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Guide to Boulder's Best spots
City of Boulder is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

1. City of Boulder

Colorado
City · 36 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: With over 100 videos about Boulder, search "The Adventurous 500" on YouTube to find out what there is do in America's happiest, smartest and healthiest town!

The Sink is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

2. The Sink

8.4
1165 13th St (Pennsylvania Ave.), Boulder, CO
Pub · University Hill · 96 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: YouTube Search for The Sink in Boulder and You'll find quite a few Adventurous 500 videos about this incredible place!

Baker St. Pub & Grill is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

3. Baker St. Pub & Grill

1729 28th St (btwn Canyon & Walnut), Boulder, CO
Pub · Central Boulder · 31 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Try a new beer if you're feeling Adventurous!

4. The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games

6.9
1669 Euclid (Broadway), Boulder, CO
Bowling Alley · 6 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: This is the only bowling alley anywhere near CU's main campus and they have beer too! Go enjoy a brew and knock down some pins with a date...old-fashioned? Maybe. Awesome? Yes.

Buchanan's Coffee Pub is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

5. Buchanan's Coffee Pub

1301 Pennsylvania Ave (Broadway @ 13th), Boulder, CO
Coffee Shop · 19 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: this is 1 of the best places in the all of boulder to go people watching.

The Walrus Saloon is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

6. The Walrus Saloon

1173 Walnut St. (at 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Dive Bar · Downtown Boulder · 22 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: This place is a college hub and if you're feeling adventurous, YouTube search "The Walrus Boulder" to watch a video that'll explain it all!

Rueben's Burger Bistro is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

7. Rueben's Burger Bistro

1800 Broadway (at Walnut St.), Boulder, CO
Burger Joint · Downtown Boulder · 51 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Try the 5lb burger. It's not on the menu, but if you mention "The Adventurous 500 video" they should whip something up for you!

Boulder Cafe is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

8. Boulder Cafe

1247 Pearl St (at 13th St.), Boulder, CO
American Restaurant · Downtown Boulder · 42 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: A tasty treat right on Pearl. Feeling Adventurous, stop by Outdoor Divas a few doors down for some awesome gear for women :)

9. The Goose

1301 Broadway (13th), Boulder, CO
Bar · University Hill · 19 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Steezers with bright neon clothes and hot chick who follow them everywhere. This college bar should never be off limits, but make sure you're caught up on the latest ski and electro news.

Attic Bar & Bistro is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

10. Attic Bar & Bistro

6.4
949 Walnut St (btw 9th & 11th), Boulder, CO
Bar · Downtown Boulder · 32 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Try the Fat Albert but be careful, it hits you faster than you'll expect.

Sundown Saloon is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

11. Sundown Saloon

6.5
1136 Pearl St (btwn 11th & Broadway), Boulder, CO
Dive Bar · Downtown Boulder · 41 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Colt 45 and Two Zig Zags...baby, that's basically this place.

Absinthe House is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

12. Absinthe House

1109 Walnut St (at 11th St.), Boulder, CO
Night Club · Downtown Boulder · 33 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: YouTube search "Absinthe House Boulder" for a slew of videos from The Adventurous 500 about how crazy this place can get! Boulder's craziest dance parties often occur here.

Shooters Bar and Grill is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

13. Shooters Bar and Grill

1250 Walnut St (Btw broadway and 13th), Boulder, CO
Bar · Downtown Boulder · 11 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Strap up and get silly, this place knows how to party and you better too! Search for "Shooters Bar and Grill Boulder" on YouTube for more info!

14. West End Tavern

8.0
926 Pearl St (btwn 9th & 10th St.), Boulder, CO
Bar · Downtown Boulder · 119 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Go enjoy a short glass of whiskey on the roof dude!

Half Fast Subs is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

15. Half Fast Subs

8.8
1215 13th St (btw Pennsylvania and Pleasant), Boulder, CO
Sandwich Spot · University Hill · 55 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: A Boulder classic. Also try our friends at Crepe To Go, just a block up the hill!

World Famous Dark Horse Bar & Grill is one of Guide to Boulder's Best spots.

16. World Famous Dark Horse Bar & Grill

8.5
2922 Baseline Rd (at 30th St.), Boulder, CO
Bar · 58 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: Ask about the tricycle races!

17. K's Bar

1325 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Bar · University Hill · 5 tips and reviews

BigRyanParkBigRyanPark: One word = one memory left. VOLCANO!