Downtown Boulder Travel Guide

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Boulder CO Aerial Panorama Downtown University District
Boulder CO Aerial Panorama Downtown University District
This map of downtown Boulder you can find at the kiosk of information for tourists.
Fantastic place to waste some hours. A true reflection of how cool Boulder is.
A view of the flat irons from downtown Boulder. #GorgeousNationalParks

Popular places to visit

Pearl Street Mall featuring a fountain

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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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
Boulder Colorado panorama as viewed from above

University of Colorado Boulder

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Colorado Boulder during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Colorado Boulder
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Folsom Field

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Folsom Field and enjoy other activities in Boulder such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Folsom Field
Chautauqua Park featuring mountains

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
This map of downtown Boulder you can find at the kiosk of information for tourists.

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

Things to do

Astronomy Tour

Astronomy Tour

฿1,398
per adult
Astronomy Tour
The Psycho Killer Escape Room

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

฿948
per adult
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Boulder Puzzling Adventure

฿1,086
per traveller
Boulder Puzzling Adventure
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

฿5,917
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
1-Hour Private Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿3,885
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿3,913
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
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Top hotels in Downtown Boulder

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 ฿3,083 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿3,083
฿4,737 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Black Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,189 reviews)
The room was spotless and great. The staff were amazing

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
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 ฿2,610 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿2,610
฿3,880 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Black Hawk. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,600 reviews)
Really nice hotel and room. More a luxury stay at blackhawk

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Hotel Boulderado

Hotel Boulderado

4 out of 5
2115 13th St Boulder CO
Stay at this luxury 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! (1,648 reviews)
Very clean. Nice staff.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

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Limelight Boulder

Limelight Boulder

4 out of 5
1295 University Ave Boulder CO
The price is ฿5,873 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,873
฿7,454 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Folsom Field and Media Archaeology ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Great view from room. Very friendly staff.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Limelight Boulder
Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton

Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton

2.5 out of 5
12101 N. Grant St. Thornton CO
The price is ฿1,750 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿1,750
฿1,956 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thornton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (592 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton
Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk

Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk

3 out of 5
340 Main Street Black Hawk CO
The price is ฿2,175 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿2,175
฿3,177 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Black Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,826 reviews)
Coffee pot

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Boulder

Flatirons mountains panorama from within Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado in the Summertime

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
Summer time in Boulder, CO - Chautauqua Mountain

Central Boulder

4/5(10 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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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
Aerial of Colorado University Boulder, Colorado, United States of America.

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 History Museum while you're exploring the area.

University Hill
Royal Arch Trail. Rewarding hike. Highly recommend micro spikes for winter months.

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
Panoramic view of the jagged peaks of the Flatirons mountains and Chautauqua Park meadow in autumn golden colors in front of the surrounding pine forest in Boulder, Colorado

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

Downtown Boulder Travel Guide