The Riverside had a new chef and the food is excellent. The Butternut Squash soup is absolutely…read moreincredible. The best butternut squash soup I've ever had. We had the roasted half chicken for dinner with acorn spatzle, brutal sprouts, the Colorado Surf n Turf and the Gnocchi, and all were excellent. The chicken was cooked just right and Colorado trout in the Surf n Turf is spectacular. Colorado trout comes in many textures and flavors, and this version is superb. The service was top level, and the creek room in the back of the building is a hidden gem in Boulder. Was that a fruit infused vinegar? I'd want to go back and try more of the menu. Park on the west side of Arapahoe, next to the office buildings and the walk is 2 min.

This location has been many, many different restaurants in my 22+ years in Boulder. Never once have…read moreI had such an AMAZING meal as I did for lunch yesterday. The Riverside Cafe has done everything right! We sat in the "creek room" which is towards the back side of the restaurant. The decor and table settings were simple yet elegant. The Boulder Creek runs right by behind the restaurant and the views from inside are wonderful, Windows everywhere and unobstructed views. Our waiter was so great, charming and English, perhaps. He remembered my friend from the one time she had been there before, and it's always nice to be remembered. He knew everything about the food, answers for every question and suggestions about what was looking/tasting pretty amazing. The "Lunchbox" is the way to go! You have a choice of any two: soup, salad or sandwich. I chose the Caprese Panini and the Butternut Squash soup. No competition, the best soup I have ever had anywhere! Our waiter told us it was the chef's grandmothers recipe, thanks for sharing! The sandwich was awesome as well. I subbed the GF bread for $2.50, but received a whole sand which instead of just a half, I was totally ok with that! Parking is a bit of a pain, I suggest 13th St or paying at the library. What ever you have to do to get here, do it! I can't wait to go back!

We come here often. We are always green with a friendly smile and welcome. The seats are…read morecomfortable and they are doing a better job keeping the theater clean. We like the refillable popcorn so we can have popcorn snacks for the next several days. They offer fun options like a Secret Movie too. We enjoy coming here so much we are Cinemark Movie Club members as well. Looking forward to many more movie experiences here!

This is a Wonderful theater full of happy helpful employees. It is always clean in the theaters,…read moreseats, cup holders, bathrooms are well cleaned and tidy. This is all I need with movies and even nice cocktails, a bonus!!

What's not to love about the Hill?? If you want a unique yet classic college experience come to the…read moreHill. It's full of great spots to eat, study or grab a good cup of coffee. Just off the campus it's an easy walk and fun energy being among college students (if you're cool with that). Only thing is that you have to pay to park anywhere and the parking police are crazy so be prepared for that.

Cleaning up the Hill business district is an annual ritual every spring. Parents are coming for…read moregraduation and though CU invests in campus beautiful, the City of Boulder needs to do its part. It can get pretty grimy in the neighborhood nearest campus where parents are regulars at eateries and local shops during this annual spring graduation. It's a shame that it gets so abused during the school year that they need the full week of finals to make the area presentable.

Things are changing here after 100 years. Chautauqua Auditorium is being renovated and winterized…read more It had been needed before this as another concert venue in Boulder would have been appreciated sooner but once Boulder won Sundance it became a necessity. But when you come in the summer it will still look the same. A removable heated tent will be erected inside and heated by geothermal heat from underneath that will be transferred underground from the dining hall kitchen's surplus stored energy. So modern in such an old structure. So when you visit this spring there is a lot of truck traffic and digging and detours around the building but you can see from the last picture, the green and the view of the Flatirons are undisturbed.

Overall, it was a refreshing late October hike on the Flatiron Loop trail! Since we were first time…read morevisitors, we asked for a trail recommendation at the ranger station that fit in with our plans, so something in the 2-hr range. They suggested going in a counterclockwise direction which got the elevation gain done sooner and would finish with a more gradual descent. Being a sea-level creature, I did have to catch my breath a few times on the way up. Now, at the uppermost part of the loop after a bunch of stone steps, there were some all-rock areas where hunching down with a hand or two on the rock helped with balance. Afterward we noted signs on the trail allowing horses. They must have goat like abilities for those rocky parts, I thought. If you like seeing people, there were plenty during the early afternoon hours, sometimes making passing on narrow trail sections a little tricky. We got lucky with parking, going around the large grassy area only once. On the way out, we thanked the ranger for the great recommendation, gave up our parking spot to the next lucky person and went on our way, with plenty of time for our next activity.

Very small museum with just a few exhibits. I allowed one hour for our visit before our lunch…read morereservations, we only needed five minutes. The reception staff was very friendly and although admission is free, they ask for a donation up front. I gave a nice donation, expecting a good experience! It would have been hard to donate after our short visit. Most of the pieces were typical for contemporary, interesting to unusual. There were two different video graphic art pieces that were interesting. Parking is tough, street parking. It's close to the Pearl Street Mall area.

