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Overview

Boulder comes with plenty of stereotypes. It's a hippie town. It's a yuppie town. It's pretentious. It's the most beautiful place on earth. Like many preconceived notions, many of these have at least a grain of truth. But the real Boulder, the one behind the layers of perception, is simply a wonderful place to be.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Green Mountain and the Flatirons as seen from Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado.

    Chautauqua Park

    Boulder

    This historic landmark park is the gateway to Boulder’s most magnificent slab of open space adjoining the iconic Flatirons; its wide, lush lawn attracts…

  • Dairy Arts Center

    Dairy Arts Center

    Boulder

    A historic milk-processing factory turned arts center, the Dairy is one of Boulder's top cultural hubs. It's a state-of-the-art facility with three stages…

  • Pearl Street Mall

    Pearl Street Mall

    Boulder

    The highlight of downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a vibrant pedestrian zone filled with kids' climbing boulders and splash fountains, bars,…

  • BOULDER, COLORADO, USA - AUGUST:  University of Colorado bison's mascot "Ralphie" located on the campus of the University of Colorado adjacent to Folsom Football Field as seen on August 31, 2018; Shutterstock ID 1174264429; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    University of Colorado at Boulder

    Boulder

    Prospective students and curious visitors can tour one of America's finest public universities, with a beautiful campus set above downtown, on what is…

  • Boulder, Colorado / USA - March 30 2017: Celestial Seasonings Tea Shop Entrance. A popular tea company based out of Colorado offering free samples, tours, products and merchandise. ; Shutterstock ID 1741578521; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

    Celestial Seasonings

    Boulder

    If you like tea, you'll dig visiting Celestial Seasonings, one of the world's largest herbal tea producers. Visitors are treated to a 45-minute tour,…

  • Central Park

    Central Park

    Boulder

    A long blade of lush lawn spanning from the Museum of Contemporary Art at 13th St, and encompassing the Public Library, a twice-weekly seasonal farmers…

  • Naropa University

    Naropa University

    Boulder

    Naropa was founded by Tibetan Buddhist master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, who escaped Tibet and climbed over the Himalayas into India as a young man. In…

  • National Center for Atmospheric Research

    National Center for Atmospheric Research

    Boulder

    Set near the Flatirons in a Tetris-like structure designed by IM Pei, NCAR is a research facility dedicated to the study of the earth's atmosphere and…

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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

From outdoor adventures to top dining options, these things to do will help you have an authentic local experience in Boulder, Colorado.

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Best Time to Visit

With a famously mild climate and plenty to do in every season, there really isn’t a bad time to visit Boulder. Here are the best times to come.

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Things to Know

From beer and bikes to food and hikes, here's what you need to know before visiting Boulder.

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Transportation

Here’s our guide to the best Boulder neighborhood for shopping, arts, breweries, family activities and more.

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Free Things to Do

Discover a number of free attractions and things to do around Boulder for your next budget-friendly trip to Colorado’s Front Range.

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Best Neighborhoods

Here’s our guide to the best Boulder neighborhood for shopping, arts, breweries, family activities and more.

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Day Trips

With its mountain backdrop, hippie spirit and big-city culture, Boulder is the perfect primer for the Rocky Mountains. Try these day trips to get a taste.

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Money and Costs

Famously optimistic and outdoorsy, Boulder also has a reputation for being an expensive place to explore. Here's how to visit Boulder on a budget.

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