Things You Can Do in Boulder Right Now

If you are starting to venture out — or if you have family or friends visiting — here are a few ways to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. Boulder is fortunate to enjoy a stunning natural location, 45,000 acres of open space and lots of recreation opportunities. An increasing number of businesses are re-opening in Boulder, as well.

Don't hesitate to call us (Boulder's official tourism office) if you need further information, have questions about the status of things in Boulder or need assistance: 303-442-2911.

Scenic Drives

There is great clarity in a mountain drive and plenty to see along these scenic drives.

Hiking and Nature Walks

Peace and optimism are available on 150 miles of trails right in the city of Boulder. Go for a hike on dozens of trails including these easy nature outings. Make sure to choose one that is not crowded, even if that involves additional driving or a change of plans. 

Just 20 minutes from Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park is open sunrise to sunset (entry fees apply). Picnicking is not allowed, and you must wear a face covering. Rocky Mountain National Park reopens May 27, 2020. For information on how to visit, go to the RMNP website.

Important reminders:

• Bring your face covering. They are required in Boulder County by public health order. 
• Maintain at least six feet of distance between yourself and others. If you need to pass someone on the trail, communicate with them to allow the recommended six feet of distance.
• View suggested one-way travel areas, trails that are wider than six-feet and areas that see high and low visitation through OSMP's interactive trails map.
• If you're feeling ill, absolutely do not visit open space. 
• If parking is full, move on to another park or trailhead.
• Do not take risks. Keep rangers, deputies and other first responders safe. ​

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Mountain Biking 

Go mountain biking on six major trail systems. The same important reminders above apply.

Bird-Watching

Read our bird-watching guide for where to go and what to look for. The same important reminders above apply.

Art Walks

• Go for an outdoor art walk.
• View Boulder's many fascinating murals.

Photo Tour

Go on a self-guided photo tour of Boulder.

Solo Yoga

Find a quiet park and do some yoga.

Get Food to Go

Many Boulder restaurants are accommodating requests for curbside pickup or are waiving delivery charges. Here's a list of Boulder restaurants with curbside, to-go or delivery.

Picnic

Bring a blanket, get something to go from Boulder's amazing restaurants and head to Boulder's parks, which have remained open.    

Shopping

Many shops have reopened. They are cleaning rigorously and regularly, wearing face coverings, sanitizing point of sale stations and will remove any tried-on items from the floor for a "rest" period before they can be put back out. Some shops are only allowing a certain number of shoppers in the store at a time, others are by appointment only and some are doing curbside pickup only. To go inside, you will need a face covering by order of Boulder County Public Health. Here are two good resources for checking on what's open and how they are operating:

Enjoy Some Good Food

Restaurants are allowed to serve guests inside at 50% capacity inside, with expanded capacity outside. The city has taken extraordinary steps to close streets to through traffic so that restaurants can open additional seating right on the street, so those who are ready can trying dining out again. Some breweries are open now, too, but bars that do not serve food remain closed.

Photo taken May 30, 2020

Don't Leave the House Without...

• Your face covering. They are required in Boulder County by public health order. 
• A well-charged cell phone, so you can use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking, order food to go, take pictures of maps and use it as a tool to avoid tactile contact.
• Hand sanitizer.
• Sunscreen.
• A full water bottle.

Contact Us

If you have questions about things to do in Boulder, please feel free to get in touch with us.