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.
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
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Comfortable, clean, great restaurants and a perfect location.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Nice place
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Moxy Boulder University
We had a fantastic stay!! Will be going back again.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Easy access and central location for visiting CU Boulder campus.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
The happy hour offer of two drinks and snacks as well as the omelette bar are such nice offerings. The staff is always professional, kind and polite. The location is perfectly suited to visiting downtown Boulder, CU or getting to Denver quickly. Lovely stay!
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Basecamp Boulder
Great
Reviewed on Apr 14, 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.