Underwhelming, I'm glad they asked for a donation at the start because I was in and out in about 5…read moremins. The 2nd floor is empty besides a few chairs in the corner and a sofa and the 1st floor you can see in the 4 second video attached. I love art and this was just odd. No details. I would recommend just a walk through waiting for your reservation at the tea house.

I have to say I am really biased. I have lived here for 51 years and still live it, flaws and all…read more No place is perfect in its entirety or for everyone. But from food and fun, education facilities from Pre-k to PhD, Boulder has it all. It would be nice if more things were affordable to more people and personally, I would like less snow but I suspect I am in the minority on that one. Visit and test it out before making a decision to stay. Hopefully some of our flaws will be solved someday. Downtown is fun as are the foothills.

Boulder, the lynchpin of the hipster revolution in Colorado a few years ago and the continuation of…read morethe California-cation of the state. Outdoors 5/5 Road infrastructure 3.5/5- lot of potholes, cracks, and construction hamper the drivers and residents Downtown 3/5 it's nice but the unhoused population loitering around constantly is an issue; they even boarded up and control the one public bathroom on the shopping street. It's a great look to see the dichotomy of the upper middle class elites against the druggies walking around.

Had a great time at The Fox a few weeks back to see The Infamous Stringdusters! Loved this venue…read moreand it was my first time there. It has a great location, right on the hill so pretty easy to get to. Plenty of street parking around. There's other stores to grab a bite too. The inside is cozy yet spacious. There are benches on each side to sit if you need. The pit area is nice and close to the stage, and I was easily able to grab a spot early. They have a good amount of drink stations and free water. Even got me a anniversary glass!! Acoustics were great for a five member string band. I'll definitely be going back soon to see another performance!

We traveled from Iowa to see a band we love play for new years eve. We loved the intimate size of…read morethis theater and that there were multiple levels for the audience to be on. And the sound guy did a great job. We had some the most expensive beer we've had at any event, but worked in our favor because we didn't risk having to give up our spot to go to the bathroom or wake up with a hangover. The ballon drop at midnight was a nice touch but we've been to similar larger venues in the past that managed to distribute a complementary champagne toast as well. Overall, great venue and we will keep an eye out for other bands we want to see who might play here. Based on the photos on the walls, they have a great history of booking great acts.

Visiting NCAR is an extraordinary experience that should be seized by any visitor to or resident of…read morethe area. The complex was designed in 1961 by I. M. Pei, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and completed in 1967. Although this was his first major project, it received immediate recognition as a masterpiece of modern design and caused Pei's career to rocket. The buildings are inspired by ancient Pueblo ruins and fit seamlessly into their spectacular foothills setting, rather than trying to dominate the landscape. Meteorology first became criticality important during WWII, but basic research into our weather declined drastically after the war. The National Academy of Sciences approached Congress in 1956 to fund an institute for basic climate research. NCAR has been funded by the National Science Foundation since 1960 and is managed by a consortium of universities. One of NCAR's basic functions is to develop models of our climate and the facility has housed a series of state-of-the-art supercomputers for this purpose. Alas for computer nerds, since 2012 the latest generations of systems are now at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center in Cheyenne (there is a nice visitor center and tour if you visit there). NCAR encourages visits by the public and is open every day at no charge. The complex sits at the top of Table Mesa and takes up 28 acres of 565 acres of City of Boulder open space. Getting there is a little tricky. You take Table Mesa Drive through a residential development. The houses suddenly end and you're on NCAR Road which twists seamlessly into the landscape and leads past the main entrance to the huge parking lot. Be careful on the rather steep road as it is used by lots of bicyclists and runners. There's a path from the parking lot to the rear of the complex. A staircase leads to the plaza and public entrance. The setting is gorgeous and there are eight hiking trails of various lengths and levels of difficulty. The main public parts of NCAR are the lobby and adjacent two-level science hall which are packed with dozens of interesting and well-done exhibits, many interactive, that explain the functions of weather and scientific research about it. There's also a small theater, a research library, and Pei's original model of the project. The public is welcome to use the large cafeteria (follow the signs from the exhibit hall) which has great views and hosts a continuing series of art exhibits. I usually stop at NCAR whenever I visit Boulder and always enjoy my time there.

What a treat to find this. Very informative and interactive to learn about meteorology and fun for…read morethe kids. Plenty of parking and it seems most everyone uses it for trail access, but the center itself is worth the stop. Great views from here and it offered a nice break for us.

Nice museum and worth checking out if you're in the area. $31 for 2 tickets, babies no charge. For…read morea small museum, it's pretty random. We were told to check out the rooftop first only to see nothing. The view is cool but could've seen it from the outside without paying the museum fee or going hiking on a trail. I think the biggest appeal is if you have children. The Google Garage is innovative and the whole basement level is dedicated to kids play area. Bathrooms located on every floor.

A very nice museum, well laid out and shows everything I've ever wondered about Boulder and its…read morehistory! Plus they have a great section on staple restaurants from past and present Boulder- super fun to check out! Plus if you have SNAP then it's totally free, so worth it!