Boulder Family Fun
Breakfast: Start your morning at a local favorite family spot, Turley’s Restaurant. 2805 Pearl Street, 303.442.2800.
Mid-Morning: Spend the morning exploring:
- Boulder’s wildlife on a nature hike with Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Talks & Walks, 303.441.3440.
- Climbing rocks and animal statues on the Pearl Street Mall, 303.449.3774.
- Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour, 4600 Sleepytime Drive, 303.581.1202.
- Boulder Fish Observatory, located behind the Millennium Harvest House.
- Boulder Creek Path, which spans 5.5 miles through the center of town.
- Kids’ Fishing Ponds, East of 6th St. on northside of Boulder Creek.
Lunch: Stop along the Pearl Street Mall at one of the many family friendly cafés and eateries:
- Old Chicago’s – 1102 Pearl Street – 303.443.5031
- BJ’s Pizza Grill – 1125 Pearl Street – 303.402.9294
- Pasta Jay’s – 1001 Pearl Street – 303.444.5800
- Walnut Brewery – 1123 Walnut Street – 303.447.1345
- Rio Grande Mexican – 1101 Walnut Street – 303.444.3690
- Ben & Jerry’s – 1203 Pearl Street – 303.444.5725
Afternoon: Visit one of Boulder’s local attractions:
- Gateway Park Fun Center for go-carts, mini-golf, batting cages, videogames and more! 4800 28th Street, 303.442.4386.
- Cool off in the Pop Jet Fountains on Pearl Street Mall, 303.447.3774.
- Rent Bikes or Rollerblades to cruise on the Boulder Creek Path.
- Visit Boulder Skate Park, 30th Street & Arapahoe. 303.443.4474 Ext. 216.
- Take a plunge in Boulder Reservoir, 51st Street. 303.441.3461.
- Have fun at the outdoor ice skating rink at One Boulder Plaza (Nov-Feb), 13th Street & Canyon Boulevard, 303.209.3722.
Evening: Dine at one of Boulder’s family establishments:
- Dark Horse – 2922 Baseline Road – 303.442.8162
- Red Robin – 2580 Arapahoe – 303.442.0320
- Lazy Dog Sports Grill – 1346 Pearl Street – 303.440.3355
- Backcounty Pizza – 2319 Arapahoe – 303.449.4285
After Dinner:
- Watch street performers on the Pearl Street Mall; entertainment for the entire family, 303.449.3774.
- Enjoy a star or laser show at Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303.492.5002.
- Watch your favorite movies at the Boulder Outdoor Cinema, 1750 13th Street, 888.881.FILM.
- Dance to live music with Bands on the Bricks on the Pearl Street Mall, Wednesday evenings during the summer months, 303.449.3774.
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