Livin' Like a Local

Get up early, you're living like a Boulderite for the day!  Head downtown to the Pearl Street Mall and start your day off right with a cup of joe at Boulders famous Trident Bookseller & Café (940 Pearl St. 303.443.3133).  This establishment has been serving up coffee and selling new and used books to Boulder residents for 25 years.

Breakfast is just a stroll down the Pearl Street Mall to the yellow house known as Lucile's (2124 14th St. 303.442.4743).  This well known local favorite serves a tasty Creole brunch but be sure to get there early because it fills up fast.

After brunch it's time to get physically and mentally connected with your body at OM Time (2035 Broadway St. 720.565.6115) yoga studios.  Whether you're only able to touch your toes or you're able to perform Urdhva Dhanurasana with straight arms, this yoga studio offers a variety of classes to suit all abilities.

With your head cleared and your body rejuvenated it's time to venture north to the Community Plaza Shopping Center.  Stop in the ‘Mom and Pop' neighborhood grocer Ideal Market (1275 Alpine Ave. 303.443.1354), pick up natural medicines at Pharmaca (2700 Broadway St. 303.442.0589), and discuss wine with a Master Sommelier at The Boulder Wine Merchant (2690 Broadway St. 303.443.6761).  While you are in the neighborhood grab lunch at Breadworks (2644 Broadway St. 303.444.5667). Your nose will lead you there as the odors of fresh pastries and bread varieties overwhelm the air.

Return downtown and go to Central Park where you'll find the largest Farmers Market (seasonal Wed. & Sat. on 13th St. 303.910.2236) in the state of Colorado.  Peruse locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers along with an array of other locally produced specialty products.  As the market winds down, plan to finish off the day with friends at the Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery (1535 Pearl St. 303.546.0886) for a few rounds of microbrews.