Caitlin & Jae
Things To Do
Pearl Street Mall
The Pearl Street Mall is a wonderfully charismatic four-block-long pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder. The pedestrian area stretches from 11th Street to 15th Street along Pearl Street. It is home to a number of businesses and restaurants as well as the Boulder County Courthouse. Colorful, bright flowers fill the square gardens and the shopping, dining, and entertainment on the Pearl Street Mall, as well as throughout downtown, are truly incredible. The great selection of art galleries, jewelry stores, clothing stores, sporting goods stores, and much more should keep you happily busy for hours. You can also take a break from shopping and be awed and entertained by one of Boulder’s street performers.
Boulder Farmer's Market
Four blocks form the St. Julien and a mile from the Embassy Suites. One of Katie and her Mom's favorite things to do on Saturday mornings followed by breakfast across the street at the Tea House!
Dushanbe Tea House for early Brunch or Tea Time
One of Katie's and her Mom's hangouts! Brunch weekends 8 am - 3pm. Tea time (lighter menu 3pm - 5pm) Mon-Sun 8am-9pm. Weekends get busy! If you have 8 or more, suggest reservations, going early, or tea time. On Sat. put your name in and then walk the farmers market. Traditional Persian Teahouse with over 100 types of teas and a full bar. The Teahouse, which officially opened May 15, 1998, is a gift from Boulder's sister city, Dushanbe, Tajikistan and is the most significant and largest piece of Central Asian art and the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Handcrafted by over 40 Tajik artisans, the Teahouse is a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors, patterns and furnishings. The Teahouse features an eclectic, international menu and teas from all over the world.
Favorite Breakfast and Brunch Places in Boulder
Some of Katie and her Mom's favorites are: Lucille's Creole Cafe (love the hot beignets and mimosas; opens at 7am, Sun 8am; the earlier the better) , The Buff (iconic campus hangout; across the street from Embassy Suites; early is best), Brasserie Ten Ten (you can make reservations on Open Table), Dushanbe Tea House (can make reservations for 8 or more), and Walnut Cafe (Katie's find in a strip mall). If you are going to the Saturday morning Farmer's market, it's always fun to do the Tea House too! Stop there first and put your name in.
Bicycling and University Bike Rentals
If you are staying at the St. Julien, the hotel has complimentary cruiser bikes for guests to use. These bikes are perfect to ride through the CU campus, or for a leisurely, scenic view of the city. The St. Julien also has electric bikes, they are $10.00 per hour and so much fun, you can zip up to Chautauqua Park in no time, or ride up the Boulder Canyon on the Boulder Creek Path. If you are not staying at the St. Julien or are a more serious riding, University Bikes also rents every type of bike. University Bikes is located one block from the hotel and has options for other types of bikes. Their website is https://ubikes.com/rentals/ . University Bikes has a wonderful cross-section of 50+ bicycles from 1888 to 2004. Please feel free to drop in and take a look. If you’re lucky enough to catch Doug in the shop, he’d love to give you a tour.
Close and Easy Hiking Chautauqua Park (Grant and Baseline streets, Boulder)
Hike from the city of Boulder up into the Flatiron foothills. The City of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago! In 1898, Boulder residents approved a bond issue to purchase 80 acres of land to be used as a "Chautauqua." Over the next 22 years, Flagstaff Mountain, Bear Mountain, Royal Arch, and Green Mountain were added to the early protected land system. Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium was built in 1898. Chautauqua Ranger Cottage was built in 1987. The Ranger Cottage can provide hiking information.
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado—Boulder is a public institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,548, its setting is city, and the campus size is 600 acres. The University of Colorado Boulder, called CU--Boulder for short, lays against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is a lively college town with more than 80 miles of biking and walking trails. In the evenings, students can travel anywhere within the city limits for free in CU NightRide shuttles, which run until 1:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12:15 a.m. all other nights. On campus, there are more than 450 student clubs and organizations and about 20 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen must live on campus. The Colorado Buffaloes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The student athletes, called Buffs for short, are supported by two buffalo mascots: a costumed student called Chip and a live buffalo named Ralphie. The Fiske Plantetarium offer visits and shows.
