Downtown Boulder Travel Guide
Boulder
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.
Folsom Field
Catch an event at Folsom Field and enjoy other activities in Boulder such as cycling.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.
Things to do
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Boulder: Best of Boulder eBike Tour – City to Foothills
Boulder: Wall To Wall Boulder eBike Mural Tour
Rocky Mountains: Peak to Peak & Estes Park Small Group Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Boulder
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Great stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
The room was very nice, clean. The mini fridge didn’t work and the “hot” water in the shower was barely lukewarm. When we first arrived I asked where a restroom was (been riding in the car for a few hours) I was told “over there” with a pointed finger and no direction otherwise. The pool/hot tub ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Boulderado
Beautiful building with some old world charm. Great staff:)
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Westin Westminster
Breakfast was good. They need more help on the floor. No host by the door and waitresses need to clean tables, be the hostess, and attend the tables. Bad management.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Omni Interlocken
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Limelight Boulder
Amazing breakfast
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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.
Central Boulder
If you're spending some time in Central Boulder, Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall 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.
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.
Goss - Grove
If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
