A creek that flows through Boulder. I've heard people go fishing and tubing here. I didn't do any…read moreof that; I merely walked/hiked alongside, and also randomly encountered the creek or one of its offshoots. You don't have to be an outdoorsy type to appreciate the creek.

I love Boulder Creek. It did take a bit of work to forgive it post flood but I am happy to announce…read morethat my relationship with the creek is no longer on the bedrocks. Year round I have seen people fishing in it's crisp waters and you just know summer is near/here with the CU students bouncing through the rapids on air mattresses, bike tubes, and inner tubes. I highly recommend bringing out of town guests to dip their feet or just gaze at it's beauty from the shore.

The trail was well maintained and the area was beautiful with great views. This park is off leaf…read morefor dogs. Parking lot is small.

Nice open space to walk the dogs, run, fish with the kiddos, or just sit with a to go order of food…read moreand enjoy the views. Unfortunately the parking lot is extra small right now because they're doing construction... 4 standard and 1 accessible space is all they have right now right on the water. Across the street is a larger parking area though and that's got plenty of spaces. Very dog friendly trail so if your pup is extra chaotic around others might want to have that in mind. The piece I traversed didn't have much shade so recommend sunglasses and a hat at the very least. Enjoy!

Got a mountain bike? Ride this path west from the Creek Path. I start at Eben Fine Park. The trail…read moregoes alongside the highway and Boulder Creek, eventually passes under the highway and turns to gravel on the other side. It continues up to the junction with Fourmile Canyon. It is a difficult ride for a casual rider, but I see younger and more fit types passing me regularly. So figure out what is realistic for you and have some fun. I'd give it more stars if there were less trucks on the highway, but there is a decent barrier in the stretch near the road. The gravel part of the trail is much more protected.

Start at the Boulder Public Library at 9th and Canyon, and walk west. That's it. You can go quite a…read moreway up Boulder Canyon, and on a day like yesterday, all sunny and glorious, it really doesn't get much better.

There are a ton of booths to explore here. I'm glad I ran across my favorite yesterday! Adventurist…read moreSoap Company located closer to the Tea house. I was down to my last bar so I did a stock up. Once you try this soap (amongst other products) you will be hooked. The owner Daina is super knowledgeable about your skin needs. You can't find soap like this in any grocery store. She also has a website where you explore and order online. Super friendly, awesome prices. Hands down the best booth here. She has many events over the summer! I will never go back to the grocery store for my soap! Hopefully this link will work for the website. Adventurist Soap Co.

What a great time this past summer at the Boulder Creek Festival! Even though I've been here I few…read moreyears, it was my first time going. It's set along the creek with ample space for fun. There's usually an art show happening too so there's lots to do. You buy a reservation online for a drinking window. Get there on time cause once your times up, you're out! So go as early as you can for maximum sampling. And you'll want time too, cause there's like 25-30 breweries out! Local favorites like Avery and Stem, and some National big buys like Woodchuck cider. You get a pretty cool glass too ( sometimes half the reason for going!). Overall, can't wait to go next year!

Great quality food, very generous portions in a clean casual environment. Staff is always very…read morefriendly and accommodating. Huge menu. Wonderful local dining experience. I travel quite a bit and everybody we bring to this place, especially the out of town guests, rave about this restaurant. Don't get this quality dining anywhere I travel. Very highly recommend!!! Steve B. Boulder County

Bacco never disappoints for happy hour value. The food is always fresh, filling, good portions and…read moredelicious. The atmosphere is lovely and the waitstaff are delightful.

This year I got to be a Yelp Elite in 2025. I was invited to be a Yelp Elite again in 2026. This is…read moreone of my favorite highlights to living in Denver. I was a yelp elite also in Houston. But there's something special about the community here in Denver that I truly love. Several friends from work also are avid reviewers. So we talk about going to the events and that's a lot of fun. We have our own foodie community at work. But also you have the opportunity to meet new people at these events and there are events every month. Matt and his crew work very hard to find different opportunities with different restaurants for us to be able to try and enjoy each other in a community setting or sometimes just have the opportunity to try the business when it would not normally be on our radar. Every event is fun. All of the food and beverages that I have tried have been top-notch. The restauranteurs and businesses that come to serve us, put their heart and soul into making sure we have an amazing time as a Yelp Elite. I look forward to the year ahead and the adventures and the writing and the sharing so people may feel a little more informed when they spend their dollar or their time in Denver I hope maybe I help someone find a new spot that they hadn't thought of before. I hope People become inspired to share their own opinions so they can meet more people like me and participate in more super cool stuff that Matt and his team works so hard to put together. This is one of the most amazing opportunities. I've been a part of and I am so grateful. Thank you for an amazing 2025 and I look forward to an amazing 2026! If you would like to dive into this foodie adventure, all you have to do is keep writing and keep posting and keep sharing and apply to join us. We learn a lot from one another. Come be a part of the conversation.

Always many fun things to try here, always very tasty. This time, I got a strawberry matcha…read morechocolate, which was really good (moist, with cherries inside); I think $12 is a lot for such a small piece. But I hope they continue to make that flavor profile. Ambiance - often busy with people. Service is fine.

Nice chocolate store in a great location. Service was friendly and the ambiance is nice. However,…read moreeven considering the boulder zip code, the prices are a little too elevated. $25 dollars for two single person cakes that shall I say were good but uninspiring. While they tasted like they were freshly made, neither gave me a sense of wow this is amazing, or left me with a desire to go back quickly. Maybe I ordered the wrong things? Not sure, a lot of the items I saw in the yelp reviews weren't available that day.

I finally made it here and oh em gee! It is so frikkin good. It's like being transported to Italy…read more Even though I made a reservation and had hoped for a table, party of one, the place was packed on arrival and I got seated at the two person bar. All good. I loved having a view of the bustle of the restaurant and especially all the parties celebrating birthdays. A few employees would gather at the table while delivering dessert and sing happy birthday. A few patrons like me joined them in the serenade. Such a warm, family vibe. A lovely gentleman sat in the open bar stool next to me. Turns out he's a regular and longtime Boulder resident. He gave me some menu tips. Plus it was fun to learn about him and his business. I had the red wine on tap. Delicious and $9. Two favorite qualities in wine. I got the bolognese with linguini. It was beyond fabulous. Insert chef's kiss! I took a small container home because I knew it would make a perfect lunch the next day, and it was. The rolls are divine. Hard, crunchy exterior with softness on the interior. I had one there and brought a second home to enjoy with lunch the next day. I know how to live. I enjoyed a short chat with Mariano, the owner's son who basically grew up there. It reminded me of all my favorite places in Philadelphia where I'm originally from. I had been missing my casual Italian restaurant places but now I've found my new home. Cin Cin! See you soon again.

One of the best Italian restaurants we've been to. The pastas are house-made, the sauces are…read moreconsistently excellent, and there are solid vegetarian options--which we really appreciate. We discovered this place by chance while wandering around Boulder and were lucky enough to walk in that first time. Since then, it's become our go-to spot for celebrating special occasions. The food has never disappointed, and the hospitality is always warm and welcoming. Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm Mushroom Ravioli Vegetarian Lasagna Gnocchi Spicy Aurora Sauce Pesto Cream Sauce Note: The restaurant is closed on weekends, so plan accordingly and make a reservation in advance.

It is hard to review this trail after Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a neighborhood…read morewalkway, so local, you are passing homes at times. Flat mixed terrain and very easy. Most times, you are 50 feet or more from the lake. Even so, it is hard to believe a trail exists so close to Broadway. Just don't set your expectations high. Upon reaching the lake, I would go left. It is a loop so it really doesn't matter, but the eastern side is more naturalistic with a view. It is the closest point of contact with the lake. If you go the other way, you abruptly come to a residential neighborhood and most head up the block to continue the trail. Picnic tables and playground on the other end (midpoint). As a side note, how are lakes the size of ponds and reservoirs the size of lakes around here?

If I lived nearby, I'd frequent this trail but otherwise it's not worth visiting. The trail…read morenetwork isn't that long, there are no (visible) restrooms nearby, parking is tight and it's a bit crowded. The lake is pretty but nothing to get all excited about. There are so many trails in the general area that are worth the effort IMO. We've had a rainy season (which has been heavenly) so the bugs were bad by the water.