Introducing the Travel Boulder Summer-Fall 2025 Magazine

We are proud to unveil the latest issue of Travel Boulder magazine, for the summer and fall of 2025. 

Amid the turbulent times around us, we’re finding solace in the wonderful community we call home. We are thrilled that the Sundance Film Festival has chosen Boulder as its home for the next 10 years, arriving in 2027. The festival’s presence will only add to the creativity that makes Boulder so special.

This issue is full of adventures and things to do. To get you started, “Beat the Heat,” our popular bucket list feature, has some amazing ideas for ways you can cool off when temperatures start rising this summer.

Explore interior design with Kate Moore, the founder of Kimball Modern. Specializing in modern and mid-century modern residential design, Moore has transformed many Boulder-area homes.

Treat yourself to a meal at Marigold, where chef Theo Adley is stepping into his culinary identity and bringing world-class food and drinks to the tiny mountain town of Lyons. Want to enjoy the great outdoors, but don’t feel like roughing it? Check our round-up of scenic glamping destinations throughout the state. Or, if you’re looking for an even bigger adventure, consider some of the global destinations we spotlight in “Near and Far.”

Many parts of Colorado have inky-black skies and very little light pollution. Admire the cosmos while exploring a new part of the state, with a little help from our round-up of stargazing destinations around the state.

Venture up Highway 119 to the Longmont Climbing Collective, which recently opened a new world-class climbing facility. The massive new venue—which hosted the Ice Climbing World Cup in February—offers all-ages educational programs, recovery-focused amenities and more.

We also spent time with Katie Ellott, the founder and choreographer of 3rd Law Dance/Theater. The company’s name was inspired by English physicist Isaac Newton’s third law of motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. She shares her artistic vision and explains that dance can help foster a sense of community. “The third law speaks to our broader philosophy—art doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it is shaped by everyone who is involved in the creative process of art making,” Elliott says.

The Front Range culinary community offers a little something for everyone. For the committed carnivores, we’ve got a list of the best barbeque joints in Boulder County. Savor the tender smoked meats and flavor-packed sides. 

If you’re trying to eat plant-based, you may want to order some delicious instant lentils from Broomfield-based startup Lentiful. And if you’re an East Coast transplant (or just someone who appreciates a good bagel), stop by Fleishman’s Bagel and Delicatessen, a bright yellow food truck helmed by Danna Fleishman.

Meanwhile, on the drinks front, mixologists are turning to some unexpected ingredients to create delicious boozy concoctions that are anything but sweet. Savory cocktails are trending, so don’t miss out on these unique sips.

I hope you enjoy reading our magazine as much as we enjoyed creating it. Keep an eye on TravelBoulder.com, where we’ll be publishing the stories online throughout the summer and fall.

Have a wonderful summer and fall, and hopefully our magazine will inspire you to create new memories with your friends and family.

— John R. Brice

Publisher and Co-Founder of Travel Boulder