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Folsom Field is one of Boulder.

1. Folsom Field

8.9
2085 Colorado Ave (Folsom Street), Boulder, CO
College Football Field · 33 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Nestled up against the Flatirons, Sports Illustrated calls Folsom "the next closest thing to heaven." Watch as Ralphie, the 1,300 lb buffalo, leads the team onto the field prior to every game

2. The Mediterranean

1002 Walnut St (btwn 9th & 11th), Boulder, CO
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 111 tips and reviews

Boulder BarsBoulder Bars: Line out the door? No problem, politely walk past everyone and find an open high-top table ... they are on a first come basis. Read more.

St Julien Hotel & Spa is one of Boulder.

3. St Julien Hotel & Spa

9.1
900 Walnut St (at 9th St), Boulder, CO
Hotel · Downtown Boulder · 76 tips and reviews

Bail Unlimited C.Bail Unlimited Colorado LLC: St Julien Hotel sets itself apart from other Boulder, Colorado hotels offering the Flatiron Mountains, famous Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy a elegant luxury hotel in Boulder, Colorado Read more.

West End Tavern is one of Boulder.

4. West End Tavern

7.9
926 Pearl St (btwn 9th & 10th St.), Boulder, CO
Bar · Downtown Boulder · 119 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Sit on the roof during the summer with an amazing view of the Flatirons. Order the yam chips with guac to start. You can't go wrong with any entree

CU: Farrand Field is one of Boulder.

5. CU: Farrand Field

8.5
Farrand Fld (29th St and Baker Dr), Boulder, CO
College Quad · 2 tips and reviews

Kyle K.Kyle Knight: Best beach on the land.

Ralphie The Buffalo is one of Boulder.

6. Ralphie The Buffalo

7.5
2400 Colorado Ave. (South Side Of Folsom Field), Boulder, CO
Outdoor Sculpture · 1 tip

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: The real Ralphie's location is kept secret because of other team's attempts to kidnap her or render her unable to run.

The Hill is one of Boulder.

7. The Hill

Boulder, CO
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews
Attic Bar & Bistro is one of Boulder.

8. Attic Bar & Bistro

6.7
949 Walnut St (btw 9th & 11th), Boulder, CO
Bar · Downtown Boulder · 32 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Famous for their 2 AM last call, this place stays open until the last minute. Head here when the other bars try to get you out at 1:15

The Walrus Saloon is one of Boulder.

9. The Walrus Saloon

1173 Walnut St. (at 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Dive Bar · Downtown Boulder · 22 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Fill your pockets with peanuts on the way out, you'll thank yourself on the walk home. Tomorrow-morning-you is gonna be pissed when he does laundry, but you'll both have a good laugh.

Rio Grande is one of Boulder.

10. Rio Grande

7.7
1101 Walnut St (at 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 92 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: I like to think of their 2 margarita limit as more of a polite suggestion than a hard-and-fast rule.

The Sink is one of Boulder.

11. The Sink

8.3
1165 13th St (Pennsylvania Ave.), Boulder, CO
Pub · University Hill · 96 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: This place was cool before Obama visited. Order the Sink Burger, follow it up with some tasty microbrews, and then find a spot on the wall to sign your name.

Sundown Saloon is one of Boulder.

12. Sundown Saloon

6.5
1136 Pearl St (btwn 11th & Broadway), Boulder, CO
Dive Bar · Downtown Boulder · 41 tips and reviews
Half Fast Subs is one of Boulder.

13. Half Fast Subs

8.8
1215 13th St (btw Pennsylvania and Pleasant), Boulder, CO
Sandwich Spot · University Hill · 55 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Grab a Strong Island Iced Tea and head for the porch

Pearl Street Mall is one of Boulder.

14. Pearl Street Mall

9.0
Pearl st and 15th st (15th), Boulder, CO
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown Boulder · 68 tips and reviews
Chautauqua Trail is one of Boulder.

15. Chautauqua Trail

9.5
Chautauqua Trail (at Baseline Rd.), Boulder, CO
Hiking Trail · Chautauqua · 18 tips and reviews

16. Monkey Traverse

Boulder, CO
Mountain · 1 tip

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: One of the best climbing spots in Boulder. Great Bouldering for all skill levels

Flagstaff Mountain is one of Boulder.

17. Flagstaff Mountain

Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO
Other Great Outdoors · University Hill · 6 tips and reviews
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery is one of Boulder.

18. Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

8.7
1535 Pearl St (btwn 15th & 16th), Boulder, CO
Pub · Downtown Boulder · 154 tips and reviews

19. Big City Burrito

2426 Arapahoe Ave (Folsom), Boulder, CO
Burrito Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Though the FoCo store is the original, Big City is a welcome addition to the Boulder burrito scene. Don't even debate not getting the potato burrito, and add some chicken mole and ranch

20. Boulder Creek

8.9
The Creek, Boulder, CO
River · 14 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Grab a tube and float the creek

Frasca Food and Wine is one of Boulder.

21. Frasca Food and Wine

9.1
1738 Pearl St (17th), Boulder, CO
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 36 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: By far the best meal you can hope to have in Boulder / Colorado / Ever.

Illegal Pete's is one of Boulder.

22. Illegal Pete's

8.7
1447 Pearl St (at 15th), Boulder, CO
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 69 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Sure, Chipotle started here and QDobas are everywhere...but this local shop is a much better burrito option. Watch as they mix the ingredients at the end, ensuring every bite is awesome!

The Kitchen Boulder is one of Boulder.

23. The Kitchen Boulder

8.4
1039 Pearl St (btwn 10th & 11th), Boulder, CO
American Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 63 tips and reviews
The Kitchen Upstairs is one of Boulder.

24. The Kitchen Upstairs

8.7
1039 Pearl St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Lounge · Downtown Boulder · 18 tips and reviews
K's China is one of Boulder.

25. K's China

1325 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Chinese Restaurant · University Hill · 12 tips and reviews
The Laughing Goat is one of Boulder.

26. The Laughing Goat

8.0
1709 Pearl St (btwn 17th & 18th), Boulder, CO
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boulder · 64 tips and reviews
The Cup Espresso Café is one of Boulder.

27. The Cup Espresso Café

1521 Pearl St (btwn 15th & 16th), Boulder, CO
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boulder · 84 tips and reviews
Foolish Craig's Cafe is one of Boulder.

28. Foolish Craig's Cafe

8.3
1611 Pearl St (16th St), Boulder, CO
Café · Downtown Boulder · 67 tips and reviews
Boxcar Coffee Roasters is one of Boulder.

29. Boxcar Coffee Roasters

9.2
1825 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Coffee Shop · Central Boulder · 87 tips and reviews
Liquor Mart is one of Boulder.

30. Liquor Mart

1750 15th Street (at Canyon Blvd.), Boulder, CO
Liquor Store · Goss - Grove · 22 tips and reviews
Mount Sanitas is one of Boulder.

31. Mount Sanitas

8.9
210-406 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO
Hiking Trail · 23 tips and reviews
Avery Brewing Company is one of Boulder.

32. Avery Brewing Company

5763 Arapahoe Ave (btwn 55th & Cherryvale), Boulder, CO
Brewery · 93 tips and reviews
Upslope Brewing Company is one of Boulder.

33. Upslope Brewing Company

9.2
1501 Lee Hill Rd (at Broadway St.), Boulder, CO
Brewery · 40 tips and reviews
Twisted Pine Brewing Company is one of Boulder.

34. Twisted Pine Brewing Company

8.6
3201 Walnut St (32nd St.), Boulder, CO
Brewery · Central Boulder · 38 tips and reviews
Boulder Beer Company is one of Boulder.

35. Boulder Beer Company

2880 Wilderness Pl (at Valmont Rd.), Boulder, CO
Brewery · Central Boulder · 42 tips and reviews
Flagstaff House Restaurant is one of Boulder.

36. Flagstaff House Restaurant

8.5
1138 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Boulder Bookstore is one of Boulder.

37. Boulder Bookstore

9.3
1115 Pearl St (at 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Bookstore · Downtown Boulder · 29 tips and reviews
Dushanbe Teahouse is one of Boulder.

38. Dushanbe Teahouse

8.8
1770 13th St (btwn Canyon & Arapahoe), Boulder, CO
Tea Room · Goss - Grove · 105 tips and reviews
Lucile's is one of Boulder.

39. Lucile's

8.4
2124 14th St (btwn Pine & Spruce), Boulder, CO
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Boulder · 64 tips and reviews
University of Colorado Boulder is one of Boulder.

40. University of Colorado Boulder

914 Broadway (Broadway & Regent), Boulder, CO
University · 27 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Be Bold, Wear Gold

Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark is one of Boulder.

41. Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark

9.4
900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO
Park · Chautauqua · 47 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Alberico is one of Boulder.

42. Pizzeria Alberico

9.0
1730 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Pizzeria · Downtown Boulder · 107 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Head to this Napoletana style pie shop for beer and pizza in style: mozzarella di bufala pie and a pint of Kolsch (specifically made by the Boulder's Crystal Springs Brewing Company) Read more.