Niwot Things to Do

More than 25,000 visitors a year show up to gander at the stars and peek at other planets in this popular planetarium on the University of Colorado campus. The heavens are on display beneath the funky dome most Friday nights du... more

Searching for the precise right time? Then step into this unassuming Bauhaus structure and set your watch to the atomic clock, the nation's official timekeeper. Ultimately this educational haven is a place for researchers to de... more

This somewhat new addition to the Boulder dining scene meshes a strange mix of coffeehouse chic with wine tasting elegance to create a "this-place-is-happening" feel. Sleek dinner tables are bordered by sofas for the coffee dri... more

Some of the best DJs in the world wait with baited breath to play their music at this top-notch dance club. SOMA opened in 1998, and has since then been one of the hottest and wildest spots in town. Wednesday through Saturday,... more

This paved path, free of motorized vehicles, brings walkers, bikers and inline skaters from the eastern edge of Boulder proper to the mountains. Winding along Boulder Creek, the trail accesses shady, grassy picnic areas and tro... more

This technical rock climbing and bouldering haven is also popular among mountain bikers and hikers. Many visitors make the 8-mile trip from Boulder to rejuvenate among the dramatic rock faces, forested hills and clear mountain... more

A comfortable rooftop patio makes this bar one of the city's most memorable places to relax and watch the sun set behind Boulder's picturesque Flatirons—the dramatic sandstone rock slabs that represent the beginnings of the Roc... more

Hidden beneath the historic Hotel Boulderado, this cavernous maze of low-lit rooms serves as a Mecca for local and regional blues and rock acts. The classy, yet renegade-like atmosphere draws a range of people, from seasoned mu... more

This posh venue has graced downtown Boulder since 1906. Originally opened as an opera house, the historic building underwent a massive renovation in the 1980s. Located just off the Pearl Street Mall, the complex hosts nightly c... more

A bit of old Boulder fun lies tucked away on the Pearl Street Mall at this popular gathering spot. This lively pub and cellar is the perfect place for a conversation over a game of pool or darts. The bar is bouncing with energ... more