Pearl Street Mall facts for kids
The Pearl Street Mall is a super cool outdoor shopping and entertainment area in Boulder, Colorado. It's a special street where only people can walk, not cars! This fun area is about four blocks long, from 11th Street to 15th Street. You'll find lots of shops, yummy restaurants, and even the main government building for Boulder County here.
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What is the Pearl Street Mall?
The Pearl Street Mall is a very popular spot for visitors to Boulder. It's also a favorite hangout for students from the nearby University of Colorado Boulder. The mall has a great mix of unique local shops and well-known national stores. You can find all sorts of restaurants too!
During the summer, the Pearl Street Mall comes alive with amazing street performers. You might see musicians, magicians, or other talented artists entertaining the crowds. It's a lively place with lots to see and do.
Art and Gardens
The mall is like an outdoor art museum! You'll discover many cool fountains and sculptures. There's even a sandbox for younger kids to play in. Look for a special map of Boulder County made into the ground.
The mall also has beautiful small gardens. They are filled with different kinds of flowers and trees. In the spring, you can see bright and colorful tulips blooming everywhere. It's a really pretty place to explore.
Heart of Downtown Boulder
The Pearl Street Mall is right in the middle of downtown Boulder. Many of the buildings here are very old and have a lot of history. This area is considered an historic district.
The Boulder County Courthouse is on the north side of the mall, in the 1300 block. Even though court cases aren't held there anymore, it's still where the county government does its work.
History of the Pearl Street Mall
The idea for the Pearl Street Mall started a long time ago. In 1966, a man named Carl A. Worthington began working on a plan. He wanted to make downtown Boulder a lively and exciting place again.
In 1973, Carl Worthington created a big plan for the area. Most people in Boulder (86%) voted to approve it! The construction of the Pearl Street Mall began in June 1976. It was finished in August 1977. The mall officially opened on August 6, 1977.
Filming Location
The Pearl Street Mall has even been in movies and TV shows!
- Scenes from the movie Catch and Release were filmed here in July 2005. This movie was set in Boulder.
- In the old TV show Mork & Mindy, a deli called "New York Deli" was supposedly located at 1117 Pearl Street. A real deli with that name used to be there, but it closed in 1999.
