Monday, August 31, 2026

The Top 17 Things to Do in Boulder

17 places in the record

The best things to do in Boulder, by the professional record: Westword has weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Dairy Arts Center comes out on top.

Boulder Bookstore and Carousel of Happiness hold the next two places.

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  1. Rank 1. Dairy Arts Center

    Awards
    Address
    2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  2. Rank 2. Boulder Bookstore

    Awards
    Address
    1107 Pearl St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
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  3. Rank 2. Carousel of Happiness

    Awards
    Address
    20 Lakeview Dr, Nederland, CO · Nederland
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  4. Rank 2. Fantasy Orchids

    Awards
    Address
    830 W Cherry St, Louisville, CO · Louisville
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
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  5. Rank 2. Heady Bauer

    Awards
    Address
    2009 13th St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  6. Rank 6. 3rd Shot Pickleball

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    Address
    20 S Bowen St, Longmont, CO · Longmont
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  7. Rank 6. Capella Ranch

    Awards
    Address
    9774 Phillips Rd, Lafayette, CO · Lafayette
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  8. Rank 6. Liberty Puzzles

    Awards
    Address
    1468 Pearl St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  9. Rank 6. Paradise Found Records & Music

    Awards
    Address
    1646 Pearl St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  10. Rank 6. Peppercorn

    Awards
    Address
    1235 Pearl St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  11. Rank 6. PORTAL° Thermaculture

    Awards
    Address
    4949 Broadway #113, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  12. Rank 6. PosterScene

    Awards
    Address
    1505 Pearl St UNIT 101, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  13. Rank 13. Nissi's

    Awards
    Address
    1455 Coal Creek Dr Unit T, Lafayette, CO · Lafayette
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
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  14. Rank 13. The Natural Funeral

    Awards
    Address
    102 W Chester St, Lafayette, CO · Lafayette
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  15. Rank 13. Trident Booksellers and Cafe

    Awards
    Address
    940 Pearl St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
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  16. Rank 13. Way of the Crane Martial Arts and Streetwize Self Defense

    Awards
    Address
    1925 55th St, Boulder, CO · Boulder
    On the Way What's Around

  17. Rank 13. Wondervu Disc Golf Course

    Awards
    Address
    136 Camp Eden Rd, Golden, CO · Golden
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