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Charter Bus to Pearl Street Mall
Pearl Street Mall is downtown Boulder's brick-paved pedestrian spine — four car-free blocks of local boutiques, bookstores, restaurants and some of the best street performers in the country. The Flatirons rise over the west end, and the surrounding blocks add another mile of dining and nightlife.
Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 Downtown strolls, group dinners and street-performer afternoons.
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Suggested time
1.5–3 hours
Best time
Weekend afternoons; summer evenings
Official website
www.boulderdowntown.com ↗Must-see spots
- Four car-free blocks
- Street performers on weekends
- Kids' pop-jet fountains
- Flatirons view from the west end
Suggested itinerary · Downtown Boulder stroll
- 1Pearl Street Mall walk
- 2Boulder Creek path
- 3Dinner on the Mall
Know before you go
- Kids' pop-jet fountains at the east end are a magnet for family groups.
- The Tulagi mural and courthouse lawn are the classic photo spots.
- Most performers run 15–30 min sets — easy to sample several in one pass.
Tips for group trips
- No vehicles on the mall — buses drop at the Broadway or 11th St ends.
- Weekend afternoons bring the best street performers; evenings for dining crowds.
- City parking garages flank the mall and handle minibuses; coaches stage on Canyon Blvd.
Frequently asked questions
Where do buses drop off for Pearl Street?
Curbside at Broadway or 11th St ends of the mall; oversized parking works on Canyon Blvd.
Is the mall open year-round?
Yes — busiest May–October; winter weekends stay lively.
Are the shops local?
Mostly — independent boutiques and bookstores dominate the storefronts.
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