreover 40 years. Of course, first and foremost has been its main anchor, the venerable store for nearly everything from nuts and bolts to kitchenware and paint as well as animal supples and tools, lawnmowers and lightbulbs, sporting goods and clothing. You get the point. McGuckins! With absolutely wonderful staff and management. See my review for this great place. Another current favorite is Rincon Argentino, the best empanadas around and luckily for me, they are not fried, so much healthier and authentic to have the high heat baked style. See my review of them for specifics. My husband still uses Aspen Eyewear, another longtime favorite though I cannot, sadly needing a medical supplier but since the year that they opened, they have been our mainstay for glasses. See that review too. Grandrabbits, still the best wonderful carefully curated toy store in town. Though unfortunately we do not need them as much as in the past, as not only have our children gotten too old for most items, even our grandchildren have gotten beyond most of their range. But always nice for that special gift for any child. I used PakMail just the other day. Great for specialty shipping needs (which I did a few times) as well as supplies for do-it your self types like me. And though I have not been recently to Wood Grain Bagels, the French Cafe or Great Harvest Bread, Vitality Bowls, Brewing Market, they are appear to be thriving. Same for Sprouts. Also, Osakas, for Japanese fare which opened just before the pandemic but was enjoyable before as well as recently. Glad they could make it through the last few tough years. Check those reviews too. Sadly we lost a really great place at the beginning of the pandemic, wonderful Zolo Grill where we ate countless meals since its opening back in the mid 90's. But Big Red F Group still maintains several other options here in Boulder as well as elsewhere. They sure have grown. The old Boulder Ski Deals has been replaced by Epic Mountain Sports which I have not had a need to use, but Boulder Ski Deals was great for many years for some of our needs. There are a few empty spaces in the shopping center from the businesses recently gone, some we used, some we did not. But I am sure the management of this center will find suitable additions as times improve. And there is lots of parking unless there is a major holiday.Then, come early, in a smaller vehicle, carpool, and be creative.

A large group of shops. Some of the larger ones are McGuckin Hardware, Sprouts Farmers Market, and…read moreEpic Mountain Gear. Several small parking lots. Many restaurants. There are also a few hotels on the same block, but they're not part of the shopping center.

I've had a great run with the RTD system since I moved here over 5 years ago…read more With the new locked bike room at the station they make it even easier than ever to leave take a quick ride over, lock your bike up in a more secure area than before (out in the open) and hop on for a ride. Don't want to leave your beloved bike behind? Affix it to the outside/front of the bus. The contraption looks quite complicated but with a little help or experimentation you're sure to get the hang of it pretty quickly. Some of the most convenient rides I've been most thankful for are to Nederland for Frozen Dead Guy Days (FDGD). Nothing beats relaxing on the bus ride up & back, particularly when the roads are a mess from the snow (that happened my first year to FDGD). Who wants to mess with the parking and risking harm to others if you opt to imbibe at this annual event? The seats are comfy and adjustable. Most rides to Denver (FF1) that I've taken have allowed me my own set of seats with room to stretch out and read or just relax. The drivers are often friendly and happy to strike up a chat (it's been a habit of mine since grade school to befriend the bus drivers). There's a help/police desk inside the station aside from the purchase window (where you can buy passes etc.) These gents were so kind helping me navigate the multipack vending machine inside the station. To note there is also an electronic vending machine just outside the doors to the station (behind the benches) for day passes etc. both this machine as well as the indoor vending machine take credit cards. If you have a few days before your travels you can also purchase many passes online and they will mail them out to you. Discount passes are also available. Check out the RTD website for more info. The bathroom is typically clean and great for a quick stop before the bus ride (as I haven't been on any buses with toilets). Overall convenient, eco friendly, relaxing, and affordable way to travel from Boulder to DIA/Denver I've experienced. The main improvement I'd like to see is outlets in the bus to charge phone/iPad etc.

I typically don't leave negative reviews, but not having a working rest room or acess to the porta…read morepottys is pretty ubsurd. Not to mention there was not a single establishment in the surrounding area that would allow access to their restrooms either. High key not ok.

How convenient, we are going to eat at Brasserie Ten Ten and there is a parking garage just across…read morethe street. Hour and a half later: Great meal, starting to rain my grandma and I decide to wait across the street while my aunt extricates the car from the garage. Hour and 45 minutes later: My aunt finally calls me and tells me that she is almost out of the garage, after being stuck on the 2nd floor down. Yes, that is right, almost 2 hours to get out of the parking garage and to get the hell out of Boulder. 2 hours of my life wasted. The only upside is that my grandma and I got to spend quality time talking while waiting for the car. In the future I will spend whatever time necessary to find a street parking spot to avoid such a hassle.

Funky funky building (and by that I do not mean that it smells). Found myself here on several…read moreoccasions, certainly not the easiest place to locate in town. Nestled behind the Sussex One building (visible from 30th) has its own parking garage. To note there are 3-4 spots outside the garage for oversize vehicles. Think the garage has marred many a roof rack in its day (I've seen at least one car try to squeeze through). The entrance to get into the building is also in the garage so if you are on foot or on bike be sure to head straight inside. There are several bike racks peppered around the garage just be sure to remember your lock. When you enter the building at the garage level you'll find a list of businesses & locations as well as an elevator should you choose to forego the stairs. On the 2nd floor is a very interesting garden which was designed by the architect in the 70's (met a friend of his today in fact). There are bathrooms on both the 2nd (northwest side of building near the hair salon) and 3rd floor (in the north east corner). The businesses contained within vary quite a bit. From physical therapists, counselors, Pilates studio, publishers, healers (various massage and acupuncturists), fishing company, hair salon, and background check services. The vending machine also offers quite a selection (you'll pass it on your way to the bathroom on the 2nd floor). Loads of ordinary cookies and crackers as well as $2.50 Justin's' peanut butter cups, cans of Yerba mate, coconut water, and my favorite unique item a salmon lunch kit (no, I have and will not be trying this). If you find yourself there at lunch you may find yourself a bit out of luck if you have to hear something up or want to wash a dish or two as there is no communal kitchen area. Interesting place worth checking out, particularly if you are looking for a healer (I recommend Mind Body Wisdom).

This is the weirdest building I have ever been in. My entire experience there was surreal but good…read morenonetheless. The garden and wood shack are nice touches. I also liked that I could reach the ceiling in the parking garage. 10/10 experience