Boulder Vacation Rentals

Dine under Colorado’s sky or eat your way down Pearl Street, named by Food and Wine as Top 10 Street for Foodies. Boulder brims with more than 20 breweries as well as wineries and distilleries to cap off your night. For a truly Boulder-only experience, grab a meal at Chautauqua Dining Hall, an institution since 1898. The Rockies keep their watchful eyes on this Boulder hub where you can savor farm-to-table menus and choose the perfect wine pairings for your meal.

Pearl Street Mall with its more than 150 boutiques, galleries, and stellar people watching, is a Boulder must. Find the perfect Colorado gem at this vibrant marketplace. Beyond Pearl Street, the Boulder Farmers Market where all vendors are Colorado denizens and the market is committed to zero waste. Feel good about supporting local farmers and artisans while sourcing quality food and hand-crafted goods. More outdoor retail adventures await at Twenty Ninth Street. Look out at the Flatirons as you  score finds from your favorite national retailers.

Locals refer to Eldora Mountain as a “hidden gem.” It offers a wide variety of trails for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers and boarders. While you’re there, keep an eye out for future superstars– Eldora’s Jr. Race Program has been known to churn out more than a few champions. Eldora also offers a host of other activities, such as alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding trails, snowshoeing, and tubing.

This is Colorado, after all, where winter comes alive. Boulder might not see the snowfall of other mountain towns, but that doesn’t pack fun away for the season. Lace up the boots for one of Boulder’s winter hikes–Canyon Loop and Red Rock Tail are two favorites. Drive about 30 minutes and fly down Eldora Mountain’s slopes or explore the area on two wheels. Cozy up in a brewery to thaw after your outdoor escapades.

Colorado’s designation as one of the healthiest states in the country doesn’t just extend to working out. Boulder’s spas and wellness community massages your way to total relaxation. Mani-pedis have you looking your best and an assortment of body treatments works out those kinks. Choose the vibe you want for your pampering–in Boulder, you can tailor your bliss. 

Easy hikes, winter hikes, heart-pumping hikes, accessible hikes–take your pick as you set off in Boulder and the foothills. Boulder itself has 155 miles of trails and many more line the surrounding area. Chautauqua Hiking Trails rim the Flatirons and inject a sense of awe in the shadow of these monoliths. 

Wood Quarry Trail winds you though an old quarry–a few enterprising individuals have even turned the stones into a sort of outdoor living room! First and Second Flatiron Trail gets up to the Flatirons–a must. Easy to a total outdoor workout for body and soul, pick the right Boulder hike for your mood.

Don’t let the climbers and hikers have all the fun. Boulder’s waters house trout, crappie, catfish, and more for anglers to catch. Boulder Canyon’s rainbow and brown trout bite and if you’re willing to hike a bit, avoid the crowds at South Boulder Creek at Walker Ranch. Ponds surrounding Boulder are perfect spots to fish for largemouth bass and carp. The town’s multiple reservoirs also invite all anglers to see if the fish are biting. 

In 1906, an intrepid soul looked up and thought, “I can climb that”. We may never know if that’s what the first recorded rock climber actually thought, but we do know that he chose to scale up the face in Boulder. More than a century later, you can traverse Boulder’s vertical spaces in a town that takes climbing seriously. Clearly The Flatirons appeal to climbers with their sandstone challenge but other popular climbs include Eldorado Canyon, Flagstaff Mountain, and Boulder Canyon. Area outfitters have all the gear you need and climbing guides offer support for your climbing challenges. 

Mountain, gravel, fat, or electric–you can take your pick in this biking haven. Gear up and explore the more than 300 miles of bike paths and lanes. Gravel paths offer the chance to see flora and fauna thrive in the foothill paradise. When the show falls, fat biking is a gateway to Boulder’s snowscape. Even tour the town when you book a bike tour. Once you bike Boulder, you’ll see why the Travel Channel named the town one of the Top 13 Cycling Cities in the US. 

Boulder’s call to outdoor fans rings loudly, but just as robust is the town’s cultural siren song. Walk throughout town and marvel at the artistry on display at the mah murals. The Museum of Boulder illuminates the area’s past and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art takes you to the artistic present. Catch a show at the 

Boulder Theater then head to North Boulder (NoBo) and gallery hop your way in this vibrant arts district. From the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Orchestra, to Boulders artists lining gallery walls, the arts scene thrives in this creative town.

Take your pick about how you explore Boulder’s sites and highlights: by bike, by foot,or by car. Then pick your focus. Uncover Boulder’s hidden past along the history tour. And since this is Boulder, plenty of bike and e-bike tours bring you closer to the town’s best on two wheels. Make a game of it with the scavenger hunt tour or bring it down a notch with a different kind of afternoon tea at the Celestial Seasonings factory to see the evolution of Earl Grey, chamomile, and chai from leaf to cup–end the tour with tea tastings then take home your favorite. With each sip, a little piece of your Boulder visit stays with you.