McGuckin: This Isn’t Your Regular Hardware Store
Editor’s note: We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dave Hight, the longtime owner of Boulder’s McGuckin Hardware. We were fortunate enough to chat with Dave and learn all about McGuckin’s storied history for this magazine profile by Aimee Heckel. If you’re not from around here, it might seem strange that a hardware […]
Carousel of Happiness
As the animals whirl round and round, the world beyond the carousel melts into a blur of colors and sounds. Reality hangs on the melody of a 1913 Wurlitzer organ. No matter which seat you choose, you are riding history and a dream. Each hand-carved, wooden animal in the menagerie has its own story and […]
Winter Activities in Boulder for Kids
As a parent, don’t think of wintertime as something you have to survive. Think of it as different adventures waiting to happen. When the weather gets cold, it can be trickier to entertain your kiddos. You can’t just bring them to a playground and let them run their wiggles out for the whole afternoon, at […]
Boulder County Farmers Market 2018, Unlike Anything Else
This is so much more than just outdoor grocery shopping. The Boulder County Farmers Market is one of the most happening events in Boulder. A trip to town wouldn’t be complete without it. This is Boulder at its purest. Walk past colorful booths selling local produce and products and shake hands with the farmers who […]
Happening Highlights
There’s something about the blinking lights and the loud music and the spinning until I nearly barf. I never outgrew the carnival. When I see a ferris wheel, I have to stop and ride. There’s a certain atmosphere at the Boulder County Fair. The air is dusty and buzzing. You can smell horses in the […]
5 Unique Ways to Use Boulder County’s Community Gardens
These aren’t your ordinary garden plots. This is a collection of hundreds of urban garden plots throughout Boulder County, community gathering places, outdoor classrooms and a unique way to connect with nature while in Boulder. The 17-acre garden at 1630 Hawthorne in Boulder is also the last agriculturally-zoned piece of land in the city of […]
Events in Boulder This Week
We knew we had arrived when we saw a paper mache egg flying through the air. It landed with a dramatic clop! and sent a candy-filled explosion across the pavement. The crowd oohed and ahhed. It was better than fireworks—although we would soon get to see Longmont’s impressive fireworks display in an uncrowded, lakeside field. I […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boulder 2018
Fifty-three thousand voices sing the “Star Spangled Banner” in unison. A rainbow of fireworks explode with the backdrop of the Flatiron Mountains. It’s no wonder Travel + Leisure has named Boulder one of America’s Best Towns for July 4th multiple times. Boulder knows how to party, and it shows its patriotism in its own way on July […]
Top Free Things to Do at the Boulder Public Library
If you are looking for an answer, head to the library. In Boulder, the library can even answer the question, “What to do on a budget?” The Boulder Public Library is not your average collection of books. It is also a popular hub for tons of events in town, and best of all, almost everything […]
The Best Boulder Parks to Enjoy on Weekends
Sunshine. Cool grass. Blue skies. This is how Boulder does weekends. When the workweek is over, the parks come to life. It’s easy to find some open space in Boulder; the city itself has more than 60 different parks. Whether you’re in town for a weekend getaway, you’re a local looking for some outdoor time […]
A Road Trip to Colorado Springs
Feed a mountain giraffe. Try the hottest salsa you’ve ever tasted. Plunge 150 feet into the canyon at 100 miles per hour. Experience total darkness in a mysterious, underground world. Welcome to Colorado Springs. It’s no ski resort, so Colorado Springs can sometimes get overlooked by travelers visiting Colorado or Boulderites looking for a close-to-home […]
Happening Highlights
The energy was otherworldly, like I had placed a foot onto the sun. Voices cheered loudly in the stadium, which arched around me in an enthusiastic embrace. I felt his hand grab mine, and we did it. We crossed the finish line together, father and daughter. His one voice seemed to cheer louder for me than […]
The Locals Guide to the 2017 Boulder Creek Fest
You know it’s summertime when the Boulder Creek Festival transforms downtown Boulder into one massive party. The creek fest is one of Boulder’s biggest and most popular events of the year. Maybe it’s the excitement about warmer weather. Maybe it’s the three days of free entertainment, even the concerts on the multiple stages. The 400-plus vendors, […]
Top 11 Children’s Shops in Boulder County
Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly souvenir, an object of parental bribery or you forgot to pack something in your suitcase, when you’re on vacation, sometimes you need to hit the children’s shops. Boulder and the surrounding cities in Boulder County don’t have a ton of children-specific stores, but what they do have far exceeds […]
The 5 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Boulder
Most hotels in Boulder are excellent for families, aside from a few B&Bs and short-term rentals that cater to adults only. But if you’re looking for a fun home base that goes out of its way to make your kids feel comfortable, these are for you. Here are our top five kid-friendly places to stay […]
The Top 12 Outdoor Activities With Your Kids
If you want to take your children to one of the world’s best play areas, take them to Boulder. This city, designed by renowned architect Mother Nature, is carefully crafted to offer endless opportunities for exploration, adventure and action. From the hilltops to the swim beach, from the gardens to the go-karts, Boulder’s outdoor wonderland […]
Experience Downtown Boulder With Your Kids
Downtown Boulder is made for families. Here are eight the best ways to experience it with your little ones. Pick one destination or combine your favorites to fill your summer with family-friendly fun. Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun This article is part of a larger series. To see all the articles in this Ultimate […]
The 11 Best, Family-Friendly Restaurants in Boulder
Maybe your children like sashimi with a dash of wasabi. Maybe they like elegant spoonfuls of tuna tartare, followed by kale salad and duck confit. Maybe. But probably not. While Boulder is one of the foodiest towns in America, with award-winning restaurants and ever more impressive menus that bring adult food-lovers to their knees, some […]
Boulder’s Ultimate Guide to Family Fun
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Time and time again, Boulder has been lauded for being one of the nation’s top college towns. But it’s also great for the younger crowd: for kids and families. Boulder is a […]
5 Family-Friendly Day Trips From Boulder
Boulder is a family-friendly paradise, with tons of opens space and parks, rec centers that put most high-end gyms to shame and a regular line-up of festivals all year. There’s no need to leave Boulder to entertain your kids. But in case you feel like breaking through the Boulder bubble, there are plenty of great […]
