Boulder is a fun-loving town known for its eccentricity, craft beer, tasty food, and adoration for the great outdoors. Nestled in the foothills, it offers many creative first-date ideas to help your meetup melt hearts and cue the butterflies. Whether you want to impress your partner by racing up a hiking trail or give Pearl Street a whirl, there are plenty of Boulder date ideas to choose from, including the following:
The Rio
The Rio is a well-known Mexican restaurant in the heart of the city. While it offers a wide selection of eclectic and delicious dishes, it’s best known for its margaritas. Strong, tasty, and available in traditional styles and fruity flavors, they’ll help reduce first-date jitters. Just don’t go overboard; only three margaritas are allowed per customer for a reason.
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was gifted to Boulder by the city of Dushanbe to honor the sister-city ties between the two locations. Its decorative elements were crafted by more than 40 artisans from Tajikistan, creating a tapestry of hand-painted ceilings, tables, stools, and exterior panels. While open to the public, the teahouse is a favorite place to host events, so be sure to get reservations instead of dropping in. In addition to dinner, it offers breakfast, lunch, and brunch options, which might be attractive for liberal singles who prefer to be on their sofa, watching their stories come nightfall.
Jax
Jax is regularly regarded as one of the best Boulder date ideas. This establishment focuses on fresh seafood and sustainability and offers an array of dishes and boozy, bountiful cocktails. The atmosphere is lively, fun, authentic, and invigorating, making it a great option if you feed off the energy of crowds. Of note, make sure not to mix up the Jax restaurant with the Jax ranch store; dining on hay next to farm equipment isn’t as romantic.
Avanti
Avanti F&B caters to varying tastes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Paying homage to food truck culture and European marketplaces, it’s not so much a single restaurant as it is a collective of culinary delights. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you can find it here…and enjoy it on a rooftop deck offering spectacular views of the city and the sunset.
Green Mountain West
If you’re looking for an active date to avoid the pitfalls of awkward silences or stumbling conversation, the Green Mountain West trail makes an excellent wingman. This 3.8-mile out-and-back trail takes the typical hiker around two hours to complete. The terrain isn’t challenging, making it doable for various fitness levels. Picnic at the summit or head up a few hours before sunset to enjoy the exquisite views.
Piece, Love, and Chocolate
Piece, Love, and Chocolate is the ideal date spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. Chock-full of various cakes, candies, truffles, and frozen concoctions, it’s a chocolate lover’s paradise that will turn your taste buds into your best friends forever. Relax in the cafe after choosing from various seasonal selections, including vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free options. Never mind having your date at “Hello”; you’ll have them at “Cocoa” instead.
From low-key hikes to high-end meals, Boulder has everything needed for liberal dating. Give one of the above spots a try, and start your relationship off “bolder” than you might ever have before.
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