Best Shopping Malls in Black Hawk Area

"Flatiron Crossing is the indoor mall component of Broomfield's expansive shopping, dining, entertainment and business district along the Boulder Turnpike. Anchor stores are Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods. In addition to 200 shops and restaurants, Flatiron Crossing has a movie theater with comfy, reservable lounge chairs and a popular summer concert series complete with Beer Garden."

"Known as the "less local" more mainstream mall of Boulder, the 29th Street Mall boasts big names such as Nordstrom Rack, Macy's, and Victoria's Secret. Dining can be found just around the corner at Colorado Pizza Kitchen, Noodles & Company, and Mad Greens. Catch a movie at Boulder Century Theater and then grab dessert at one of Boulder's best frozen yogurt spots, Spooners, where you're charged by the ounce and toppings abound."

"The Twenty Ninth Street Mall in central Boulder features more chains and big names than anywhere else in town. Here, you’ll find Victoria’s Secret, Nordstrom Rack, Lululemon, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Apple, Sephora, H&M and more. The mall actually has several different sections separated by roads, so make sure you visit them all."

"The Village is a collection of more than 40 locally owned shops centrally located between Arapahoe and Canyon and 28th and Folsom streets. This is an outdoor strip mall, but it’s nicely appointed and home to some of Boulder’s most beloved staples, such as McGuckins Hardware (seriously, it has everything), Grandrabbits Toy Shoppe, Colorado Multisport and Pedestrian Shops (which also has a Pearl Street presence). Also make sure you visit women’s clothng store JJ Wells and Epic Mountain Gear, to name a few of the highlights here."

"Alcove on Arapahoe (also known as Arapahoe Village), 2798 Arapahoe Ave., is a smaller shopping center in central Boulder. The anchor here is Safeway, but shoppers also love to get home goods at Homegoods, Pier 1 Imports and JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts. This is also where to find a Petco in Boulder."

"Crossroads Commons, 2905 Pearl St., is a busy shopping area at the end of Pearl Street. The heart here is the ever-packed Whole Foods, but the Barnes & Noble and Bicycle Village are also big draws. Crossroads Commons is also a great place to get a massage, mani/pedi, haircut, fake tan, tooth cleaning and bikini wax — maybe not all in one sitting, although you could do them all without having to get in the car."

"Mannie and Bo's is a deliciously great little local pizzeria with lots of character. The prices and quality of pizza are hard to beat and they have hidden..."

"Though superstar chef Kelly Whitaker’s wood-fired, Italian-inspired flagship is currently undergoing a remodel, it’s still serving its fabulous pizzas; apps like oysters, chicken-liver mousse, and okonomiyaki with porchetta; and famous campfire-vanilla ice cream a few doors down at sister bakery-cafe Dry Storage — where you can also pick up a bag or two of organic and heirloom flour from Whitaker’s own mill."

"Run solely by a wood-fired oven, Basta churns out delicious pizzas, seafood, and meats with an Italian flair unlike any other. Their selective menu is quick and to the point with a handful of pizza options, a few dinner plates, a petit raw bar, and the piada bread baked fresh from their bakehouse – Dry Storage. 3601 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303 | 303-997-8775 | bastaboulder.com"

"Tucked away in the courtyard of an east Boulder apartment complex, this hidden gem takes ‘wood-fired’ to another level with interesting pizzas and wholesome mains like whole fish and half chicken.Why go: Ever been to a farm in the Italian countryside for supper?"

"• If it’s a Saturday from April to November, then saunter the Boulder Farmers’ Market to sample some locally made goodies, ogle the flower and fruit displays, hear some live music and grab a plate of steaming dumplings or tamales from the outdoor “food court.” Nab a seat under the towering cottonwood trees at adjacent Central Park for an impromptu picnic. • Not visiting on a Saturday?. Then definitely head to the Celestial Seasonings tea factory, where free tours happen every hour. You’ll get to walk the production floor, step inside the invigorating mint room and sample as many teas as you like."

"Walk, bike or even tube down the creek from the west side of town until you get to Central Park. Sometimes you’ll find fun, free entertainment in the bandshell at the park. In the winter, this park is elaborately decorated with holiday lights. In the summer, on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, Boulder’s amazing farmers market pops up around here, filled with incredible local vendors and farm stands (with free samples), live music and great people-watching."

"One of the most iconic sights in the Boulder area, the Flatirons are a series of stunning rock walls that stand to the side of the equally spectacular Green Mountain. There are both large and smaller formations here and if you are feeling active (and brave!) then you can try rock climbing, which first began in the 1940s. If that doesn’t appeal, then there are more serene activities such as enjoying the majesty of the Flatirons by hiking several trails around the area."

"One can regularly see the Flatirons on business logos and local artwork. These mountains are situated at the base of Boulder's foothills on the west side of town. The sandstone formations are reddish-brown and slightly slanted."

"The Flatirons are an iconic landmark and one of the top places to visit in Boulder. They are striking sandstone formations on the foothills of the town."

"Naropa was founded by Tibetan Buddhist master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who escaped Tibet and climbed over the Himalayas into India as a young man. In 1970, at just 30, he began presenting teachings in the US and..."