In Partnership With | | Boulder’s Best-Kept Secrets & Weekend Happenings 🌄 | | This week, we’re diving into the lesser-known treasures that make Boulder one-of-a-kind, from hidden sunset views to local foodie favorites. Plus, we’ve got your weekend packed with events, weather updates, and more. Let’s make it a Boulder kind of weekend! | | | Download the app to pick up perfectly good unsold food from local shops at 50% OFF or more! Save food and money while supporting Boulder’s local businesses. | 🌟 Use code ‘LOCAL’ for $5 in free credits! | | | 💡 Hidden Gems of Boulder: Offbeat Spots Locals Love | | Boulder is full of well-known attractions, but it’s the hidden treasures that truly make this city special. We asked the community to share their favorite lesser-known finds—here are a few gems worth exploring: | | Sunset Views from Parking Garages – Believe it or not, the top levels of Boulder’s parking garages (like Table Mesa or 15th & Pearl) offer some of the best views in town for sunsets or fireworks. | Late-Night Walks in North Boulder – Residential streets just north of Pearl Street turn magical at night, especially during the holidays when the lights are up. | Sausage-Stuffed Pretzel Rolls at Le Frigo – These Friday specials disappeared for a while, but they’re back! Make it a treat to grab one before they’re gone. |
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| | Prairie Dog Watching at Cottonwood Trail – The Jay Rd entrance offers prairie dog antics and stunning Flatiron views. Just don’t get too close—admire from a distance! | Woods Quarry at Sunrise – A quick hike with fewer crowds than Chautauqua trails, this spot delivers tranquility and breathtaking morning views. | Legion Park for Accessible Sunsets – A favorite for picnics or evening reflection, with a bonus chance of spotting bald eagles along 95th Street. |
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| | What’s your hidden gem in Boulder? Hit reply and let us know—we’re always on the hunt for the city’s best-kept secrets! | 🍴 Discover Boulder’s Best Restaurants here. | ⭐ Explore Boulder’s MICHELIN-Recommended Restaurants here. | 🛏️ Visiting friends or family in town? Share our guide to Boulder’s Best Hotels here. | | Did You Know? | | Boulder is one of the fittest cities in the U.S., with more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails and over 45,000 acres of open space. It’s no wonder so many locals hit the trails before their morning coffee! 🚴♂️⛰️ |
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| | 🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder: Events (February 7-9, 2025) | | | Saturday, February 8 | 🎨 Acrylic Squeegee Painting Workshop – Create abstract art with unconventional tools @ 713 Pearl St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ($125) | 🎶 “Ever-Present Ghosts” with Josh Halpern & Friends – Storytelling through centuries of music @ 355 Ponca Place, 7-8:30 p.m. ($5) | 🎻 Drunken Hearts with Dan Hochman – Country rock meets folk soul @ eTown Hall, 7-9:30 p.m. ($25-$40) | 🎸 Shady Oaks – Indie rock at its finest @ Velvet Elk Lounge, 8-11 p.m. ($16) | 🧘 Kids Yoga + Movie Night – Yoga, art projects, and a movie for the kiddos @ Yoga Pearl, 5:30-8 p.m. ($55) | 🎵 Family Concert – Fun and free music for all ages @ NoBo Library, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. (Free) | Sunday, February 9 | 💝 Valentine’s Pop-Up Sale – Handcrafted gifts and treats @ Trident Booksellers & Café, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Free) |
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| | 🌤️ Boulder Weather Outlook | | Friday, Feb. 7: Sunny 🌡 High: 61°F | Low: 34°F 💨 WSW winds at 14 mph — A gorgeous, sunny day to soak up the winter sun! | Saturday, Feb. 8: Partly Cloudy 🌡 High: 42°F | Low: 23°F 💨 ESE winds at 9 mph — Cooler temps roll in, but still a great day for a brisk walk. | Sunday, Feb. 9: Partly Cloudy 🌡 High: 36°F | Low: 19°F 💨 E winds at 8 mph 🌧 21% chance of snow — Bundle up as winter makes its presence known. | Monday, Feb. 10: PM Snow Showers 🌡 High: 32°F | Low: 10°F 💨 NNE winds at 7 mph 🌧 46% chance of snow — Time to pull out those snow boots for a chilly start to the week! | Stay warm, Boulder! ❄️☕ |
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| | 🍽️ Don’t Forget to Save on Local Eats! | | Before you go, grab perfectly good unsold food from local shops at 50% OFF or more with Goodie Bag! | 🌟 Use code ‘LOCAL’ for $5 in free credits! |
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| | | Stay Curious, Boulder! | | That’s a wrap for this week. Keep exploring, keep discovering, and keep sharing what makes Boulder amazing. Whether you’re hiking to hidden vistas, sampling local eats, or soaking up the weekend events, we’ll see you around town! | 💌 Got a tip, event, or story to share? Hit reply and let us know. | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🏔️🐝 |
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