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.
Flatirons
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour
Boulder: City Highlights Private Walking Tour with Guide
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in Central Boulder
![Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9140000/9132200/9132198/602a0cfb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024
![Hotel Boulderado](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15100/15084/c8cb7215_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Hilton Garden Inn Boulder](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19200000/19195800/19195757/c0d93c5d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Basecamp Boulder](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42500/42471/de5c372f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18950000/18946900/18946869/5a3c1e55_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
![Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19662800/19662715/13d3294b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
![Pearl Street Mall featuring a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74043-Pearl-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Boulder
While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.
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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.
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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.
![Boulder which includes a sunset and kayaking or canoeing as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56306-Boulder-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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