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Find the Best Things to Do in Downtown

By Hope Gately
Boulder Local Expert

About Downtown

Downtown Photo courtesy of NNECAPA Photo Library

The heart of Boulder pulsates with live bands, street performers, shopping, beer, and much more. Everywhere you turn, there's a local micro-brew to be sampled, a festival to be attended, or a restaurant to frequent. Luckily, we've weeded out the mediocre and bring you the best of the best when it comes to where to go, what to do and see, where to shop, and where to satisfy your hunger.

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Eat

If you're in the mood for variety, this locally owned gem is the place for you. Not only does The Med serve up a taste of Italy, but you can also take a tour of Spanish, French, and Greek cuisine having never left Boulder. Known for, but not limited to, its fresh, wood oven pizzas and hot-out-of-the bakery bread which is made fresh daily, this eclectic restaurant offers more than just carbs. Be sure to try their Kabob made with your choice of lamb, chicken, or shrimp and flavored to perfection with garlic hummus, tabouleh, basmati rice, seared greens, grilled flat bread & tzatziki.

Downtown Boulder's Best Restaurants

Jax Fish House

Jax Fish House

Japango

Japango

The Mediterranean Restaurant

The Mediterranean Restaurant

Backcountry Pizza & Tap House

Backcountry Pizza & Tap House

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The Grateful Dead are alive and well, at least as a decorative motif, at this tie-dye styled brewpub that features some of the best beer in the region. For a kick, try the coffee-inspired Java Porter. Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will appreciate the well rounded menu, affordable, food featuring high-quality pub fare. So, wanna know more about the beer? Mountain Suns beers have won 6 Gold Medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver and is consistently ranked among the best brewpubs by Boulder locals. For a blast of hops, just ask for "the dank", also known as Mountain Sun's Colorado Kind Ale.

Downtown Boulder's Best Bars

The Attic

The Attic

The Walnut Brewery

The Walnut Brewery

West Flanders Brewery

West Flanders Brewery

Bohemian Biergarten

Bohemian Biergarten

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Shop

Common Thread is, hands down, one of the best consignment shops you will ever have the pleasure of visiting. The selection is top-notch, always in fashion, and the store lay-out is perfectly organized to help you find exactly what you're looking for, whether is be a new handbag, workout clothing, a cute top, or sophisticated dress.

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