Pearl Street is not only a popular place for tourists while visiting Boulder but it is also one of the most popular destinations for locals as well. Whether you are looking for good food, funky shopping, live entertainment, night life, or a fun family day, Peal Street in Boulder has something for everyone. What was once the main hub for commerce and mining supplies for surrounding areas Boulder’s Pearl Street is now a posh artistic collection of local retailers and merchants. With that being said it is still a major economic contributor and source of pride for residents.
The four block stretch of Pearl Street is surrounded by some of the oldest homes and buildings in Boulder. Popular surrounding neighborhoods include the historic Mapleton Hill Neighborhood, The Whittier Neighborhood, and the Flatirons. Homes in these neighborhoods are fairly expensive but all have increased land values with many also have an historic value as well. Real estate prices vary because of this just as widely as styles of homes do in these areas which results in an abundance of home buying options.
The University of Colorado Boulder is located just a few blocks from Pearl Street which helps to keep a constant flow of customers and tourists coming. For this reason most businesses and industries in this area are extremely successful. The local booming economy is one of the main reasons why people relocate to Boulder and Pearl is a perfect example of Boulder’s self propelling economic market.