Central Boulder Travel Guide
Boulder
Visit Central 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.
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.
Boulder Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.
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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Boulder Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Private "Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"
Full Day Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park Lunch Included
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Very clean. Nice staff.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Clean room great location people were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Moxy Boulder University
Staff was excellent and extremely helpful. The hotel was kept clean throughout and the hot tub was a very nice addition to our stay. We will definitely be staying there again!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
All good except furnace was very noisy & interrupted sleep when it kicked on
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Boulder Marriott
Clean room and amenities
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Conveniently located to places I needed to go.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
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 History Museum 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.
