South Boulder 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
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Private "Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"
Full Day Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park Lunch Included
Top hotels in South Boulder
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Staff was very courteous. Everything was very clean however, I have never experienced such a strong, horrible chlorine smell from one of the hot tubs, had to wash our bathing suits twice
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
It was very beautiful and the pool was amazing!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Boulderado
All good! Extra clean room! Pleasant vibe. I do think that at an upscale hotel like the Boulderado there should be drip coffee available in the lobby free of charge, at least in the morning hours. This would be a nice courtesy for paying guests.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel
Nice room
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Westminster
We came down from Wy for two nights for the Bronco game. We feel we have discovered our go to hotel for any events that we come to Denver for. Staff was amazing and locale was great. Johnny C
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton
Clean room, great staff and peaceful environment!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Boulder
Table Mesa
While Table Mesa isn't home to many top sights, Fiske Planetarium and NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory are some notable places to visit nearby.
Martin Acres
When in Martin Acres, you can plan a visit to NIST Headquarters and NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lower Chautauqua
Though Lower Chautauqua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colorado Chautauqua and Fox Theater.
Baseline Sub
While Baseline Sub isn't home to many top sights, CU Events Center and Boulder Creek are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Boulder
While visiting East Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Boulder Creek and Rolando Campos.
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.
