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!

Convenient indoor parking steps away from the theater entrance is what sets this place apart from…read morethe competition. Friendly staff. Seats do not recline.

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!

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.

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.

When people talk about heaven on earth I'm pretty sure they're talking about Chautauqua Park. I…read morefeel so lucky I got to experience this beautiful place! Our hike was extra special because it was led by Maria the Park Ranger. Maria's knowledge and passion for Chautauqua was incredible to witness. You can tell these mountains mean so much to her! We learned about the landscape, wildlife, Natives, and so much more. Our hike was simple but we saw so much along the way. The views of the flatirons are hard to beat. The path was busy but it was a beautiful saturday morning and it still didn't feel overly crowded. We saw lots of doggies, runners, and families and friends meeting for a morning hike to kick off their weekend. It was pure magic. I hope I get to come back one day!!

I feel like if I lived in Boulder I would go elsewhere since this is the more popular,…read moreclose-to-town option that pulls in tourists and the like. Well guess what? I'm a tourist and the like and I enjoyed it! We lucked into parking on a beautiful, busy Saturday morning. They have very nice restrooms at the Ranger station, and more overflow port a potties around if needed too. The nearby trail is highly accessible and it doesn't take long for some views to pay off. It's a decently steep incline, but nothing crazy at all. Once you're into the trees the shade helps against the thin air and the sun, and it's so quiet and serene. No mosquitoes like I'm used to back home. Loved all the birds (shoutout magpies) and also seeing everyones' dogs.

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.

Boulder is a city of over 105,000 located about 35 miles NW of Denver. It has a vibrant downtown,…read moreespecially the area known as the Pearl Street Mall (a 3 block long pedestrian shopping and dining area). Boulder is also home to the University of Colorado at Boulder, which has a beautiful campus. Boulder is located in a beautiful area of Rocky Mountain foothills.

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.

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.

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!

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.