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Eldorado Canyon State Park
State park
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
4.80 (3.7K reviews)
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Eldora Mountain
Ski resort
Full-service ski facility with lessons, rentals, restaurants & cross-country trails.
4.30 (1.8K reviews)
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Boulder Falls
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Parking is limited and by the canyon road but we had no problem getting a parking on a sunny weekend morning. The hike to the falls is short and mostly stairways- a few downwards and then mostly uphill but is is really short, about few minutes. The falls is really beautiful and definitely worth spen...
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Lost Gulch Overlook
Scenic spot
All-level trail up to a lookout point with views of the mountains, popular at sunrise & sunset.
4.90 (1.3K reviews)
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Flagstaff House
American restaurant
Refined American dining at a window-encased destination for views from atop Flagstaff Mountain.
$$$$
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Panorama Point
Hiking area
👍👍 If you are into hiking, start off at the bottom of viewpoint trail (you don’t have to pay for parking!) and hike up to Panorama Point. It’s a steep and steady incline but if you hike at a moderate pace it will take you about 30 minutes and there are beautiful views at the top. Once at Panorama Point...
4.80 (811 reviews)
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Royal Arch
Hiking area
👍👍 WE SWEAT ON THIS ONE. Shoooooweeee. Beautiful views from the top and pet friendly but i would say leave your small less athletic pups at home. This is a toughie. I would say this hike is moderate for the most part, some of the rockier parts are more strenuous. About 7000 ft elevation.
4.90 (791 reviews)
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First Flatiron
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful hike and it do get steep at some points!
You will have to climb a small rock face if you want to get to the view here at the First Flatiron. My dog had no problem going up, but she's athletic so just be aware. Make sure to take a picture of the map so you don't get lost (you should still...
4.90 (751 reviews)
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The Greenbriar Inn
Fine dining restaurant
Refined, white-tablecloth eatery in a garden setting serving inventive American-European dishes.
$$$ $
4.60 (739 reviews)
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Gateway Park Fun Center
Amusement center
Amusement park with indoor & outdoor attractions including mini-golf, go-karts & arcade games.
4.40 (688 reviews)
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Flatirons Vista
Hiking area
Flat, 3.3.-mile loop trail for hikers, bikers & wheelchairs with mountain vistas & facilities.
4.60 (631 reviews)
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Betasso Preserve Trailhead
Hiking area
Spacious park offering a wide range of hiking, biking & horseback riding trails in rugged foothills.
4.80 (630 reviews)
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Boulder Canyon Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Husband, doggo and I enjoyed our walk along this trail this morning. The first parking lot (on either side of the road) was packed, but we were lucky enough to snag the last spot. The trail seems to be rather lengthy, we walked ~2 miles North--the trail was largely flat gravel, sometimes paved. Very...
4.70 (625 reviews)
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Wondervu Cafe
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 We were a party on 15 out on the far end of a very comfortable deck. Our server Brie never missed a beat. She was very pleasant, patient and professional. We had a great experience and WILL be back!
$$ $$
4.20 (621 reviews)
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Gregory Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Even our dad's in their 60s could do this hike to North Cheyenne Canyon. Beautiful drive there! Bring water for the hike. Bathrooms before you start and camping areas. Free parking. Awesome views at top of Lizard rock!
4.70 (516 reviews)
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Sunrise Amphitheater
Amphitheater
👍👍 I've photographed about a dozen weddings and elopements at Sunrise Amphitheater, and it remains one of my favorite wedding venues in the Boulder area. A couple of pro tips for anyone interested in booking it:
1) Spend the $100-400 extra on reserving two back-to-back time slots, so you don't have to...
4.80 (493 reviews)
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The Great Bark Dog Park
Dog park
👍 Dog parks like this are why I gave the last Park 2 Stars, because it's less than 10 miles from this place, and how bad would you have to dislike your dog not to be willing to drive a few miles to let them run on grass instead of gravel? This park has a very nice path that goes all the way around the...
4.60 (482 reviews)
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South Mesa Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Easy access to several trails great for hiking and running! Difficulty ranges from easy to challenging. Parking can be gard to find on weekends, and is not free. Dogs are welcome on leash in the area.
4.80 (458 reviews)
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The Peoples’ Crossing
Park
Small, low-key city park serving as a base for a network of scenic trails & rock formations.
4.80 (448 reviews)