Central Boulder Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
Boulder which includes signage, a small town or village and street scenes
Boulder which includes a square or plaza and wild flowers
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group

Popular places to visit

Pearl Street Mall

Pearl Street Mall

4/5(5 reviews)

Shop, dine or simply enjoy the atmosphere of Boulder's busy downtown shopping quarter. Relax by flower-filled gardens and let your children splash in the fountains.

Pearl Street Mall
Boulder Theater

Boulder Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Boulder Theater during your stay in Boulder. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.

Boulder Theater
Chautauqua Park which includes mountains

Chautauqua Park

Embark on gentle or rigorous hikes and photograph native wildlife at this popular city park. See cultural performances and learn about a historic education movement.

Chautauqua Park
Downtown Boulder Historic District

Downtown Boulder Historic District

You can find out about the history of Boulder with a visit to Downtown Boulder Historic District. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Downtown Boulder Historic District

Fox Theater

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Fox Theater

Colorado Chautauqua

You can find out about the history of Boulder when you stop by Colorado Chautauqua. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

Colorado Chautauqua

Activities

The Psycho Killer Escape Room

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

AU$49
per adult
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
1-Hour Private Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

AU$201
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

AU$171
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Boulder Puzzling Adventure

AU$56
per traveller
Boulder Puzzling Adventure
Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

AU$272
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park
4 Hours Immersive Boulder Flatiron Hike

Immersive Boulder Flatiron Hike

AU$145
per adult
Immersive Boulder Flatiron Hike
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Our pick of the best Central Boulder Hotel Deals

Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado
3.5 out of 5
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$249 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,393 reviews)
"Lovely property, can definitely see why its been around so long. Has a bar and a restaurant inside, with nice atmosphere! Rooms were quiet and clean, will be staying again"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hotel Boulderado
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$169 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great Staff and hotel!
"We were celebrating my birthday and the staff were amazing! Everyone was very professional and warm!"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Moxy Boulder
Moxy Boulder
2.5 out of 5
1247 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$212 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fox Theater and Media Archaeology Lab are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
"No free parking"

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

Moxy Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$234 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"it is decent."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$231 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$231
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)
"Simple, clean, cozy rooms with comfortable beds and good pour over coffee. The property has a lot to offer - a game room with a fireplace, plenty of board games, couches and tables, a rock climbing wall, and a ping pong table; outdoor fire pits where you can roast marshmallows; a sauna and hot tub; ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Basecamp Boulder
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
3 out of 5
2550 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$288 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$288
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (554 reviews)
"Clean rooms, clean bathrooms, great complimentary breakfast"

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder

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Downtown Boulder

While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.

Downtown Boulder
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Whittier

If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Whittier
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Mapleton Hill

If you're spending some time in Mapleton Hill, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History are top sights worth seeing.

Mapleton Hill
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Lower Arapahoe

If you're spending some time in Lower Arapahoe, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Boulder Creek are top sights worth seeing.

Lower Arapahoe
Boulder which includes a sunset and kayaking or canoeing as well as a large group of people

Goss - Grove

If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Goss - Grove
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University Hill

Unique features of University Hill include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Fox Theater or Boulder Public Library while you're exploring the area.

University Hill

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