Things to do in Boulder, CO

Aug 20, 2015

Mercedes-Benz and our Boulder, CO customers

When it comes to the sheer variety of things to do, few places in the country can compare to Boulder, Colorado. And for quality of life, Boulder continues to garner accolades and recognition as one of the best places to live in the entire US. Some of the recent rankings for the city of Boulder include “The #1 Happiest City¹,” “The #1 Healthiest City²,” “America’s Foodiest Town³,” and “#1 in America’s Top Towns to Live Well⁴,” among many others.

We here at Mercedes-Benz of Westminster are proud to serve the Boulder area and to meet the needs of luxury car buyers from this truly amazing part of our state. For people who may not be familiar with all of the diverse attractions that Boulder has to offer, we thought we’d put together this short list of things to do.

Outdoor Activities

If outdoor activities are what you enjoy, Boulder has more than its share for you. Here are just a few of the incredible outdoor adventures you can participate in:

Hike the Red Rocks trail at Settler’s Park

Bike down Boulder Creek path, or float down the creek in a tube

Bird watching in the White Rocks Nature Preserve

Fishing for trout, bluegill and largemouth bass in many rivers and ponds

Some of the best rock climbing can be found in the Eldorado Canyon State Park

Dining

As America’s Foodiest Town, Boulder has some spectacular restaurants and world-class chefs. Here are some of the amazing eateries you should consider:

The West End Tavern on Pearl Street for Cajun fusion cuisine

Boulder native Matthew Jansen’s Radda for locally sourced and organic specialties

The Flagstaff House Restaurant is an institution in Boulder, and is a consistent award-winner

Black Cat Farm Table Bistro for locally-grown produce and delicacies

Shopping

Folks in Boulder really value the locally owned and operated businesses in town, and tend to frequent them regularly. Here are some of the ways you can support local shops:

Stroll the Pearl Street Mall and visit the many independent businesses run by Boulder shop owners

Visit the Boulder Farmer’s Market, the largest grower-only market in Colorado. Also, be sure to check out the artists and artisans in Central Park next to the market

The Hill District near the University of Colorado campus has many eclectic shops, thrift stores, used book shops, and even street vendors

We hope you enjoy spending time in Boulder and take advantage of all the great city has to offer. And when you’re through, stop by and pay us a visit here at our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Westminster. We’re just a short drive away and we’re also worth a visit. We hope to see you soon.

^{1 Moneywatch.com,}^{2 Gallup-Healthway Well-being Index,}^{3 Bon Apetit Magazine,}^{4 Forbes Magazine}