Central Boulder Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group

Popular places to visit

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Pearl Street Mall

4/5(5 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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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.

Chautauqua Park
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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
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Flatirons

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Flatirons and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Flatirons
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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
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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.

Colorado Chautauqua

Activities

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Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour

NZ$397
Per adult
Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour
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Climb the Flatirons

NZ$487
Per adult
Climb the Flatirons
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Downtown Boulder Mural Walking Tour

NZ$49
Per adult
Downtown Boulder Mural Walking Tour
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Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour

NZ$178
Per adult
Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour
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Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

NZ$162
Per adult
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
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Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

NZ$162
Per adult
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
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Our pick of the best Central Boulder Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is NZ$246 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$246
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (872 reviews)
Friendly, clean, outstanding service.
"Absolutely amazing staff. Everyone was very helpful and very kind. The rooms were immaculate. I do wish that I had seen the sign that said I didn’t need service so that I could’ve been more eco-friendly. I was absolutely stunned when I walked into clean room every day until I noticed the sign on ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado
3.5 out of 5
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO
The price is NZ$285 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$285
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)
"Wonderful stay at an historic hotel. Highly recommend this property."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Boulderado
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
The price is NZ$290 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$290
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great spot. Easy and convenient"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Basecamp Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
The price is NZ$347 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$347
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient for our business purposes."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Basecamp Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
4 out of 5
2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is NZ$338 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$338
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
3 out of 5
2550 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is NZ$328 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$328
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (457 reviews)
"Stay was good"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder

Pearl Street Mall featuring a fountain

Downtown Boulder

While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.

Downtown Boulder
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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
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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.

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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
Boulder which includes a sunset and kayaking or canoeing as well as a large group of people

Goss - Grove

If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

University Hill

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