Old Downtown Boulder, Colorado, "Pearl Street Mall" scenic view from Flagstaff mountain with a early morning sunrise. The Pearl Street Mall (also referred to as Pearl Street, Downtown Boulder or just simply Downtown) is a four block pedestrian mall.. The pedestrian area stretches from 11th Street to 15th Street along Pearl Street and is home to a number of businesses, art galleries and restaurants as well as the Boulder County Courthouse. Boulder is nestled in the foothills, where the rolling plains meet the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Boulder is now famous for its value of environmental preservation, education, and quality of life. Based on its dedication to preserving natural open space, protecting the environment, and addressing climate change, Boulder has a well-deserved reputation as an environmental leader. In 2012, Boulder was named the number 1 college town on Livability.com list of 10 Top College Towns. The Boulder area ranks #1 in the nation for scientists and engineers as a percent of the workforce. (National Science Board, 2008) Boulder has been rated the top Dream Town by Outside Magazine, best city for cycling by Bicycling magazine, the #1 of Best Cities to Raise an Outdoor Kid by Backpacker magazine, and a Top Heart-Friendly City. Black and white sepia processing for an old time classic look. Colorado Fine art nature landscape photography images by James Bo Insogna (C) - All Rights Reserved. Please feel Free to share our links, with Family or Friends who may also enjoy them. If you like my Art Gallery, please spread the word and press the Pinterest, FB, Google+, Twitter or SU Buttons! Thank you! *PLEASE NOTE, WATERMARKS WILL NOT BE ON THE PURCHASE PRINTS*