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