South Boulder Travel Guide
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Visit South Boulder
Popular places to visit

University of Colorado Boulder
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.

Folsom Field
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.

Pearl Street Mall
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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Boulder Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in South Boulder

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Beautiful hotel with amazing on-site amenities! Room was clean and hotel overall had a very luxurious ambiance. Restaurants were great and we enjoyed the live entertainment! We had an amazing time!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Amazing room, not kid friendly
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Boulder
The room was adequate, but no breakfast, they charge for coffee and water. Before I left there was a notice that they were going to start charging for parking, and the parking area was not not highly competitive, there was ample parking. No need to charge, other than they want to pinch you for as ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Boulderado
Great Staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Limelight Boulder
Nothing below wonderful from the facility, to food, to location, and finally the staff. We had a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Denver, CO – Downtown
The TV was barely visible. The bathtub didn't drain but that didn't matter since the water barely came out of the shower head. And after arranging for the shower head to be replaced, they didn't bother to show up to do it. I guess for $400 a week why should I to get to take a decent shower or watch ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Boulder

Martin Acres
When in Martin Acres, you can plan a visit to NIST Headquarters and NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lower Chautauqua
Though Lower Chautauqua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colorado Chautauqua and Fox Theater.

Baseline Sub
While Baseline Sub isn't home to many top sights, CU Events Center and Boulder Creek are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Boulder
While visiting East Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Boulder Creek and Rolando Campos.

University Hill
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.

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


