My go to spot whenever anyone visits. t's my default whenever friends or family are in town and I…read moreneed somewhere that's a guaranteed good time. It's super walkable and just genuinely cute. The kind of place you can wander around for a couple hours without a real plan. Parking is honestly easier than people make it sound. There's plenty on the side streets and I can usually find a spot without circling forever. Once you're there it's all on foot. Biggest thing for me: it's SO dog friendly! Most of the shops let you bring your pup in! Huge plus. There's really something for everyone. Tons of restaurants, clothing stores, and the cutest boutiques. It works whether you're a tourist checking it off the list or a local wanting a nice afternoon. They also sometimes have farmer's markets too. If you're visiting Boulder, definitely would recommend.

Pearl Street Mall is a pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder. It extends for about 3 blocks and…read moreincludes a wide variety of shopping and dining options. It is nicely landscaped and offers plenty of seating for people like me. I'm not a shopper but my wife lives browsing the shops and I love people watching. Pearl Street Mall provides opportunities for both of us. We were here on a Sunday. A nice bonus is that parking is free on Sunday. Pearl Street Mall is worth a visit.

We came here with Nok's as a destination but when we found it to be in a mini mall, we stayed to…read moretaste our purchase and the try another business, Button Rock Bakery. We did not have time to look through Otis Collective as we love local arts and craft places but will look around when we come back this winter. We will also try brunch ate the eatery attached to Button Rock. We did did find the seating in the central seating hall rather tired and not spotless though not decrepit either. There were people working on their computer and at other tables, some very restless small children. Not unpleasant but not ideal but also real life for a community location on a budget. We will come back now that we know where it is, and where to park in the rather disorganized parking lot.

The District is a tiny shopping mall located inside a larger strip mall. Its signature feature is a…read morelarge airy atrium with lots of high tables and chairs. There are just a few stores inside; these include Nok's Donuts and Basecamp Coworking and Flatiron Community Church offices. The neighboring Otis Craft Collective (coffee shop) and Button Rock Bakery (their sushi division) have doors opening into the mall.

This is a small, conveniently located outdoor shopping center with lots of parking. It includes:…read moreAtlas Valley Purveyors, a small grocery that is mostly a liquor store; Jeannot's, a French patisserie; Brewing Market, a coffee shop; Struttin' Pup, pet supplies; PostNet; Joinus dry cleaner; Ninety-Fifth Street Spa and Salon; Smashburger; several more restaurants; some specialized shops and services; and some professional offices. There are probably about 20 businesses altogether. There's no directory, unfortunately, either on-site or on-line; most of the businesses have addresses of 2770 Arapahoe Road or 2770 Dagny Way. The center is also next to the YMCA at 2800 Dagny Way. Forest Part Village is another small shopping center just across 95th Street that also has a good selection of stores, restaurants, and services.

This is a well-landscaped suburban shopping center, with a variety of restaurants, stores, and…read moreservices. These include: Morning Glory Farm-Fresh Cafe, 95A Bistro and Sushi, Dos Wapos Mexican restaurant, Martino's Pizzeria, Jasper Animal Hospital, Lafayette Music, and Luxe Nail Bar. Their web site is way out of date. There's a listing of shops at the entrance to the center. Atlas Valley Shopping Center is another small shopping center, located just across 95th Street.

