Boulder Attractions

There’s never a reason to be bored in Boulder. There are just too many things to do. Start by exploring its famous Pearl Street walking mall and then head toward the mountains to visit the iconic Flatirons. Boulder is also chock full of off-the-beaten-path gems, but be sure to leave some time to catch your breath.

Flatirons (The)

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3198 Broadway (Parks Department)

A geological landmark and popular climbing spot...
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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

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1750 13th St

Excellent modern art collection in small space...
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Flagstaff Mountain

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Flagstaff Mountain Road
Flagstaff Mountain Road

Climbing, hiking and upscale dining on this famous mountain...
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Boulder Falls

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Canyon Blvd

Picturesque waterfalls a short walk from the road...
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Boulder Creek Path

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Parallels Arapahoe Avenue
55th St. and Pearl Pkwy., to the mouth of Boulder Canyon

Gorgeous path through the Boulder foothills...
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Pearl Street Mall

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Pearl Street
Pearl St. from 11th to 15th sts

4-block pedestrian mall with shops, cafés, and people watching...
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Boulder Farmers' Market

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13th Street
Between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue

Bi-weekly market full of local produce and other goods, open Apr-Nov...
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Chautauqua Park

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Ninth Street & Baseline Road

Gorgeous view of the Flatirons with trails and picnicking...
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Willow

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1500 Pearl St.

Local, affordable, eclectic art shop...
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Celestial Seasonings Tour

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4600 Sleepytime Drive

Learn all about tea and get plenty of samples...
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Scott Carpenter Park

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1505 30th Street

Jungle gym, outdoor pool, and skateboarding park...
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Cuvée

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946 Pearl St

Wine bar and tapas...
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Art Mart

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1326 Pearl Street

Hand-crafted gifts and crafts...
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Redstone Meadery

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4700 Pearl St., Unit 2A
Located 1 block northeast of the Pearl St. exit off Foothills Pkwy

Tastings of honey wine, nectar of the gods...
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Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop

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1936 14th St.

Liquor chocolates and chocolate beverages, too...
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Open Studios

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various locations around Boulder

Yearly opportunity to visit open artist studios...
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Boulder International Film Festival

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several venues across the city (see website for details)

Annual film festival showcasing independent films...
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Nederland

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Eccentric, outdoorsy mountain town...
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Banjo Billy's Bus Tour

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departs from the Hotel Boulderado at 2115 13th St.

Unusual historical bus tour with ghost stories...
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Boulder Creek Winery

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6440 Odell Place

A tasting room serving Boulder in a bottle...
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