Things To Do
Pearl Street Mall
The Pearl Street Mall is the heart of downtown Boulder, full of local shops, restaurants, and lively street performers—great for a wander! On Saturdays, the farmers market is set up on Pearl Street. Explore local art, food and live music from 8am and 2pm. Great thing to do before we all gather at the welcome party that evening!
Royal Arch Hiking Trail
A Boulder classic! This ~3 mile hike from Chautauqua Park climbs through pine forests and red rock formations to a stunning natural stone arch with sweeping mountain views. It’s a bit steep but worth the effort—just bring water and start early!
Boulder Creek Tubing
Stroll or float along Boulder Creek! On warm days, we love renting tubes and floating through town. You can pick up tube rentals downtown at Crystal Ski Shop, and enjoy the sunshine from the water. If tubing, we recommend dropping in at Eben G. Fine Park. Get out where you please, but just know that you will have to walk back along the Boulder Creek Path. For that reason, water shoes are highly recommended!
Boulder Canyon Biking Trail
Fun fact: almost everything in Boulder is accessible via bike path! Rent bikes or e-bikes from University Bicycles to putz around town, or ride the scenic Boulder Canyon Trail, which follows the creek through shaded canyons and mountain views. It’s a beautiful, easygoing ride that shows off Boulder’s outdoorsy charm!