Central Boulder Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Central Boulder

Hotel Boulderado
Yes everything was great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Staff were all very helpful and kind and my room was clean and very comfortable! Would definitely recommend to friends and family!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
Great hotel, excellent location, fresh, clean, modern, very nice breakfast and bar in the hotel
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Moxy Boulder University
Clean room, very modern vibe. Great location.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Boulder Marriott
Clean room and amenities
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Nice courtyard. Attentive staff. Free on street parking so you don’t have to pay an arm in a leg there.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder

Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Dairy Center for the Arts and Downtown Boulder Historic District 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.
