Pearl Street Mall
A red-brick pedestrian mall four blocks long in downtown Boulder, lined with street performers, independent bookstores and patio restaurants.
Opened in 1977, Pearl Street Mall features red-brick paving, flower beds and sculptures, with independent bookstores, outdoor gear shops, galleries and patio restaurants lining it, all set against the Rocky Mountain foothills. In summer there are often street performances, including acrobatics, magic and music, which create a relaxed atmosphere and a sense of the energy of a university town. The lawn in front of the Boulder County Courthouse at the eastern end is a popular gathering spot, and craft breweries are nearby. Admission is free. The mall is about 45 km from Denver, and the RTD Flatiron Flyer express bus runs there directly from Union Station.
Opening hours
Open all day; shop approx. 10:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Chautauqua Park & Flatirons
- Coors Brewery & Downtown Golden
- Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
- Dinosaur Ridge
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- Confluence Park
- Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
- Meow Wolf Convergence Station