Central Boulder Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Pearl Street Mall

4.5/5(13 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
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Chautauqua Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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
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Flatirons

Explore the great outdoors at Flatirons and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Flatirons
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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
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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
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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

Things to do

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Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour

฿8,634
Per adult
Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour
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Boulder: Vail and Breckenridge Smartphone Audio Tour

฿356
Per adult
Boulder: Vail and Breckenridge Smartphone Audio Tour
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Private Rocky Mountain Foraging Experience

฿7,048
Per adult
Private Rocky Mountain Foraging Experience
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Wall to Wall Boulder eBike Mural Ride (2 hour)

฿3,348
Per adult
Wall to Wall Boulder eBike Mural Ride (2 hour)
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Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour

฿3,876
Per adult
Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour
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Boulder: City Highlights Private Walking Tour with Guide

฿11,277
Per adult
Boulder: City Highlights Private Walking Tour with Guide
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Top hotels in Central Boulder

Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado
3.5 out of 5
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿5,987 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿5,987
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this historic hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,197 reviews)
"Really good stay. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite that had a coffee maker and a usable mini fridge. Everything well maintained and clean. No included breakfast, but there is a nice restaurant downstairs. Also a bar and a comedy basement! Super close to Pearl Street mall. Historic building was charming, ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Hotel Boulderado
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿6,003 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿6,003
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean and friendly minus the construction.
"Good stay, clean hotel with friendly staff. Nice rooms for the most part. Out front is an unsightly nightmare construction site that makes parking and unloading a challenge at times. Also remodeling on the 2nd floor made navigation difficult in that area."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿5,987 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿5,987
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
Boulder gem
"Always enjoy staying this hotel in the heart of Boulder. Modern, clean, comfortable, excellent location. Great little bar and Cafe/ breakfast place. Friendly and helpful service"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿7,873 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿7,873
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient for our business purposes."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

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 ฿6,918 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿6,918
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"Stay was good"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
4 out of 5
2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿7,125 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿7,125
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder

Pearl Street Mall featuring a fountain

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 Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Goss - Grove
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University Hill

5/5(1 area review)

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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