This has always been one of my favorite shopping centers in Boulder. I have used it regularly for…read moreover 40 years. Of course, first and foremost has been its main anchor, the venerable store for nearly everything from nuts and bolts to kitchenware and paint as well as animal supples and tools, lawnmowers and lightbulbs, sporting goods and clothing. You get the point. McGuckins! With absolutely wonderful staff and management. See my review for this great place. Another current favorite is Rincon Argentino, the best empanadas around and luckily for me, they are not fried, so much healthier and authentic to have the high heat baked style. See my review of them for specifics. My husband still uses Aspen Eyewear, another longtime favorite though I cannot, sadly needing a medical supplier but since the year that they opened, they have been our mainstay for glasses. See that review too. Grandrabbits, still the best wonderful carefully curated toy store in town. Though unfortunately we do not need them as much as in the past, as not only have our children gotten too old for most items, even our grandchildren have gotten beyond most of their range. But always nice for that special gift for any child. I used PakMail just the other day. Great for specialty shipping needs (which I did a few times) as well as supplies for do-it your self types like me. And though I have not been recently to Wood Grain Bagels, the French Cafe or Great Harvest Bread, Vitality Bowls, Brewing Market, they are appear to be thriving. Same for Sprouts. Also, Osakas, for Japanese fare which opened just before the pandemic but was enjoyable before as well as recently. Glad they could make it through the last few tough years. Check those reviews too. Sadly we lost a really great place at the beginning of the pandemic, wonderful Zolo Grill where we ate countless meals since its opening back in the mid 90's. But Big Red F Group still maintains several other options here in Boulder as well as elsewhere. They sure have grown. The old Boulder Ski Deals has been replaced by Epic Mountain Sports which I have not had a need to use, but Boulder Ski Deals was great for many years for some of our needs. There are a few empty spaces in the shopping center from the businesses recently gone, some we used, some we did not. But I am sure the management of this center will find suitable additions as times improve. And there is lots of parking unless there is a major holiday.Then, come early, in a smaller vehicle, carpool, and be creative.

A large group of shops. Some of the larger ones are McGuckin Hardware, Sprouts Farmers Market, and…read moreEpic Mountain Gear. Several small parking lots. Many restaurants. There are also a few hotels on the same block, but they're not part of the shopping center.

Funky funky building (and by that I do not mean that it smells). Found myself here on several…read moreoccasions, certainly not the easiest place to locate in town. Nestled behind the Sussex One building (visible from 30th) has its own parking garage. To note there are 3-4 spots outside the garage for oversize vehicles. Think the garage has marred many a roof rack in its day (I've seen at least one car try to squeeze through). The entrance to get into the building is also in the garage so if you are on foot or on bike be sure to head straight inside. There are several bike racks peppered around the garage just be sure to remember your lock. When you enter the building at the garage level you'll find a list of businesses & locations as well as an elevator should you choose to forego the stairs. On the 2nd floor is a very interesting garden which was designed by the architect in the 70's (met a friend of his today in fact). There are bathrooms on both the 2nd (northwest side of building near the hair salon) and 3rd floor (in the north east corner). The businesses contained within vary quite a bit. From physical therapists, counselors, Pilates studio, publishers, healers (various massage and acupuncturists), fishing company, hair salon, and background check services. The vending machine also offers quite a selection (you'll pass it on your way to the bathroom on the 2nd floor). Loads of ordinary cookies and crackers as well as $2.50 Justin's' peanut butter cups, cans of Yerba mate, coconut water, and my favorite unique item a salmon lunch kit (no, I have and will not be trying this). If you find yourself there at lunch you may find yourself a bit out of luck if you have to hear something up or want to wash a dish or two as there is no communal kitchen area. Interesting place worth checking out, particularly if you are looking for a healer (I recommend Mind Body Wisdom).

This is the weirdest building I have ever been in. My entire experience there was surreal but good…read morenonetheless. The garden and wood shack are nice touches. I also liked that I could reach the ceiling in the parking garage. 10/10 experience

This is a large and spread-out shopping center, that I think is overshadowed by the Orchard Town…read moreCenter shopping center across I-25 from it. Their stores tend to be common chain stores that you find in most malls, such as Supercuts, nail stores, Starbucks, Subway, Planet Fitness, and Chick-Fil-A. Their anchor stores are Home Depot and Costco (and formerly Sears and Toys-R-Us). It includes several strip malls of little stores, and the rest are medium size stores and restaurants. Other notable stores here are Famous Dave's BBQ, Dick's Sporting Goods, Chili's, and Ponsawan Thai Cuisine. There's a complete store directory at their web site.

This is a small outdoor mall (or very long strip mall) that features a large Barnes & Noble and…read moreseveral other stores, including Golf Galaxy, Ulta, Ross Dress for Less, Jo-Ann's Fabrics, and David's Bridal. There are about a dozen large stores all in a row between Sheridan Boulevard and City Center Drive. It is just off US 36 (Sheridan Boulevard exit). There is lots of parking.