Explore Boulder
In town for the weekend? There’s so much more to do before and after you take in a CU Presents performance. Explore all Boulder has to offer, from hiking and biking to shopping to museums.
CU Heritage Center
Free | Old Main, CU Campus
Closed for renovation in 2024.
Small museum presenting the history of the CU Boulder campus and its alumni, including exhibitions on space exploration, a history of CU marching bands and a LEGO® model of campus.
CU Art Museum
Free | Visual Arts Complex, CU Campus
Sixty-year-old museum with a diverse permanent collection and rotating exhibitions from modern and contemporary artists.
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$ | CU Campus
From ancient dinosaur fossils to current scientific research, CU Boulder’s Natural History Museum brings the world to you.
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$-$$ | CU Campus
First opened in 1975 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, Fiske Planetarium hosts a diverse range of shows, star talks, LASER shows, and special live events.
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Free | West Boulder
National Historic Landmark at the base of Flatirons for hiking, lodging, dining, films and more.
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Free | Downtown Boulder
Outstanding shopping, lodging, restaurants, services, entertainment and events.
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$ | Gunbarrel
Visit the Celestial Seasonings headquarters in Boulder, Colorado and unlock the mysteries of tea with a guided tour.
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$$$ | Nederland
Eldora Mountain Resort is a downhill and cross country ski area in the southwest corner of Boulder County.
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$$ | Estes Park
One of the most visited parks in the country boasts stunning scenery and wildlife, 355 miles of hiking trails and the highest mountain pass in the U.S.
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$ | Eldorado Springs
Whether it’s hiking amid the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scenic South Boulder Creek or climbing Eldo’s sheer golden walls, Eldorado Canyon State Park truly has something for everyone.
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$$$ | All over Boulder
Come experience the landscape, natural history, local farms and unique culture that make Colorado one of the world’s best places to ride.
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$$ | Downtown Boulder
Boulder Brew Tours offers walking, driving, and custom tours to sample some of Boulder’s famous microbrews. All tours get a behind-the-scenes look at how beer is brewed.
Learn more Boulder Brew ToursThe Spot Bouldering Gym
$ | Transit Village
Opened in 2002, The Spot was the first dedicated indoor bouldering facility in the U.S. and is among the country’s top bouldering destinations.
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Free | Downtown Boulder
Local vendors offering produce, plants, crafts and eats every Saturday, April through November.
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Free | Boulder Canyon
Boulder Creek tumbles 70 feet to the rocks below at the end of this easy, scenic family hike.
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$-$$ | Whittier
An old dairy plant houses art galleries, a cinema & theaters for drama, dance and comedy troupes.
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Free | West Boulder
Exploring NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory and Visitor Center is a wonderful way to learn about atmospheric science and current research being conducted at NCAR.
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