Downtown Boulder Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Our pick of the best Downtown Boulder Hotel Deals
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Great all around
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Very spacious and modern hotel room. In terms of service, we ordered a steak that was overcooked and dry at the restaurant that took over 1/2 hour to arrive - and the manager agreed to take it off the bill after we complained.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster
Good...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Boulderado
All good the spruce rest was great
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Westminster
Renovating hot tub and pool with no notice on their website. Wouldn’t have booked if that information was provided.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
City Inn
Nice room with great service. They were able to work with my late check in and very early check out with no problem.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Boulder
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.
Central Boulder
If you're spending some time in Central Boulder, Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall 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.
Newlands
If you're spending some time in Newlands, Long's Garden and Long's Iris Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Flagstaff
Flagstaff might not have many top sights, but Colorado Chautauqua and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
