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Located at 2880 Wilderness Place, Boulder Beer Company - Brewery and Pub is great place to stop while in Boulder. The Brewery started in 1979 when Colorado University Professors applied for and received the 43rd issued brewery licensed in the United States. The Boulder Beer Company became Colorado's first and now famous microbrewery. When I visited Boulder numerous people recommended that I visit the brewery and when I went I was not disappointed. The atmosphere is great and there are well over 10 brews to choose from. If you are ever in the Boulder are I would recommend stopping by.

Located off of Grand Avenue and Marine Street, Andrews Arboretum is a magnificently beautiful collection of trees and plants. Named after Darwin Andrews (well known horticulturalist of Boulder) the arboretum was established in 1948 and is now part of the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department. Located just minutes from the University of Colorado campus, this tranquil site is must see for everyone!

A large section of 13th Street runs through the heart of the downtown Boulder area hitting Pearl Street, Spruce Street, and Canyon Boulevard. This street is filled lots of fun places to shop and eat. One the neatest places I went was Johnny's Cigar Bar at 1801 13th Street. This is a fun place to go for drinks and has an amazing selection of fine cigars (for any cigar aficionados out there). There is a separate non-smoking and smoking room (with fresh ventilation) for anyone who does not like to be around smoke. Additionally, there a variety of small dishes and live blues/jazz music on the weekends. I would highly recommend a visit here for couples and people in their mid twenties and up.

Pine Street was one of the more beautiful suburban/city home sectors in the downtown area. A large part of Pine Street is located on the northern strip of the heart of the downtown Boulder area. When I visited Boulder and drove by Pine Street I noticed that all of the houses were both gorgeous and also located in a prime Boulder area. If you are looking for a great living location in the greater Boulder area, I would highly recommend looking up and down Pine Street. You are within walking distance of great variety of shops and dinning spots. The atmosphere is great and the houses may be a little expensive, but you can certainly find something that fits your budget.

Running Parallel to the Pearl Street, Spruce Street is street that has a lot of great shops and dinning spots in the downtown Boulder Area. My favorite part of Spruce Street was the section located in the Downtown area. One of the cooler buildings I saw on Spruce Street was the Spruce Street Mansion. Located at 1123 Spruce Street on the outskirts of the downtown area, this mansion is believed to be the oldest brick building in Boulder, Colorado (built in 1875). This gorgeous building is definitely a neat place to check out. In the heart of the downtown area, Spruce Street has an array of shops and dinning area that makes this street a must visit for anyone.

When I was in Boulder, Colorado one of the best places I ate was on Canyon Boulevard. The place was called Alba Restaurant & Wine Bar. The people who recommended the place to me told me that it was the best Italian dinning that Boulder has to offer. My experience there has made me agree with that statement. This restaurant is quite elegant and makes a great destination for a romantic/casual dinner or a special event. The menu is a little more expensive than your typical dinner but certainly won't break your bank. The food is delicious and the Italian wines are amazing. I would definitely recommend stopping by this Canyon Boulevard highlight.

14th Street is one of the great cross streets that intersects the Pearl Street outdoor mall. It has a great variety of dinning areas for anyone who is looks from a fun atmosphere and some good food. One of my favorite places that I ate was the 14th Street Bar and Grill. This institution has been feeding the Boulder area for over 20 years! With delicious food, a good bar, and a menu that won't break your wallet, I would definitely recommend making a stop there. Additionally there were two great dessert stores on 14th Street that caught my attention. The first was Tee and Cakes which is a local Boulder pastry place that makes cakes, cupcakes, and other pastries. The second was the Belvedere Belgian-Chocolate Shop. I didn't go into either but from what I saw through the window both had some really interesting and delicious looking stuff. Definitely a street to check out when in the Boulder area.

Walnut street runs through a beautiful part of the Pearl Street Mall. It spans about ten blocks within the mall (9th through 18th street) and has great variety of shops and dinning spots, as well as a Ritz (if you are looking for a place to stay). My two favorite places to eat (over the course of the week I was there) on Walnut street were the Walnut Cafe and the Boulder Chophouse and Tavern. Both of these places had delicious food and relatively inexpensive prices. This a great part of the Pearl Street Mall that I recommend visiting if you are ever in Boulder.

Boulder is a lovely city, located only 30 miles Northwest of Denver and an hour away from the Denver International Airport. When I visited one of my favorite streets in the downtown area was Pearl Street. The beautiful downtown gave me a warm feeling for such a cold area. The highlight of Peal Street was the Pearl Street mall. The mall is an outdoor four block maill that is open to all pedestrians to explore. When I was there I found a beautiful array of flowers and trees. There were an amazing collection of shops for anyone looking to get souvenirs or just do some regular shopping. If you are ever in the area I would certainly recommend stopping here.