Travel + Leisure traveled coast to coast to rank the most beautiful main streets in America, placing Boulder’s own iconic brick-paved pedestrian stretch among the most charming. Read on to see why our historic downtown core remains a treasure for visitors.
July 6, 2026
America’s most beautiful main streets do more than anchor a town—they instantly set the tone for a place. Some feel polished and lively, others quiet and nostalgic. A few sit in the middle of major vacation destinations, while others are found at the heart of lesser-known small towns. What they all share, however, is a strong sense of place. To narrow down the country’s most charming stretches, we tapped travel experts to share the main streets they return to again and again. Lined with bookstores, cafés, boutiques, bars, galleries, and generations-old businesses, these streets serve as gathering places for locals and visitors alike while reflecting the personality of the communities around them.
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