This large outdoor mall in downtown Boulder has a huge selection of restaurants and shops. Some of our favorites are Boulder Bookstore, Into the Wind, Ku Cha House of Tea, Gelato Boy, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Postino

The Boulder farmer’s market is open Saturdays 8am-2pm and Wednesdays 3:30pm-7:30pm. It is located in downtown Boulder on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. Stop by if you’re looking for fresh fruits and veggies, bread and baked goods, or handmade art and jewelry.

This is the main reason people come to the park. There is a large selection of trails you can access from Chautauqua. You can choose your own difficulty level, ranging from a short easy nature walk to an all-day excursion across the rocky mountain front range.

The Chautauqua Dining Hall is open everyday from 8am-9pm and serves brunch, mid-day bites, and dinner. There is also a bar with a selection of house cocktails, mocktails, tea, beer, and wine.

The gardens grow a variety of flowers and herbs, and there are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the ambiance. Alternatively, you can head over to the large meadow known as “the green” and toss around a frisbee or find a quiet spot for a picnic lunch.

The playground at Chautauqua features swings, slides, and small boulders for the kids to climb on.