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University of Colorado Boulder
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Colorado Boulder, a top university in 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.
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.
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.
Flatirons
Explore the great outdoors at Flatirons and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
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.
Flagstaff Mountain
Explore the great outdoors at Flagstaff Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Play with clouds and discover how thunderstorms, tornadoes and other weather phenomena are formed with a free tour of a prestigious hilltop research laboratory.
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.
Areas of Boulder
Central Boulder
If you're spending some time in Central Boulder, Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall 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.
East Boulder
While visiting East Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Boulder Creek and Rolando Campos.
North Boulder
If you're spending some time in North Boulder, Nomad Theater and Wonderland Trail are top sights worth seeing.
South Boulder
When in South Boulder, you can plan a visit to NIST Headquarters and Fiske Planetarium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
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