A Perfect Day Outdoors

A Perfect Day Outdoors

Breakfast: Enjoy breathtaking views from Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Road, 303.440.3776. While you’re there:

Mid-Morning: Experience some of Boulder’s recreational activities: (Call 303.442.2911 for rentals and instructors)

Hike in the open space next to Chautauqua. Stop at the Ranger Station for trail maps.
Bike or rollerblade along Boulder Creek Path, which spans 5.5 miles through the center of town.
Visit the kayak course on Boulder Creek. Located just west of Eben G. Fine Park at the west end of Arapahoe Avenue.
Attempt fly-fishing in Boulder Creek with a professional guide.
Kinsley Outfitters, 1155 13th Street, 303.442.6204
Rocky Mountain Anglers, 629-B S. Broadway, 303.447.2400
Enjoy a tubing adventure down Boulder Creek. Tubes can be purchased at Conoco Gas Station, 1201 Arapahoe Avenue, 303.442.6293.
Try rock climbing with instructors from Boulder Rock Club. 2829 Mapleton Avenue, 303.938.1411.
Rent a canoe or paddleboat at the Boulder Reservoir, 303.441.3456.

Lunch: Pack a delicious picnic lunch at a local health food store:

Whole Foods
2905 Pearl Street
303.545.6611
Whole Foods
2584 Baseline Road
303.499.7636
Alfalfa’s
1651 Broadway
720.420.8400
Ideal Market
1275 Alpine Avenue
303.443.1354
Stop by the Boulder Farmer’s Market,
located on 13th Street between Canyon & Arapahoe. Saturdays 8am-2pm, April-October and Wednesdays 4-8pm, May-October.

Afternoon: Take pleasure in:

A scenic glider ride with Mile High Gliding, 303.527.1122.
A magical voyage in a hot air balloon ride with Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights, 303.939.9323.
A stroll along Pearl Street Mall, filled with shops, galleries and sidewalk cafés, 303.449.3774.
One of Boulder’s 30,000 acres of open space, 303.442.3282.
A drive to Boulder Falls a few miles west on Canyon Boulevard.
A scenic drive along Peak to Peak highway, 303.442.2911or visit Rocky Mountain National Park, 970.586.1206.

Evening: Dine at one of Boulder’s unique restaurants: (Call 303.442.2911 for a Restaurant Guide)

720-771-9401