Central Boulder
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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.
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 cycling trails.
Things to do

Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Private "Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"

Rocky Mountains: Peak to Peak & Estes Park Small Group Tour
Top hotels in Central Boulder

Hotel Boulderado
There was no running water in my room I couldnt brush my teeth or take a shower
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Clean room, descent breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Moxy Boulder University
We had a fantastic stay!! Will be going back again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Easy access and central location for visiting CU Boulder campus.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 25 Apr 2026

Basecamp Boulder
Great
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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.


