COME TO LIFE Bound over to Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall , bustling with street performers, local vendors and shops showcasing Rockies-ready spring fashion. Take a hike in Chautauqua Park , where the jutting Flatirons are on full display or bike along the water on the Boulder Creek Path . Don’t forget to stop at the Boulder Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where you can pick up some juicy produce, fresh-baked bread and handmade crafts. As the day winds down, take a seat for farm-to-table dining, savoring the flavors of the season at local favorites like Michelin-recognized Bramble & Hare , known for “Dirt Dinners” that celebrate seasonal ingredients at peak flavor and freshness. Hop on your bike and soak up the pure fun of downtown Fort Collins. Craft-beer connoisseurs will be in heaven touring the New Belgium and Odell breweries to learn the secrets to making their perfect pints — and maybe sampling a couple while you’re there! Take a hike to Horsetooth Falls (bring shoe spikes in early spring) to uncover a tumbling waterfall and stunning outlooks of the city’s massive reservoir. Wander the charming Old Town area, famous for inspiring Disneyland’s Main Street, which is lined with historical buildings housing boutique shops, art galleries and eateries with cool patios and live music. Welcome the first flowers of the season in Grand Junction. Stop by Belli Fiori Lavender Farm to walk through billowy purple fields and buy some fragrant bunches. Or spot osprey, blue heron and hawks on the Audubon Section of the Riverfront Trail system. Bring your binoculars and bask in cool air and sunny rays as you hike along the 1.5-mile path. Cyclists will want to plan their trip around spring’s thrill-filled mountain-biking events like the Grand Junction Rides and Vibes , where you can hit the dirt and compete or just groove to live music. For a dose of culture, catch a performance at the historic Avalon Theatre , where symphonies, ballerinas and comedians regularly take the stage. LISA SEAMAN/MILES PARTNERSHIP Boulder Farmers Market 34 1-800-COLORADO
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