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Once dubbed as 'the little town nestled between the mountains and reality," Boulder boasts a wealth of recreational and cultural activities, from 200 miles of year-round trails to the summer Colorado Shakespeare Festival. For shopping, gallery hopping, a leisurely mean, and more, you can't miss the Pearl Street Mall and it's offshoots- a mix of independent boutiques and book-sellers, restaurants, cafés, art galleries, antique and import stores, concert halls, farmer's markets, day spas, yoga studios, and the always entertaining street performers. The reality is that Boulder has it all.
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Art and Soul Gallery
1615 Pearl St.
Boulder, Colorado
303-544-5803
artandsoulboulder.com
In August 2000, the Boulder art scene was forever changed when Art & Soul Gallery opened. The award-winning gallery, located on the East End of Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, represents contemporary local and national artists who work in media as diverse as oil on canvas and reclaimed-object sculpture. Its soulful selection of fine art, craft, and jewelry all share an emphasis on design and craftsmanship. Art & Soul also provides in-home consultation, corporate art consulting, installation, and shipping. Boulder Arts and Crafts
1421 Pearl St. Mall
Boulder, Colorado
303-443-3683
boulderartsandcrafts.com
One of the oldest artist cooperatives in the United States, Boulder Arts and Crafts represents the work of hundreds of artists from Colorado, the Rocky Mountain region, and throughout America. Owned and operated by 42 artists, this Boulder institution offers outstanding jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, woodwork, blown glass, sculpture, furniture, and more. Exceptional customer service, high-quality decorative, functional, and wearable artworks, a wide price range, and community involvement have contributed to the longevity of Boulder Arts and Crafts. McKirnan Bed and Bath Company
2019 10th St.
Boulder, Colorado
720-406-8651
mckirnanbedandbath.com
As Carolanne McKirnan says, "My bed is a boat. From there I launch my dreams." McKirnan Bed and Bath Company has launched its dream of providing beautiful bed and bath lines from their lovely shop in Boulder's historic west end retail district. Join them for afternoon tea and browse amongst luxurious silk, crisp cotton percale, and splendid down products. Choose from the wide variety of linens in stock or let their knowledgeable staff help you create a custom bed to fill your dreams. STUDIO 3 Kitchen and Bath Design
741 Pearl St.
Boulder, Colorado
303-449-7383
studio3design.com
Make your dream kitchen or bathroom a reality with Studio 3. This innovative firms offers one-stop shopping: the latest products from traditional to modern, in-studio displays, a photo gallery of past projects, samples of hundreds of cabinets, countertops, tile, and more, and a designer to personally assist you throughout the process. Studio 3 also will work hand in hand with your architect, builder, or interior designer. The team of nine professionals includes designers whose work has been featured in national magazines and local publications.
Essentials Day Spa
2660 Canyon Blvd.
In The Village at the Boulder Marriot
Boulder, Colorado
303-440-0711
essentielspa.com
Stepping inside Essentiels feels like a mini beach vacation - whether you come in for the Beach Beautiful Feet manicure, Seaweed Body Wrap, or the Queen (or King) of the Day treatment. Nicknamed the Beach House, the award-winning day spa features beautiful waterfalls, relaxing music, and a professional staff dedicated to making your visit memorable. The more than 90 services include manicures, pedicures, facials, massage, body treatments, and medical spa services using Phytomer, Yon-Ka, SkinCeutical, Murad, and other quality products. St. Julien Hotel and Spa
900 Walnut St.
Boulder, Colorado
720-406-9696
stjulien.com
With the Flatirons as a backdrop, this casually elegant hotel and spa blend five-star service with a Boulder sensibility. Just a few of the new hotel's outstanding features include 200 richly appointed guest rooms, a full-service, luxurious, 10,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, a location only a couple of blocks from the Pearl Street pedestrian mall, and an innovative menu, created by chef Marco Cavuoto, that showcases organic, local, and farm-raised produce and meat. This distinguished member of Preferred Hotel and Resorts also hosts conferences, meetings, weddings, and other special events.
Bedell & CO.
