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.
University of Colorado Boulder
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.
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.
Activities
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Our pick of the best Central Boulder Hotel Deals
Hotel Boulderado
The only place to stay in Boulder. Period.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Everything
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Clean room. Friendly staff. Convenient location for downtown and college.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Clean and quiet. Comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Basecamp Boulder
Staff was super helpful and welcoming
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Moxy Boulder University
Clean room, friendly staff, lovely patio. However, seeing the disposable cups for coffee and water is really disappointing. I recommend real mugs and cups. The throwaway culture is pervasive. Moxy can be a part of the change.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
Downtown Boulder
While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Dairy Center for the Arts and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lower Arapahoe
If you're spending some time in Lower Arapahoe, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Boulder Creek 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.
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.
