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.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Activities
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Our pick of the best Central Boulder Hotel Deals
Hotel Boulderado
Luv this place
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Following a mass power outage in Boulder I called around and found a hotel near me where I could sleep, recharge my phone, iPad, etc & just enjoy the simple comfort of electricity. Front desk was so kind checking me in & getting me into my room quickly. My day of departure I called for a late checkout ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Very clean room, beautiful hotel and very kind staff! The beds were so so comfy and the location was convenient for public transportation.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Clean and spacious with excellent service. I was unwell and needed something very specific to eat, and the staff happily prepared it for me—complimentary. I truly appreciated the care and hospitality. Loved my stay and will definitely return.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
Good hotel would stay again
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Moxy Boulder University
Everything was wonderful. Perfect in every way. Staff facilities and the ambiance were not to disappoint. From the moment we arrived until our departure everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Dairy Center for the Arts and Downtown Boulder Historic District 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 History Museum 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.
