SOME AMAZING THINGS TO SEE & DO AROUND BOULDER Many know Boulder as a college town at the base of the Rocky Mountains, tailored to suit outdoorsmen and students. In reality, there is something for everyone here from hiking dazzling trails to taking in an open-air music festival. Shopping streets, art museums, and many more unique activities abound, so read on to find out the best things to see and do in Boulder. Pearl Street Mall Pearl Street is the beating heart of Boulder, alive with music, street performers, eateries, shops, and more. The open-air mall ambles through Downtown, in front of the majestic mountain line on the horizon. The mall offers boutique shops, galleries, and bookstores with distinct local flare, such as the Boulder Bookstore, independently owned since 1973, or Into the Wind, which is dedicated to the sale of artisanal kites. Foodies and bar-goers are spoiled for choice among Pearl Street’s bars and restaurants, and art lovers can tour galleries or take a trip to Color Me Mine, a paint-it-yourself ceramic shop. Mt. Sanitas For some of the best views of Boulder Valley, take a hike up one of the many trails to the peak of Mt. Sanitas. This is an ideal day hike, as any one of the trails is only about three miles long and of varying difficulty. Advanced hikers should take the East Ridge Trail that is more rugged and steep which converges with the main trail at the northern end of the mountain. Novices or those looking for a leisurely trek should try the central Mount Sanitas Trail, which meanders gently around the mountain. Be sure to pack water and snacks as this is not an easy hike, but the views are worth the aching muscles.
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