Downtown Boulder Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Boulder
Pearl Street Mall which includes street scenes
Pearl Street Mall which includes signage
Pearl Street Mall showing a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Pearl Street Mall featuring a garden and a fountain

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
University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

4/5(5 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Colorado Boulder, a top university in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Flagstaff Mountain

Flagstaff Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Flagstaff Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Flagstaff Mountain

Activities

The Psycho Killer Escape Room

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

AU$48
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$196
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Boulder Puzzling Adventure

AU$55
per traveller
Boulder Puzzling Adventure
Astronomy Tour

Astronomy Tour

AU$71
per adult
Astronomy Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

AU$265
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
"Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"

"Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"

AU$470
per adult
"Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"
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Our pick of the best Downtown Boulder Hotel Deals

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
4 out of 5
111 Richman St, Black Hawk, CO
The price is AU$173 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Black Hawk. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,703 reviews)
"love it."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
4 out of 5
488 Main St, Black Hawk, CO
The price is AU$234 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$234
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Black Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,214 reviews)
"Always great"

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado
3.5 out of 5
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO
The price is AU$319 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,464 reviews)
"Since attending CU in the late 70's early 80's, I've missed brunch at the Boulderado and have wanted to stay there. I've finally retired and am back in Colorado. This was on my bucket list, so I went to a dance performance and stayed in one of the historic rooms. I had no street noise, or even people ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Hotel Boulderado
Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton
Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton
2.5 out of 5
12101 N. Grant St., Thornton, CO
The price is AU$130 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thornton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (81 reviews)
"Rooms need updating."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton
Table Mountain Inn
Table Mountain Inn
3 out of 5
1310 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The price is AU$263 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Golden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,115 reviews)
"Great stay and loved our room with balcony overlooking Main Street and table mountain"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

Table Mountain Inn
Omni Interlocken
Omni Interlocken
4 out of 5
500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield, CO
The price is AU$342 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$342
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Broomfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at the Omni. Food was great. Service was exceptional. Very clean. Will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Omni Interlocken
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Boulder

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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

Central Boulder

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Central Boulder, Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Central Boulder
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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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Newlands

If you're spending some time in Newlands, Long's Garden and Long's Iris Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Newlands
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Flagstaff

Flagstaff might not have many top sights, but Colorado Chautauqua and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Flagstaff

Downtown Boulder Travel Guide

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