Things to Do in Boulder in 2025

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University of Colorado Boulder

4.5/5(1,401 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around University of Colorado Boulder, a top college in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pearl Street Mall

4.5/5(1,272 reviews)

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

4.5/5(455 reviews)

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.

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Boulder Theater

4.5/5(33 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Boulder Theater on your trip to 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 stop at Downtown Boulder Historic District. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Evening bathes the forested foothills in warm light.

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 biking trails.

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National Center for Atmospheric Research

4.5/5(61 reviews)

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

4.5/5(231 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Folsom Field and popular activities like biking in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Boulder Reservoir

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Boulder Reservoir and enjoy the biking trails in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Central Boulder

4.5/5(433 area reviews)

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.

Whittier

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

East Boulder

3.5/5(27 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Boulder, Boulder Creek and Rolando Campos are top sights worth seeing.

Goss - Grove

While visiting Goss - Grove, you might make a stop by sights like Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District.

Ouzel Falls spills over a cliffside and enormous boulders, making it arguably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park. Before reaching this 40-foot falls, the trail traces the course of several creeks and leads hikers past three other cascade waterfalls. A moderate 5.4 miles round trip hike

South Boulder

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Boulder and surrounding area, you can visit NIST Headquarters and NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory.