In Your Spare Time
There's so much to explore in Boulder!
Easy + Close
Good for wedding morning / between events.
Pearl Street Mall
Home to every outdoor clothing store, and ice cream.
Boulder Farmers Market (Saturday)
Food vendors, live music, tasty samples, good people.
Boulder Book Store
It just keeps going! Very diverse and immersive collection.
Süti Café
We’re lucky if we can limit ourselves to once a week. Amazing pastries. Cute and minimalist Scandinavian decor.
Eben G. Fine Park
A big grassy lawn next to Boulder Creek. Take a dip! We’ll be back here on Sunday hanging, but feel free to go early. There are many pull-offs higher up Boulder Canyon Drive that also offer creek access.
Trident Café & Bookstore
Cute indoor/outdoor cafe & bookstore.
Hikes Near Town
Good if you start early.
Hike the Flatirons
Start at Chautauqua Park. Then choose your own adventure. All the trails connect. Royal Arch and the 1st and 2nd Flatirons Loop are classic. It’s totally worth it to walk a few hundred feet up the main trail to get a closer look.
Sanitas Valley
A shorter, chill hike with great south-facing views of Boulder and Chautauqua Park.
Food + Drink
Quick favorites.
Cafe Aion
One of our faves. Quality Spanish cuisine. Good sit-down lunch spot.
Rosetta Hall
Fun food and cocktails. Chill rooftop views and vibes.
Mountain Sun
For the beer guys & gals. Cash-only.
Dushanbe Tea House
A gift to Boulder from Tajikistan. An incredibly decorative building with a lovely and diverse tea selection.
Short Adventures
Great Friday / Sunday — not a full day.
Nederland + Lost Lake
For a more authentic mountain feel, this is the closest alpine lake that you can get to from Boulder. A good way to escape the heat!
Gold Hill General Store
The heartbeat of an old mining town. Get the cookies. Tip your bartenders.
Full-Day Adventures
Not suitable for wedding day — full-day commitments and often require reservations. Better for Friday or extending your trip.
Indian Peaks / RMNP
For the extra crunchy…August is alpine season. Why not extend your trip a day to roam the true Rockies?