Guidebook for Boulder
Parks & Nature
A nice park for walking/running, playing with your children, frisbee, sledding or soccer.
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Tantra Park
4500 Hanover AveA nice park for walking/running, playing with your children, frisbee, sledding or soccer.
The Buffalo Ranch Cross Country Course is the legendary home to the University's world renown running team where several Olympians made their debut. It also is a wonderful place for everyday folks to walk, run, spend off-leash time with their dogs and enjoy the views of the Flatirons.
Buffalo Ranch Cross Country Course
Buffalo Ranch Cross Country CourseThe Buffalo Ranch Cross Country Course is the legendary home to the University's world renown running team where several Olympians made their debut. It also is a wonderful place for everyday folks to walk, run, spend off-leash time with their dogs and enjoy the views of the Flatirons.
A gateway to the trails of Bear Mountain, Devil's Arch, and the Flatirons. Most of the trails are off-leash friendly for dogs. Be prepared-- while close to home, these trails become steep and gnarly very quickly!
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Shanahan Ridge Trailhead
1915 Lehigh StA gateway to the trails of Bear Mountain, Devil's Arch, and the Flatirons. Most of the trails are off-leash friendly for dogs. Be prepared-- while close to home, these trails become steep and gnarly very quickly!
This is a great park. Around Viele Lake is a lovely walking path with fitness stations. There also is a large playground for children and rain-covered picnic area.
Harlow Platts Community Park
1360 Gillaspie DrThis is a great park. Around Viele Lake is a lovely walking path with fitness stations. There also is a large playground for children and rain-covered picnic area.
This trailhead leads to South Boulder peak, Devil's Thumb, Bear peak, Eldorado Canyon and a slew of other excellent trails. Most of the trails are off-leash friendly for dogs.
SOUTH BOULDER CREEK
1401 S Foothills HwyThis trailhead leads to South Boulder peak, Devil's Thumb, Bear peak, Eldorado Canyon and a slew of other excellent trails. Most of the trails are off-leash friendly for dogs.
This is Boulder's most famous and historic park. It leads to Green Mountain, the First, Second and Third Flatirons, Gregory Canyon and a slew of great trails. Most of the trails are off-leash friendly for dogs.
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Chautauqua park
9th StreetThis is Boulder's most famous and historic park. It leads to Green Mountain, the First, Second and Third Flatirons, Gregory Canyon and a slew of great trails. Most of the trails are off-leash friendly for dogs.
A great trailhead for hikers, runners, dog owners or avid mountain bikers.
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Marshall Mesa Trailhead
5258 Eldorado Springs DrA great trailhead for hikers, runners, dog owners or avid mountain bikers.
This state park offers easy to strenuous hiking trails, all with breathtaking mountain views. There also is access to rock walls for intrepid climbers.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdThis state park offers easy to strenuous hiking trails, all with breathtaking mountain views. There also is access to rock walls for intrepid climbers.
This trailhead has a paved bike path and gravel trail. It's great for cyclists, walkers and runners. Dogs are also welcome and posted signs say where they must be on-leash vs off-leash. These trails also give a great view of the mountains and Flatirons.
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Bobolink Trailhead
5880 Baseline RdThis trailhead has a paved bike path and gravel trail. It's great for cyclists, walkers and runners. Dogs are also welcome and posted signs say where they must be on-leash vs off-leash. These trails also give a great view of the mountains and Flatirons.
This is a large off-leash dog park. There is an area for big dogs, a separate area for small dogs, and a third area for water-loving dogs to play in the pond.
East Boulder Off-Leash Dog Park
5440 Sioux DrThis is a large off-leash dog park. There is an area for big dogs, a separate area for small dogs, and a third area for water-loving dogs to play in the pond.
Mt. Sanitas is one of the "easier" summits in Boulder and provides wonderful views of the city. It is the most winter friendly trail since most of it is in direct sunlight keeping too much snow/ice from accumulating. Dogs are allowed off-leash for most of the trail.
