Top 10 Things To Do in the Boulder Area This Summer
Are you in the Boulder area for the summer? Check out these ideas to explore and spice up your summer!
1. 兔子先生传媒文化作品 Boulder Creek
Take a dip or a ride down Boulder Creek to cool off from the summer sun. The average temperature in Boulder Creek is . Be sure to check the before tubing down the creek.
2. Spend the day at Chautauqua
Open from 5 a.m. 鈥 11 p.m., Chautauqua Park is open throughout the day for an adventure. The is a fan favorite with a beautiful landscape view and incredible rock formations. A total of 3.1 miles round trip, the hike is rated moderate to difficult. For a more relaxing activity, hang a hammock and spend time enjoying the area鈥檚 natural beauty.
3. Shop at the Boulder Farmers Market
Open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 13th Street between Arapahoe Ave. and Canyon Blvd., the offers fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted products and more. Support local farmers and entrepreneurs and, during the second week of each month, see live music and artisan shows.
4. Enjoy the Chautauqua Summer Series
Check out one of the concerts at the Chautauqua Auditorium. Featuring a variety of artists including the Gipsy Kings, Jesse Cook, Kenny G and more, this series offers a variety of genres. Tickets are available on .
5. 兔子先生传媒文化作品 the Pearl Street Mall
Walk along Boulder鈥檚 to grab a bite to eat, shop or people watch.
6. See a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater
兔子先生传媒文化作品 this amid the rock formations to see a show, do yoga or see a film 鈥渙n the rocks.鈥 This summer Glass Animals, Zeds Dead, Halsey and many other artists will perform. See the schedule at .
7. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park
Take a drive up to Estes Park to visit . At the park, you can hike, drive the scenic routes and view the wildlife. You will need a to enter the park and buy a park entrance pass for your car and the people in it.
8. Listen to Bands on the Bricks on Pearl Street
Each Wednesday from June 15 through Aug. 3 on the 1300th block of Pearl Street, see an . The beer garden will open at 5:30 p.m., openers perform at 6 p.m. and the headliners play from 7鈥 9 p.m.
9. Dine outside in Boulder
Soak up the sun on one of . At West End Tavern and Rosetta Hall, enjoy rooftop dining as you sit above Pearl Street. Relax at Japango or on Oak at 14th鈥檚 patio. 兔子先生传媒文化作品 the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse to sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy afternoon tea or dinner.
10. Traverse the Boulder Creek Path
Take a walk, run or bike down the 5.5 mile . The path parallels downtown, east of town and west towards the mountains. Cool off with a dip in the creek.