Central Boulder
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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.
Fox Theater
You can make plans for a show at Fox Theater 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
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Original eBike Tour - Best of Boulder - guided Bike Tour
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Great property with lots of character. Cleaning staff was excellent. Location was superb--right off of Pearl Street. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Was not aware of the $25.00 a day parking fee. Also I rented the Premium Suite with a king size bed. When I slept in the king size bed my feet hung off the bed. I am 6’1” and I have a king size bed at home and my feet do not hang off the my bed at home. So I am not sure how you say these are king ...
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
clean rooms and professional staff!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Moxy Boulder University
Clean room, great staff, nice lobby
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
We were visiting Boulder for student admitted day and this was a great place to stay with the separate living space with our teenage son. It was a 6 minute drive to the other side of campus where our day started so it wasn’t walking distance for that. The breakfast was pretty good and the underground ...
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Basecamp Boulder
Great shared amenities and convenient location!
Reviewed on Mar 10, 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
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 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.