When looking for a bite to eat, CU students often visit the C4C dining hall, located in the center of campus. Whether it's to grab food to take to class or to dine with friends, C4C offers a wide variety of foods that can appeal to even the pickiest of eaters.

Outside of the central dining area, there are a few other eateries located close by that includes Domino's Pizza, Subway, Celestial Seasonings Coffee and Teahouse, and a Wok & Roll.

Further from the campus area, here are a few places you will not want to miss.

Best Restaurants:

The Kitchen
Zolo Southwestern Grill
The Buff Restaurant
L'Atelier
Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar

Best Bars:

The West End Tavern
The Bitter Bar
Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery
Dark Horse
Frasca Food and Wine

When it comes to what Boulder lacks, outdoor activities is not one them. With an array of lush forests, winding trails, and canyons, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some of the most popular spots to climb, hike, or stroll through include the Flatirons, Chautauqua Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, Boulder Creek Path, and the Flagstaff Mountain & Summit Nature Center.

Things to Do

If you're looking for an area with great weather and even better scenery, Boulder is the place for you. With a wide variety of local attractions, there is something to appease everyone's interests. In addition to the breath-taking scenery, Boulder also features many museums, community events, and shopping sites. A few popular museums includes the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Boulder History Museum, Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art, and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

If you find yourself more interested in enjoying Boulder's weather in leisurely outdoor activities, you might want to consider visiting Long's Garden. In the heart of Boulder, Long's Garden offers the peace and tranquility to help provide the escape of a vacation without leaving town.

Aside from gardens, one of Boulder's favorite understated site is the farmer's market. This local amenity acts as an outlet for farmers to sell their homegrown food and other crafts directly to the public. Lucky for the students, this event runs every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year.

If hot spots for shopping, organic produce, and museums aren't what you're looking for, Boulder has many more sites that are worth checking out.

Highlights include:

Hiking the Flatirons
Take a stroll in Chautauqua Park
Visit the Pearl Street Mall
Rock-climbing in the Eldorado Canyon
Attend a concert at the Boulder Chamber Orchestra