767 Pearl St.
Boulder, Colorado
303-939-9292
Located in Boulder's West End, this elegant antique store features a variety of periods and styles from Georgian to Art Nouveau and Art Deco. You'll find gorgeous turn-of-the-century jewelry, a unique collection of sterling silver tea sets, pitchers, vases, and many other exquisite pieces, art glass from Tiffany, Loetz, and Lalique, lamps from Daum, Handel, and Quezal, 19th century furniture and much more. Bedell & Co. accepts major credit cards and provides complementary gift-wrapping. Blue Skies
1909 Ninth St., Suite 120
Boulder, Colorado
303-440-3304
Not your ordinary gift shop, this hip boutique bills its wares as "fun gifts for fun gals." And it's true that, as you browse, you hear other shoppers exclaim with delight over their discoveries: one-of-a-kind tapestry purses with tooled leather belts for straps, little typewriter keys as charms for necklaces and bracelets, and beautiful cards that beg to be framed. Other stylish and simply displayed finds include women's sweaters and tanks, jewelry, books, vases, frames, paintings, and children's clothing and toys. Carla Morrison Design
2017 10th St., Suite A
Boulder, Colorado
720-564-9285
There are so many beautiful jewelry surprises in store for the visitor to Carla Morrison Design. Her showroom offers Spring and Fall Collections in platinum, 19K yellow and white gold, diamonds and multi-colored sapphires. Carla also designs custom engagement rings and one-of-a-kind wedding ring sets. For the special occasion, such as an anniversary or 50th birthday, Carla has designed works of jewelry with diamonds or sapphires over 5 carats known as "important jewels." Elena Ciccone
947 Pearl St.
Boulder, Colorado
303-544-0554
elenaciccone.com
Sharing its unsurpassed sense of style with its namesake and owner, this women's boutique brings the best of Italian high fashion, accessories, and fine jewelry to the Front Range. Today's most prominent Italian designers including D & G, Just Cavalli, M Missoni, Philosphy de Alberta Ferreti, See by Chloe, Furla, Roberto Coin, Calgaro, and Pianegonda can all be found at ELENA CICCONE. Situated in the heart of Boulder's West End, the sophisticated yet relaxed boutique also provides personal shopping, special orders, and alterations. The Greenbriar Inn
8735 North Foothills Hwy.
Boulder, Colorado
303-440-7979
greenbriarinn.com
A Wine Spectator award-winner described by Zagat's as a hidden treasure, this 37-year-old Boulder landmark specializes in American cuisine and a wine list with more than 1,300 selections from around the world. The recently renovated historic inn, located at the mouth of Left Hand Canyon, serves elegant dinners, champagne Sunday brunches, and holiday meals for Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day. The Greenbriar Inn also will host your business retreat, wedding, or other special event, with accommodations for 10 to 350 people. Rocky Mountain Kids & Kids Shoes
2525 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, Colorado
303-447-2267
rmkids.com
This independently owned children's boutique makes shopping for infants, boys, and girls (up to size 16) a delight - whether you are looking for something special for your own child or a gift for a gift for someone near and dear. You'll find a wonderful selection of quality clothing brands including Petit Bateau, Baby Lulu, Little Giraffe, Mimi & Maggie, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Soup, Zutano, and Tea, plus shoes from Merrell, Umi, Teva, ECCO, Primigi, Naturino, New Balance, and Oilily. Rocky Mountain Kids offers friendly customer service along with complimentary gift-wrap. The T-Bar
1909 Ninth St., Suite 125
Boulder, Colorado
303-444-5453
Looking for the fashion-forward lingerie, loungewear, and T-shirts featured in your favorite magazine? Search no more. T-Bar stocks an ever-changing, impressive assortment of lingerie from designers out of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Italy, England, and France. The 7-month-old boutique also offers other affordable indulgences - candles, bath products, perfumes, and more to make any day anything but ordinary. Be sure to check out the recently added women's swimwear and underwear for men, boys, and girls. THE WEST END GARDENER
777 Pearl St.
Boulder, Colorado
303-938-0607
You'll discover something new every time you visit this inspired-by-the-seasons boutique. Artfully arranged, The West End Gardener's collection mixes vintage and new, including trellises, iron benches, granite fountains, birdbaths, lanterns, torches, unusual pots, herbal topiaries and wreaths, personal accents, bath products, and gift items. It's easy to see why Garden Design named the 9-year-old store as one of the top garden shops in America.
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