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
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Discover Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Tour
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Private "Boulder Peaks & Wilderness Tours: Mallory Cave Trail"
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Fun clean and reasonably priced
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Excellent hotel, will stay there again
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and well kept.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Moxy Boulder University
Very cute hotel with very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Basecamp Boulder
The room was fantastic- so well appointed and comfortable. The hot tub and sauna were very nice as well. Check in and out were efficient.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Guild Theatre 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.
