Sunshine Canyon Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Boulder: Wall To Wall Boulder eBike Mural Tour
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in Sunshine Canyon
Hotel Boulderado
Great
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder
Yes.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Westin Westminster
Booked a king bed room and when arrived was told that the room was not avaiable. Hotel charges an additional $15 per day for parking on thier property. Check out was supposed to be noon, at 7 am doors started slamming, at 8 am cleaning crew pounded on door, then again at 9 am. Restaurant was super ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Limelight Boulder
Clean spacious rooms centrally located adjacent to campus. Lovely stay, great restaurant!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster
This hotel was excellent, from checking in to checking out. The staff was friendly, patient and helpful. The rooms were clean. The location was excellent-everything was nearby. I would def recommend and def return!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Boulder
A microwave in the room would have been nice. The breakfast wasn’t free, but it was good and so was the service
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunshine Canyon
Newlands
If you're spending some time in Newlands, Long's Garden and Long's Iris Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Rural North Boulder
When in Rural North Boulder, you can plan a visit to Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Boulder
If you're spending some time in North Boulder, Nomad Theater and Wonderland Trail are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
