Downtown Boulder

A vibrant, walkable neighborhood situated among the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Welcome to Downtown Boulder

A funky community with upscale restaurants, ample outdoor recreation, and gorgeous mountain views

 

Located in the heart of the city of Boulder, Downtown Boulder is a vibrant, walkable neighborhood situated among the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is known for being a progressive community that supports local businesses. The neighborhood’s funky and eclectic personality is reflected in its many unique boutiques, pubs, and restaurants that line Main Street. Homes in the downtown area range from spacious custom single-family houses to luxury condominiums, many of which have spectacular mountain views. 

 

Downtown Boulder is surrounded by abundant natural beauty and a scenic landscape that attracts outdoor recreation enthusiasts from across the globe. Downtown residents enjoy easy access to modern urban amenities and a wide variety of fun outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and fishing.

 

What to Love

  • Stunning views of the Rocky Mountains
  • A vibrant shopping and dining scene
  • Funky and eclectic charm
  • Easy access to an abundance of quality outdoor recreation

Local Lifestyle

Downtown Boulder is known for being home to a culturally diverse, forward-thinking, and health-conscious population. Eating organic, supporting local agriculture, and shopping local is the norm among residents. Downtown offers the convenience of being centrally located while providing easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in Colorado. This makes it attractive among outdoorsy professionals that live and work downtown.

 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Downtown Boulder residents are spoiled with easy access to a vast selection of Boulder’s best restaurants. Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar serves an innovative fusion of American and Asian cuisine and provides diners with a truly unique dining experience. In addition to inventive menu items like the rainbow sushi roll and the bonfire bowl, it also has classic items like California rolls and shrimp tempura. 

 

Avanti has an extraordinarily unique dining experience. It is inspired by European markets and food truck gatherings and offers an exciting variety of chef-inspired cuisine. It features seven different restaurant concepts, including Boychik, Lost City, New Yorkese, Pig and Tiger, Rye Society, and others. 

 

Frasca is a sophisticated Italian restaurant that has an ambient fine dining atmosphere. Inspired by the culinary traditions of northeastern Italy, it features antipasti dishes like mozzarella di bufala and primi dishes like agnolotti, along with an expertly curated wine list.

 

In the heart of downtown, Village Coffee Shop is a classic all-American diner that has long been a staple in the town. It is famous for its breakfast menu with delicious buttermilk pancakes, omelets, and French toast.

 

Things to Do

There is no shortage of fun things to do in Downtown Boulder. Stretching from 11th Street to 15th Street, Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall is a trendy outdoor pedestrians-only shopping mall with four blocks of unique family-owned boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. In addition to one-of-a-kind shopping and dining, it is also a great place to take in the Boulder atmosphere and people-watch. Boulder Creek Path runs through the town, hugging the water from 55th Street to Boulder Canyon west of town. It’s a beautiful stretch for walks or biking. 

 

The Boulder Farmers Market is downtown on Saturdays and Wednesdays; its participants provide locally grown produce. It has a variety of local farmers and growers, all selling fresh produce directly to the community. 

 

Located on the University of Colorado Campus, the Fiske Planetarium provides an immersive educational experience that is fun for all ages. Visitors learn about the solar system and astronomy through films projected on a 65-foot dome, star talks, and liquid sky music shows.

 

Schools

Downtown Boulder is served by the Boulder Valley School District. Students may attend:

 

 

 

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