What should I do in boulder?

rooftop59
rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
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I'll be in north boulder for five days next week for a conference. Taking the wife, making a vacation out of it. Been super busy, haven't done much research on the city. I'll have a couple days to spend with her, and she'll have a couple days on her own.

So, any restaurants, shops, outdoor recreation that we must experience? Really looking forward to some really nice meals and wine without the kids!
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,023
    Boulder Theater if you're into live music, Red Rocks close also; there's a couple really good microbreweries. Mountain climbing. Record stores.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Probably no audio on this trip, wifey no likey.

    I looked into red rocks. Nothing up my alley, but great of suggestion.

    I'll check out boulder theater, thx!

    Any particular breweries you'd recommend?
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    West End Tavern is one of my "must visits" every time I am in Boulder.
    http://www.thewestendtavern.com/

    even if you aren't into motorcycles, Boulder Motorsports is a fantastic place to stop and have an espresso. Brian (owner) and Joel (chief mechanic) are great guys and Joel is also a big blues guy. Known em both for over a decade.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Definitely check out that brewery. Thx!
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  • daddyjt
    daddyjt Posts: 2,584
    Take the drive to Denver, and have dinner at Grimaldi's Pizza. The absolute best pizza on the planet (IMHO)... My job takes me within 2 hours of one of their locations (Boise, ID), and I make the 4hr round trip drive without a moments hesitation. FWIW, it's the only pizza Frank Sinatra would order :smile:
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,597
    Hike up St. Mary's glacier. Go whitewater rafting. Water will be easy on you this time of year. Peace. D
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,661
    well there's always the green shop's. get your smells on o:)
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,023
    Oh yeah, forgot about the green shops. Lol.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2017
    Isn't that where Mary Samsonite lives?....ah, nevermind, that's Aspen.
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  • stevep
    stevep Posts: 337
    Walk Pearl St. Mall for some local color
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    so, so close...

    https://youtu.be/vfSQOgu0ZJg

    ;)
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Dabutcher wrote: »
    Hike up St. Mary's glacier. Go whitewater rafting. Water will be easy on you this time of year. Peace. D

    Man if we were there just a day or two longer (kinda wish I would've extended it more but its too late now) I would love to go whitewater rafting, but probably won't happen this year. This conference happens every year, so I am kinda hoping this can be an annual thing.

    St. Mary's glacier looks very cool, that might be more our lane this year!
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    dromunds wrote: »
    Oh yeah, forgot about the green shops. Lol.

    yeah that's tempting, but expensive. I'll probably stick to wine and brews lol...
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Tour the Coors Brewery and have a couple of fresh brews on them.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    http://imimotorsports.com/

    Serious go kart rentals..you won't be disappointed.
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    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    I second the visit to PS Audio for a chance to hear their Infinity IRS V.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Isn't that where Mary Samsonite lives?....ah, nevermind, that's Aspen.

    'Assssssspen... Mmmmm, California!' - Lloyd Christmas

    Paul - go pannin' for gold on the Golden River!

    I agree with Jeremy M - tour the Coors brewery - it is said that coors light flows from their water fountains - or maybe it just tastes like water... still a very cool tour!

    Boulder was one of my favorite towns I'd been to in the States. (Another favorite is Moab, UT.)
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    scubalab wrote: »
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Isn't that where Mary Samsonite lives?....ah, nevermind, that's Aspen.

    'Assssssspen... Mmmmm, California!' - Lloyd Christmas

    Paul - go pannin' for gold on the Golden River!

    I agree with Jeremy M - tour the Coors brewery - it is said that coors light flows from their water fountains - or maybe it just tastes like water... still a very cool tour!

    Boulder was one of my favorite towns I'd been to in the States. (Another favorite is Moab, UT.)

    hmm...the Coors brewery is really worth it? Not a big fan of the beer, seems like smaller breweries would be more appealing to the taste buds...

    Any cider breweries? The wife definitely won't care for coors, and she really isn't a big beer drinker (she's a wino lol) but she really likes a good cider, whether it be sweet or dry.
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    Agree Paul - I'm not a huge fan of Coors beer, but it is pretty cool to see such a large scale operation. When I drove cross country with an old college roommate, we hit both the Coors Brewery and the Anhieser-Busch brewery along the route. Both were pretty cool.

    Now, my all time FAVORITE brewery tour is the Sands Brewery on Grand Bahama Island. The tour lasts about 30-45 minutes, and the tasting in their 'bar' at the end lasts as long as you want. You definitely need a driver to get you 'home' after that tour!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    Coors -- like Watney's Red Barrel Ale.

    Both are like making love in a rowboat -- and, for a family friendly forum, I'll leave it at that ;)
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited August 2017
    Take a hike up Longs Peak and see the Diamond - I climbed the north face route just above it to the top and traversed down the Keyhole many moons ago - the hike to the Diamond isn't that bad, and it's the CO version of Half Dome in Yosemite, pretty impressive granite face. We essentially went up the descent route and down the Keyhole in pic 2.

    If you're feeling really skippy - (and have some equipment and experience) climb the keyhole to the top, its long but the views are amazing!


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  • voltz
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    When in Boulder does as a boulder does!
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,103
    voltz wrote: »
    When in Boulder does as a boulder does!

    Rock and Roll?!?

    Oh, I couldn't resist!
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Do some sight seeing above Bolder is a town called the Netherlands and ward above that. Gorgeous vista's and great mountain views. Well worth seeing
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    soundfreak1 wrote: »
    Do some sight seeing above Bolder is a town called the Netherlands and ward above that. Gorgeous vista's and great mountain views. Well worth seeing

    Thanks dude I'll check it out!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Dude, I think they have a Steak 'n Shake there!!! Oh yeah.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Rock out with your rooster out.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    afterburnt wrote: »
    Rock out with your rooster out.

    That just sounds wrong on so many levels!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,319
    soundfreak1 wrote: »
    afterburnt wrote: »
    Rock out with your rooster out.

    That just sounds wrong on so many levels!

    That's the censored world we live in :)
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