The cure for the winter doldrums? Get dreaming about a spring break getaway. In Boulder, that includes picnics in front of the Flatirons, hikes deep into the quiet woods, new spring dishes on chef-led menus, and zippy trips around town on an easy-to-ride e-bike. Spring events will be kicking into high gear soon, too.

Nibble on crispy chorizo croquettes, dip into a bowl of olive-oil-drizzled hummus or bite into the fluffiest waffle this side of Belgium. These dishes and more await at new restaurants popping up all over Boulder.

There’s still more than a month left to get a free night when you book two nights at a participating Boulder hotel. Give yourself time to linger longer and play an extra day.

The benefits of kids spending time outside digging in the dirt and rolling down hills are well studied. But kids in the U.S. only average about 7 minutes outside a day. That’s why we adore this list by Generation Wild of 100 Things to Do Outside Before You’re 12 (and your kids will, too!).