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Are you looking for a unique and exciting adventure? Look no further than the iconic Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado! Come explore the hidden gems of this vibrant and colorful street, from its delicious restaurants to its exciting events. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, you’re sure to find something to love about this lively and creative destination. Read on to find out more about what makes the Pearl Street Mall so special! Discovering the Unique Boutiques and Eateries of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall Strolling down Pearl Street Mall is like taking a journey through... Read More

Boulder, Colorado is known for its beautiful natural scenery and active outdoor culture, but it’s also home to a bustling downtown area known as Pearl Street Mall. The mall spans four blocks of pedestrian-only walkways and is a hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. One of the most famous and iconic features of the Pearl Street Mall are the boulder formations that adorn the walkways, giving the mall its name. The boulders on Pearl Street Mall aren’t just any ordinary rocks, they are unique and distinctive pieces of Boulder’s geological history. They were brought in from... Read More

“Everybody look at me!” If you have been to Boulder and visited the Pearl Street Mall, I’m sure you have heard this line before. And you have probably heard it coming out of a 20-by-20-glass box. Well, this is the voice of street performer, IBashi-I. IBashi-I has been performing on Pearl Street for almost 25 years. He came to Boulder from the Caribbean. “It’s my second home,” IBashi-I says, “I’ve traveled to a lot of places, but Boulder is more attractive than anywhere I’ve been.  You come once, you come again!” “This place is contagious,” he says. Contagious—just like... Read More

According to the reviews on Trip Advisor, here are the top attractions in Boulder, as voted on by visitors: 1 – Flatirons: The Flatirons are a group of rock formations in the western United States, in Boulder, Colorado, that are made up of flatirons and other irregular shapes. A group of five huge, numbered Flatirons may be found on the east slope of Green Mountain, running north to south from north to south. The phrase “The Flatirons” is sometimes used to refer to just these five Flatirons.   2 – Chautauqua Park Chautauqua Park is a part of a historic Boulder landmark... Read More

If you’re spending Memorial Day weekend in Boulder, Colorado, there are plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy. Here are some suggestions: Explore Chautauqua Park: Chautauqua Park offers stunning hiking trails with picturesque views of the Flatirons. You can choose from easy strolls to more challenging hikes, depending on your preferences and fitness level. Visit Pearl Street Mall: Take a leisurely stroll down Pearl Street Mall, a vibrant pedestrian mall filled with shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. You can also enjoy street performers and live music. Take a scenic drive:... Read More

A Boulder resident in the 1940s remarked that Pearl street is “a good place to buy a pair of socks.” I think this adage holds true today, and that Pearl offers Boulder exponentially more to go along with those socks. Pearl Street is supposedly named for one of the wives of the original 54 founders of Boulder. However, I have also heard whispers that “Pearl” was a madam of a brothel once located near what is now Pearl Street. The first explanation is more likely, though I find the second more provocative and appealing. If I had to describe Pearl Street, I would say it’s an intermingling... Read More