Things To Do

Pearl Street Mall

A variety of shops, cafes and restaurants

Chautauqua Trailhead

Hike Boulder's famous Flatirons

Boulder Reservoir - Swimming and Kayak, Paddleboard & Pontoon Boat Rentals

Great for families! Lifeguards are on duty in swimming-designated areas. Pontoon boats for up to 15 people are available for rent. For the more adventurous, consider renting a paddle board or kayak!

FlatIrons Golf Course

Play Boulder's Golf Courses. Fun Fact: Your ball travels further in high altitude!

Boulder Summer Music Series

Bands on the Bricks (Wednesdays - Free) - Pearl Street & 13th Street Arts in the Park (Dates and Prices Vary) - Glen Huntington Bandshell Concerts in the Park (Dates Vary - Free) - Misc. Boulder Parks Meadow Music for Families (Dates Vary - Free) - Chautauqua Meadow Upslope Brewery's Summer Music Series (Saturdays, 2-4pm) - 1898 S. Flatiron Court

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Located in Downtown Boulder and built in connection with Boulder's sister city Dushanbe, Tajikistan, this is fun way to experience an "international destination" in the heart of an American City.

Boulder Canyon Trail

Walk, Bike or Drive Boulder Canyon Trail

Boulder Walking Tour

Learn about the history of Boulder on a 2-hour free walking tour

Boulder Theater

Check out a concert at Downtown Boulder's historic entertainment venue

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Eldorado Springs Resort & Pool

Great for families! 20min drive from Downtown Boulder.

Rocky Mountain National Park

See one of the American West's great national parks. RMNP is a 1 hour drive from Downtown Boulder.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Check out a concert at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater! 40min drive from Downtown Boulder.

Coors Brewery Tour

Coors has been brewing in Golden, Colorado for 150 years! Tours of the brewery are available Thursday-Sunday (reservations required). 40min drive from Downtown Boulder.

Baseball Game at Rockies Stadium

Coors Field (Rockies Stadium) is located in Downtown Denver. 35min drive from Downtown Boulder.

White Water Rafting

For the thrill seekers! There are several white water rafting companies located ~1 hour from Downtown Boulder.

Greater Colorado

For extended stays and vacations, below are some of our favorite places in Colorado. Driving time distances from Downtown Boulder are listed. Aspen (3.5 hours) Buena Vista (2.5 hours) Crested Butte (4.5 hours) Glenwood Springs (3 hours) Great Sand Dunes National Park (4 hours) Lake Dillon (1.5 hours) Palisade (4 hours) Pagosa Springs (5 hours) Nederland (30min) Salida (3 hours) Steamboat Springs (3 hours) Telluride (6 hours) Vail (2 hours)