Is beautiful, majestic Boulder, Colo. on your list of must-visit places, too? Well, you're in luck! Lawn Party blogger Julie Fuller is here today to share some of her go-to spots, shops and cafés, all of which we think should be immediately added to your travel to-do list.
Living in Boulder means you can escape to the mountains for a short hike or a quick drive and be back in town by 9:00 a.m. Sometimes you end up in places you realize you really should visit more often. Other times, that happens just walking or riding a bike through town. I feel really fortunate to live here while raising a child with my husband, and to have had the chance to watch the town evolve. Boulder feels like home, and these are some of my favorite places.
Alpine Modern Café:
This café, which is tucked away in a college neighborhood on the west side of town, is a great example of the new wave of local businesses that are thriving here. In the past two years, Alpine Modern has grown from a small home and accessories store to a café and publisher of a national quarterly publication, also called Alpine Modern. A beautiful space in a historic cabin, coffee from Denver-based Middle State and Huckleberry coffee roasters, and a delightful food menu have made this one of my new favorite places to meet a friend or to work from while my son is at school in the afternoons.
Cedar & Hyde:
You’ve arrived home as soon as you walk through the door of Cedar & Hyde. Owners (and also sisters) Christie and Poss have an amazing eye for clothing and home products. A thoughtful selection fills the small space effortlessly; everything is just where it belongs. Being able to shop well-known brands like Rachel Comey and No.6 next to the up-and-coming designers they carry—like Ropemaker and Wwake—is what really makes this store special. Oh, and the sisters are pretty great, too.
Wonder:
Three girlfriends from Boulder recently opened this cold-pressed juice spot right around the corner from Cedar & Hyde on West Pearl Street. The organic juices, which are made from local produce, are amazing, but the homemade nut milks are my current favorite. Wonder has brought a sparse, sunny space to life with simple touches.
Favorite dish:
The Bibimb’fast Bowl with a frozen almond milk mocha latte from Zeal.
Favorite drink:
The house margarita at the The Kitchen Next Door.
Favorite way to spend a free Saturday afternoon:
Hiking, hanging out with my boys and an early dinner at Under the Sun.
Best brunch spots:
1. Centro for its burnt grapefruit, huevos rancheros and mimosas.
2. Chautauqua Dining Hall for its tofu scramble, coffee and the epic views.
Must-visit boutiques:
1. Cedar & Hyde: An all-around great place to shop.
2. Nod & Rose: Unique men’s and women’s brands and accessories.
3. Alpine Modern: For the home.
4. Topo Designs: For the men in your life and stylish camping accessories.
Why do you love to call Boulder home?
Boulder offers an amazing quality of life, and I love that the mountains are our backyard as well as our playground.
We have 24 hours in Boulder—what should we do?
Coffee at Alpine Modern Cafe, a hike in Chautauqua followed by brunch at the Chautauqua Dining Hall, shopping and people watching on Pearl Street, happy hour at The Kitchen Upstairs and dinner at Pizzeria Locale.
Outfit details:
Hackwith Design House Andie Overalls
Urban Outfitters Scoop Neck Tee
Bare Hide Clutch
Ropemaker Sunset Necklace
Young Frankk X Cuff
Madewell Lydia Flats
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