Central Boulder, CO
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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 on your trip to 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 stop at Downtown Boulder Historic District. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Boulder Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.
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 biking trails.
Things to do
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Boulder: Best of Boulder eBike Tour – City to Foothills
Central Boulder Hotel Deals
Hotel Boulderado
"Awesome historic hotel! We really enjoyed exploring and experiencing the atmosphere."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
"Amazing stay! We had the corner room with our baby! We loved it and so did he :) staff was very helpful and it was the cleanest hotel on our cross country trip!"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Moxy Boulder University
"Nice modern hotel with a friendly staff."
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
"The man that checked us in was awesome. Kind, helpful, thoughtful!"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
"If I could have got my money back, I would have gone somewhere else."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Basecamp Boulder
"Super cool hotel with super fun amenities with the climbing wall. Don't do what I did and check-in after 10pm and not realise there is an ice machine in the laundry room. Nice staff and a really good location with great parking. Would stay again and I wish I had stayed for more nights"
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Central Boulder
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Goss - Grove
While visiting Goss - Grove, you might make a stop by sights like Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District.
Downtown Boulder
While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.
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.
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.
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.