Celestial Seasonings
No wonder everyone in Boulder seems so relaxed: The city is home to North America's largest producer of herbal tea, which packages and sends more than 8 million tea bags every day. Founded in 1969, Celestial Seasonings has since grown to serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea (including green, red, white and chai varieties) a year to consumers all over the world. Recent visitors agree that a tour of the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory is well worth the time, even if you're more of a coffee person. You'll get the chance to see the entire packaging process, not to mention the Celestial Herb Garden and the popular Mint Room, where the company stores giant bags of spearmint and peppermint tea. (Recent travelers delighted in the chance to see how long they can bear the powerful aromas before they need to step out for some fresh air.) Plus, you'll have the opportunity to sample some of the factory's best-sellers. Keep in mind that the tour (and the tastings) is completely free.
Fiske Planetarium
Fiske Planetarium is located on the CU Boulder campus. We offer a diverse range of full dome films, star talks, live talks, laser and liquid sky shows, concerts, and special live events, as well as host large public gatherings during astronomical and NASA-related events. MATINEES on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. EVENING shows on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Purchase tickets: https://www.ticketswest.com/events/venue/fiske-planetarium
Bolder Adventure Travel - Guided hiking and bicycling tours by adventurist Eric Malmborg
Bolder Adventure Travel offers guided hiking or cycling tours of Boulder and Open Space Mountain Parks. Join Eric Malmborg, a former western history teacher and passionate history buff, for a hiking or biking tour to learn about the history and natural environment of Boulder. Discover things only long-time locals know about. Like no other tours in Boulder! Read Eric's reviews on trip advisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33324-d12623827-Reviews-or10-Bolder_Adventure_Travel-Boulder_Colorado.html
Upslope Brewing Company
3. Upslope has a local feel, with photos of Boulder hikers, skiers and rock climbers adorning the walls. Upslope is the only commercial brewery in the United States that uses Patagonian cascade hops, which makes it novel to visit, in and of itself. Upslope is new to the scene but has the most local feeling, not only because of the decor but also because it makes locally inspired brews, like hatch green chili and the Colorado Christmas Ale. Tours at the Lee Hill location are 4 p.m. Saturday. Tours at the Flatirons Court location are 3 p.m. Saturday. The 30- to 45-minute tour is casual and offers tasters along the way. AGer your tour, you can hang at the bar or order empanadas or other food from the food trucks that hover at the Flatiron Park location. (Note: Closed-toe shoes are required for these tours.) The most popular Upslope beers include the Upslope IPA and Upslope CraG Lager.
Avery Brewing Company
2. Avery Brewing is the second-oldest brewery in Boulder at a new 80-barrel brewhouse just north of Boulder which boasts a modern and clean design. Get a guided tour any day of the week at Avery. Tours are at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend tours start a little earlier, at 2 p.m., plus an extra one at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The basic tour is free and takes about an hour, while you observe production from up on the catwalk. Avery prides itself on its history, including praise to founder Adam Avery, how the brewery came to be, what saved it when it almost went under and a story about a chocolate lab. AGer the tour, you can hang out in the taproom or on the outdoor patio for more beer. Or you can enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant. Some popular Avery beers include White Rascal and Avery IPA. (One of our favorites – They have incredible food too!!)
Boulder Beer Company
1. Boulder Beer is one of the best brew tour you can take in Boulder. The brewery is proud to say it is Colorado’s first craG brewery, opening in 1979. The facility has an old-timey, English pub feel. Boulder Beer offers free tours Monday-Sunday at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m. The tour takes about 45 minutes to an hour and focuses mainly on the production of the beer. The last leg of the tour is for tasting, and you get a free sample tray with pitchers of the different beers. AGer your tour, you can dine in the pub, grab a beer at the bar or play yard games out on the patio. The most popular beers here include Hazed & Infused, Mojo IPA and Shake Chocolate Porter.