If you're in Colorado early, here’s a pre-wedding itinerary. Feel free to join for any of the below!

Thursday:

- 9:30 a.m. hike at Chautauqua Park. Meet at the beginning of the main trail next to the parking lot.

- Blues Traveler concert at Red Rocks. Make sure to get GA tix. We're getting there early to tailgate (but feel free to join later). We'll arrive at 4 p.m. and park at the Upper South Lot. You can drive if you have a car, or Uber. We recommend downloading the Red Rocks app, which allows you to order drinks and pick them up on an express line!

Friday:

- Day at the Boulder Reservoir! A fun spot to swim, play volleyball, rent kayaks, paddle boards, and have a day on the closest thing CO has to a beach. We'll be there from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. When you arrive, ask to be directed to Rachel and Mike's event at the "beach view picnic area." There will be a large tent set up for us. $20 per car to park in the summer so we recommend carpooling.

Hike:

There are so many amazing hikes in and around Boulder. We recommend using the All Trails app to find the best trails for you, but here are a few of our favorites:

- Royal Arch

- First & Second Flatirons

- Mount Sanitas

- Nugget Hill Trail

- Green Mountain West Ridge

- Flatiron Vista Trail

- Boulder Falls

Bike:

Boulder is a big biking city, so feel free to rent one and check out any of these awesome trails.

- Boulder Creek Path

- Sawhill Ponds

- Valmont Bike Path

- Wonderland Lake

Water Sports:

Contrary to popular belief, CO has plenty!

- Boulder Reservoir: Rent paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, etc or hang on the "beach" and swim!

- Boulder Creek or Clear Creek in Golden for tubing or a quick dip

Concerts:

- Check out shows at Red Rocks (or morning yoga!), Boulder Theater, Chautauqua Park, or the many venues in Denver!

Best Lookout Points:

- Davidson Mesa Scenic Overlook

- Legion Hill Overlook

- Dive up Flagstaff to Realization Point and/or Lost Gulch Overlook

- Sawhill Ponds

- Foothills Highway Lookout

Our Favorite Bars:

- Avanti Rooftop: also where well have our Welcome Drinks + Bites!

- Sundown Saloon: great dive with pool tables in downtown Boulder

-Bitter Bar: upscale dive on the edge of town

- Pearl St Pub: dive bar with games and late-night food in the center of town

- Rosetta Hall Rooftop: great cocktail bar downtown with food vendors and a loungey rooftop

-License No. 1: upscale speakeasy with live music beneath the Boulderado Hotel downtown. Both are worth a visit!

-Corrida: perfect for a rooftop gin & tonic with views of the Flatirons, also in downtown Boulder

- Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery: local brewery downtown

-Stellas Cucina: an Italian speakeasy with a great vibe, cocktails, and food worth making a reservation for

- Rayback Collective: coffee, local beers, and delicious cocktails with a great outdoor scene and food trucks off Valmont and 28th

- Twisted Pine Brewery: brewery with outdoor seating and tasty pizzas near the hotel blocks

-Dark Horse: great bar to catch a game and grab some wings off Baseline

-The Flats: off 93 and perfect for a beer and burger after a hike. Dog friendly with OUTRAGEOUS views

-Sanitas Brewing Co: brewery with outdoor patio seating and pretty solid tacos

Our Favorite Restaurants:

-West End Tavern: great burgers, sandwiches, brussels sprouts, and drinks. Perfect place for lunch or to catch a game downtown

-The Kitchen: upscale restaurant with phenomenal food and drinks. Make a reservation for upstairs. We've had everything on the menu, so don't hesitate to reach out for recs!

-Jungle: come for their cocktails in fun glasses, stay for the plantain balls and other delicious dishes. Also in downtown Boulder

-BarTaco: great tacos, tequila, margs, and more downtown

-Steakhouse No. 316: if youre trying to ball out at the best steakhouse in Boulder, this is it. Get the t-bone steak and a bunch of sides

-Pasta Jays: lowkey Italian spot in downtown Boulder

-Santo: a Michelin-rated Mexican spot on Alpine and 13

-Blackbelly: also Michelin-rated on Arapahoe

-Rincon Argentino: perfect for an empanada (or 5) and a drink

-Il Pastaio Ristorante: a casual family-owned Italian spot with homemade pasta in a shopping center off Arapahoe

-Basta: great spot for wood-fired pizzas, cocktails, and wine. highly recommend their burrata! Off Arapahoe

-Efrains: hole-in-the-wall Mexican in a shopping center off Canyon

-Bovas: Great late-night sandwiches and snacks. Off 28th and Colorado Ave

Our Favorite Brunch Spots and Cafes:

-Lucilles Creole Cafe: New Orleans-style Creole breakfast at a cute house near Pearl St

-The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse: a gorgeous Boulder landmark. Go for tea and light brunch bites. Make a reservation in advance

-Snooze: a Colorado favorite in downtown Boulder

-Trident Bookstore: perfect place to grab a coffee, a book, and have a solo hang or chat in the backyard

-Walnut Cafe: delicious brunch spot on Walnut St

- Fleischman’s Bagel: food truck outside Full Cycle with outdoor seating and the best bagels we’ve found in Boulder

-WoodGrain Bagel & Deli: NYer don’t expect too much, but pretty good bagels

-January Coffee: good coffee and a cute place to work

-Amante Coffee: stop by the one on Broadway for a coffee and a sweet treat after hiking at Chautauqua

-Blackbelly: incredible breakfast burritos

Our Favorite (Ok Rach's Favorite) Shops:

-Peppercorn: massive home goods store on Pearl

-Apocalypse: great thrift shop downtown

-Jones + Co: cute clothes and household goodies

-Bobbles & Lace: cute, reasonably priced clothes and jewelry boutique on Pearl

-Heady Bauer: thrift store

- Suti & Co: Great coffee shop with baked goods that also sells home goods, jewelry, etc

-Art Mart Gifts: fun goodies

-Cedar & Hyde: boutique with home goods and clothes

-The New Local: a gallery right on the edge of town

Our Favorite Farmers Markets:

-Boulder Farmers Market: Wednesdays 3:30 - 7:30pm; Saturdays 8am - 2pm

-Louisville Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am - 1pm