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Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveMt. Sanitas is one of the "easier" summits in Boulder and provides wonderful views of the city. It is the most winter friendly trail since most of it is in direct sunlight keeping too much snow/ice from accumulating. Dogs are allowed off-leash for most of the trail.
Essentials
The South Boulder Recreation Center has an indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, fitness center with weights and aerobic machines, as well as a dry sauna. It is a great family friendly recreation center.
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South Boulder Recreation Center
1360 Gillaspie DrThe South Boulder Recreation Center has an indoor swimming pool, basketball courts, fitness center with weights and aerobic machines, as well as a dry sauna. It is a great family friendly recreation center.
Yoga Loft is South Boulder's premier yoga studio. If you check it out, be sure to ask about their great discounts for people visiting Boulder or new to Boulder.
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Yoga Loft - Boulder
2203 S BroadwayYoga Loft is South Boulder's premier yoga studio. If you check it out, be sure to ask about their great discounts for people visiting Boulder or new to Boulder.
The East Boulder Community Center has an indoor pool for lap swimming and for play (there is an epic indoor water slide for kids). It also has a fitness center and a steam sauna.
East Boulder Community Center station
The East Boulder Community Center has an indoor pool for lap swimming and for play (there is an epic indoor water slide for kids). It also has a fitness center and a steam sauna.
King Soopers
3600 Table Mesa DrLucky's Market
3960 BroadwaySafeway
4800 Baseline RdWhole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayBoulder Community Health
4747 Arapahoe AveEntertainment & Activities
Century Theatre
1700 29th StTuesday is discount day ($5.50 for tickets).
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StConcerts, lectures, plays, musicals-- Macky has a lot of fun events.
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Macky Auditorium Concert Hall
1595 Pleasant StConcerts, lectures, plays, musicals-- Macky has a lot of fun events.
Getting Around
Buses to/from:
- Denver International Airport
- Downtown Denver
- Downtown Boulder
http://m.rtd-denver.com/mobi/getMyStop.do?stopId=&lightRailStation=&pnr=47
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Table Mesa Park-N-Ride
5170 Table Mesa DrBuses to/from:
- Denver International Airport
- Downtown Denver
- Downtown Boulder
http://m.rtd-denver.com/mobi/getMyStop.do?stopId=&lightRailStation=&pnr=47
Shopping
Boulder Cycle Sport - South
629 S BroadwayTwenty Ninth Street
1710 29th StFlatirons Running
629 S BroadwayNeptune Mountaineering
633 S BroadwayFood Scene
South Side Walnut Cafe
673 S BroadwayCaffè Sole
637R South Broadway StreetMy mother is from Nepal, so it means something when I say this is the best Nepali restaurant in town. They have lunch and dinner buffets, and every Monday the lunch buffet entirely vegan. They have ample gluten-free options.
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Nepal Cuisine Restaurant
4720 Table Mesa DrMy mother is from Nepal, so it means something when I say this is the best Nepali restaurant in town. They have lunch and dinner buffets, and every Monday the lunch buffet entirely vegan. They have ample gluten-free options.
Excellent Indian lunch buffets and wonderful views of the Flatirons from their windows.
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The Taj - Indian Cuisine
2630 Baseline RdExcellent Indian lunch buffets and wonderful views of the Flatirons from their windows.
May Wah
2500 Baseline RdDelicious Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese food. Eat-in or take-out.
Aloy Thai Cuisine
2720 Canyon BlvdA 100% gluten-free restaurant and a woman-owned enterprise.
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Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place
A 100% gluten-free restaurant and a woman-owned enterprise.
Kim and Jake's Cakes
641 S BroadwayA bakery with ample gluten-free and vegan options.
Tiffins India Cafe
2416 Arapahoe AveBest dosas in town!
Native Foods Cafe
2023 CO-2A 100% vegan restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Southern Sun
627 S BroadwayDark Horse
2922 Baseline RdPearl Street Pub & Cellar
1108 Pearl StSanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier AveLazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill
2831 W 120th Ave