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Whether you’re returning for Alumni Weekend, call Boulder home or planning a weekend getaway, there’s no better place to revisit this spring than the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder. From campus favorites to new discoveries, here are a few ways to reminisce and reconnect.Ìý

1. Folsom FieldÌý

Grab your tickets for this year’s , April 11. Rain, snow or shine, you can watch the spring game while you celebrate, kick back and enjoy classic stadium food with fellow Buffs.Ìý

2. Colorado Shakespeare FestivalÌýÌý

The Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre is back after last year’s renovations, welcoming audiences once again. The returns to the iconic open-air venue for a season of drama, romance and unforgettable evenings set against the Flatirons.Ìý

3. CU Boulder Student Recreation CenterÌý

Whether you’re squeezing in a workout, playing pickleball or tennis on the rooftop or taking a dip in the Buff Pool, the Rec Center is a campus staple.Ìý

4. Limelight Hotel Boulder and Moxy BoulderÌý

Check out these two fantastic hotels right across from campus. Both are great places to stay for Alumni Weekend with discounted rates. The Limelight Hotel even features a new CU Book Store to grab some fresh Buffs gear.Ìý

5. Varsity LakeÌý

Stroll through campus and snap some updated Forever Buff photos at Varsity Lake. It’s the perfect place to sit on a bench, read, enjoy lunch or reconnect with an old friend while soaking up the fresh spring air.Ìý

6. The SinkÌý

After a walk around The Hill and a visit to your old college house, stop by this iconic restaurant and see if you can find your name somewhere written on the walls.Ìý

7. Hellems Arts and Sciences BuildingÌý

Stop by the newly reopened Hellems Building, a project two years in the making. Designed with sustainability and student success in mind, the revitalized space reflects CU’s Arts and Sciences commitment to a liberal arts education.ÌýÌý

8. Farrand FieldÌý

Lay out a towel and enjoy a picnic lunch with the perfect mountain view. And don’t forget a now-and-then photo under the Farrand Field arch.Ìý

9. Chautauqua ParkÌý

What better way to enjoy Boulder than a trip to Chautauqua? Climb the Second Flatiron, hike to Royal Arch or enjoy lunch at the Chautauqua Dining Hall. Forever Buffs can even join an exclusive Alumni Weekend scenic hike around the park.Ìý

10. Pearl Street MallÌý

Ring in the spring season with a stroll past the tulips on Pearl Street. Revisit an old favorite restaurant or discover somewhere new — it’s the perfect way to wrap up a Boulder weekend.Ìý

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