At one point, downtown Boulder was seeing the departure of businesses and a lack of visitors. However, that has changed significantly. Today, you will find that the downtown area is a vibrant part of life in the area. What will you find in the downtown area today? For residents who have not ventured back into the city's heart for some time, here's a glimpse of what's going on today.

Shopping

From Pearl Street Mall to boutique shops, from bike shops to coffee shops, you will find an incredible range of shopping. Of course, there are major name retailers here, but that's far from the total. There are far more locally owned businesses operating in downtown Boulder than ever before, and they all contribute to restoring this area to life.

Dining

If you love to eat, then downtown should certainly rank high on your list of places to go. Any type of cuisine you might want to enjoy can be found here. There are fast food joints, sit down restaurants, Mexican, American, Italian, Asian and many other types of options for your dining pleasure. A simple stroll down Pearl will give you access to more choices than you might think possible.

Breweries

One of the most popular options to enjoy in downtown Boulder is a microbrew. You will find a wide range of bars and pubs serving locally brewed ales, lagers, porters, stouts and more. Of course, you will also find many of these same brews being served in top restaurants in the city, as well.

These are only a few of the many things to do in Boulder. You will also find sporting options, recreation options, festivals, seasonal events and more. If you are waiting for an invitation to come explore the heart of the city again, consider yourself invited!