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Pearl Street Mall

Pearl St from 11th to 15th Sts, Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-3774
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Ranked #1 of 12 shopping in Boulder
Type: Shopping centres, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Owner description: Situated in the heart of an energetic city is beautiful, historic Downtown Boulder. At the heart of Downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a... more » Owner description: Situated in the heart of an energetic city is beautiful, historic Downtown Boulder. At the heart of Downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a wonderfully charismatic four-block-long pedestrian mall that celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007. Colorful, bright flowers fill the mall almost the entire year and street performers, with a multitude of talents, make the Pearl Street Mall one of the best people-watching destinations anywhere. « less
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Dayton, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I stayed in Denver during my trip, but took a trip to Boulder and the Pearl Street Mall. I loved it so much, I rented a car and went back to Boulder the next day. It's a beautiful place to see and soak in at your own pace. I hit the mall on Friday at lunch time, so it was... More

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Mckinney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This is maybe the main attraction of Boulder. You will find locals eating, rushing to work, or simply having a good time. It is full of life and movement. You can find many restaurants, cafes, and all kind of stores. It is prohibited to smoke in this street.

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guanacaste
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

love walking along Pearl Street gazing in the shop windows, people watching with my coffee in hand as sit and also watch a host of street performers. Today there were two little guys maybe early teens juggling things while standing on a yoga ball, a person dressed up as an oversized dog, think Wendy, John and Michaels dog-nanny in Peter... More

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Littleton, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

We went during the winter so there wasn't much activity going on. The stores were okay but they have traffic that speeds through the streets there and with young kids that like to dart it was really scary and not enjoyable to walk around. They definitly need a cop there controlling speeders.

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

The parking situation isn't fantastic, and most of the boutiques are on the high end, but there are plenty of great places to drink and the people watching is entertaining.

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Oswego, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

Pearl Street is kind to people of all ages. No traffic to dodge. No fumes to harm. Meander at your liesure or pick up the pace, your choice. Interesting stores, restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream stops. Pearl Street has it all.

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See 4 more reviews by Georgialois for Boulder
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Boulder has a lot going for it and the Pearl Street Mall is a great example. Clean, bustling and fun. The stores are varied and if you're looking for unique gifts, this is the place to go.

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Indian Hills, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Saturday afternoons on the Pearl Street Mall is a not to miss experience in Boulder. Everything from tuba players to a human in a dog suit to entertain shoppers. The dog is my favorite performer. Every type of person shows up for the Saturday promenade. Fun small shops are the agenda here. There are many colorful items for sale, and... More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This is a great downtown Boulder shopping mall - old style. A lot of unique stores - bookstores, cafes, restaurants, art, international, eclectic, boutique stores. It is a no car area so it is easy to move along the "street mall" without fear of dodging cars. It has a lot to offer in terms of unique choices of shopping so... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

My family visited the Pearl Street Mall on a Sunday morning. It was nice to walk around and see folks enjoying the many coffee places. There are a lot of stores selling a variety of goods. All in all a nice place for a walk on a sunny day.

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