Within Central Boulder lies the original 1880's Boulder Downtown located on Pearl Street.  In the 1980's, several blocks of Pearl Street were closed to traffic and converted into the pedestrian Pearl Street Mall.  You will find many restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, bookstores, espresso cafes and "street performers" along the Pearl Street Mall.  You will also find Boulder's most expensive condos.  The immediate area surrounding Pearl Street is home to a myriad of events, including the Boulder Farmers Market and seasonal festivals.    

On the eastern edge of Central Boulder lies the redeveloped 29th Street Mall.  On the northern border you will find the North Boulder Recreation Center.  North of Pearl Street you will find quaint neighborhoods with neigborhood grocers, bakeries, cafes, etc.  Just to the south of Central Boulder lies the University of Colorado at Boulder and all that a major university has to offer. 

If you are someone that enjoys walking or biking to shopping, festivals, cafes, bookstores, etc, there is no other location like Central Boulder!