Central Boulder Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Boulder
Popular places to visit
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.
Boulder Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.
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.
Activities
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Boulder: Best of Boulder eBike Tour – City to Foothills
Rocky Mountains: Peak to Peak & Estes Park Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Central Boulder Hotel Deals
Hotel Boulderado
Front desk and car valet were very helpful. Thx.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Very clean, and located near many stores. Parking is expensive and breakfast is average.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Moxy Boulder University
Nice modern hotel with a friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Clean room, friendly staff nice breakfast nice coffee bar
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Spacious, clean rooms. Had to request bedding for the pull out couch and we only had 3 towels for a room that was for 6 people (though we only had 4). But very responsive to the requests. We would stay again.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Basecamp Boulder
Super cool hotel with super fun amenities with the climbing wall. Don't do what I did and check-in after 10pm and not realise there is an ice machine in the laundry room. Nice staff and a really good location with great parking. Would stay again and I wish I had stayed for more nights
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Goss - Grove
If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Boulder
While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.
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.
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.
Old North Boulder
Old North Boulder might not have many top sights, but Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
