With the crazy world we live in, we need to focus on staying active and escaping the same boring old routine. We are lucky to live in beautiful Boulder, where the changing of the seasons brings us new adventures and experiences every few months.
Our latest issue of Travel Boulder magazine brings you insights on how to make the most of your time this winter and spring. We start with our favorite “bucket list,” providing soul-soothing suggestions ranging from forest bathing to skinning dipping and so much more.
We chat with ceramic artist Liz Quan, who creates masterpieces in her North Boulder studio, and we explore Fire & Ice, a brand new wellness destination in Longmont. Whether you’re a car lover or not, check out the Shelby American Collection in Gunbarrel, which recently expanded its footprint.
If you’re hoping to get out of town for a quick getaway, writer Brittany Anas offers a few suggestions—from Cancun to Maui. No passport? No problem. Head to Le French Café in Boulder, where Agnes and Quentin Garrigou dish out cozy French comfort food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
If you fancy a staycation, book a stay at the new Limelight Boulder, which is still celebrating its opening on University Hill in August 2025. Spend the day shopping for well-made, gently loved furniture and accessories at Curio Consignment, then enjoy dinner at one of our favorite sushi restaurants in Boulder County.
The Sundance Film Festival will be relocating to Boulder in January 2027, so we’ve rounded up a few famous filming locations throughout Colorado. And if you can’t wait until then, check out our list of other film festivals happening across the state in 2026.
When the weather outside is frightful, head indoors to a “makerspace” to get your creative juices flowing. Or, breathe new life into your home with one of Ted Bradley’s artistic “light sculptures,” which are handcrafted with care right here in Boulder.
However you choose to spend this winter and spring, we hope you enjoy this issue of Travel Boulder.
John Brice
