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.

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

This is one of favorite shops in Boulder. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by delightful…read moregifts, fragrances, fun items that would be nice to have for decoration around the house, and soaps and lotions for personal care. It's a cornucopia of unusual and interesting items. They also have a huge selection of unique cards for birthdays, holidays, graduation, and I now always go here to find cards for any occasion. This shop is a real gem for Boulder.

This little gift shop is in South Boulder at the Table Mesa Shopping Center that used to have more…read moreretail 2 or 3 decades ago. Now it is mostly eateries, some are excellent, but this shop is at a section that has some old classic retail, like Neptune Mountaineering and the yarn shop, Shuttles Spindles and Skeins and is just below them and just east of King Soopers. It's worth the trip. Though there are many scented items in the store it did not bother me, not overpowering or particularly artificial like some gift shops. The collection is very traditional, a somewhat elegant collection, some items more unique than others. Several items I have seen here and there around Boulder, from Peppercorn to McGuckins, especially holiday themed ones. But it was a pleasure to look for and find gifts for that hard to choose for recipient all in one place. I was welcomed and helped with selection of ideas. Not a busy place when I was in, and was appropriately staffed.

Be aware!! They are booting cars and charging $140 to remove it when parking lot is empty and most…read morestores were closed. Shop elsewhere!

The over powering smell of strong cheap mixing perfumes gave me a headache. The whole register…read morecheck out area is bombarded with cranium piercing stink. If you dare to purchase any thing at the boulder Jo Anne's make sure and take your rescue inhaler.

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I had not been in this store in years but looking for a close out deal for my husband, we thought…read moreto try. A few years ago when replacing a different item, I was able to get it from Nordstrom Rack online. I fared far better than this time in person. There was not even a wisp of personal help though I could see people standing around the walls. Perhaps they were security surveillance and not sales? It was too far away to tell and we knew we were in the right department and the products were stacked so haphazardly we felt we could look as well as they might, if we could even get one to come over. We have no intention of. Using again as the online suggestion that this store had the brand we wanted was out of date or just wrong. If you are intending to browse on a whim in the past you might find something you like. But know that Target has much more personal help with the friendliest people and their online stock status is much more reliable.

I love shopping at Nordstrom Rack because they always have rows of shoes in my size available!read more