105,898 people call Boulder, Colorado home. This beautiful city lies at the base of the Rocky Mountains. With 300-plus days of sunshine and a thriving outdoor culture, the city of Boulder attracts more than three million visitors year-round. At 5,430ft above sea level, the high altitude can cause altitude sickness and increased exposure to UV rays; so drink your water and apply sunscreen, it's no joke! A city that runs on buffaloes and booze, and is home of the University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder offers an electric atmosphere with 33,246 graduate and undergraduate students.
Friday
The Heart and Soul of Boulder: Pearl Street
Explore Pearl, 3p.m
Pearl Street Mall, A four-block pedestrian mall, spanning from 11th to 15th street, serves as the vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and nightlife in the town. From art galleries, jewelry, vintage thrifting, bookstores and all the outdoor gear you can think of, Pearl has over 150 retailers and a little something for everyone.
Dinner Time, 7p.m
A pan-Mexican kitchen with Cuisine inspired from all seven regions of Mexico, My Neighbor Felix offers a vibrant variety of inspired food. Their iconic 52 oz MEGARITA to share comes in 3 flavors: signature, watermelon and strawberry-banana. Looking for more options? With some of Colorado's most creative chefs, Rosetta Hall has endless choices. Enjoy dinner and craft cocktails on the rooftop, with mountain views of course, for a real boulder feel.
Pre-game, 8:30p.m
Try the unique cocktails at the Bitter Bar or License No. 1 for a sophisticated start to the night. At the bitter bar, you can find a mixed atmosphere ranging from a speakeasy to a neighborhood bar, creating a setting perfect for conversations and enjoyment. Just a couple blocks away you can find the infamous License No. 1, the underground speakeasy-style cocktail lounge is one of many hidden gems in boulder.
Night-Lfte, 10p.m
Home of the must try $7 “Fat Albert,” (House vodka/Grape Mix/Fresh Lemonade) The Attic Bar and Bistro is a great place to start the night. Looking for a dance floor? Press Play has rotating DJs and a club-like atmosphere. Want to continue the night at a dive bar? Head right over to the Sundown Saloon, commonly known as the Downer, where PBR pitches, pool tables, and darts are the vibe until 2a.m.
Saturday
Skiing & Après at Eldora
Skiing and Snowboarding, 9a.m
Opened in 1962, Eldora Mountain Resort has 620 acres of skiable terrain and conveniently only 35 minutes away from downtown Boulder. If transporting there is a problem, the RTD bus at the downtown station will take you to and fro, dropping you right off at the Alpenglow high-speed chairlift.
Timbers Taphouse, Noon
Enjoy a cozy après-ski atmosphere at Eldoras Timers Taphouse, located above the Timbers Grill, another fan favorite. Here is where the true American slopeside awaits you. Upstairs is where the fun happens. With a wide selection of gourmet pizzas to regional Colorado micro-brews, margaritas, and tasty bloody marys, Timbers Taphouse has the special pick-me-up for everyone.
Late-Night eats, 9p.m
If you like pizza, calzones, salads and spicy ranch- Cosmo’s Pizza is the place for you. Home of the iconic 24” pizza, serving sizes are big enough to feed four hungry college kids. Cosmos is conveniently open until 2a.m Fridays and Saturdays and offers free delivery.
Sunday
A Town Shaped by Buffs
University of Colorado Boulder, 11a.m
With over 200 buildings on 786 beautiful acres, the University of Colorado Boulder is home to one of the most gorgeous and architecturally stunning college campuses in the country. Take the morning to walk around campus and see it for yourself!
Brunch at The Buff, 1p.m
The Buff Restaurant, founded in March of 1995, grew to become a Boulder institution. With almost every breakfast option you can think of, the buff meals come at a reasonable price with portions that leave enough for a take home snack.