Boulder Attractions

The Flatirons

Boulder's Iconic Rock Formations

The tilted sandstone slabs that define Boulder's skyline. Hike, climb, or simply photograph these 300-million-year-old formations.

Pearl Street Mall

Boulder's Heart & Soul

Four blocks of pedestrian paradise with shops, restaurants, street performers, and some of the best people-watching in Colorado.

Chautauqua Park

Historic Park at Flatirons Base

National Historic Landmark with meadows, concert venue, and trailheads to the Flatirons. Boulder's most beloved gathering place.

Celestial Seasonings

Free Tea Factory Tour

Free factory tours, unlimited tea sampling, and the famous Mint Room experience. A Boulder institution since 1969.

Flagstaff Mountain

Scenic Drive & Sunrise Views

Drive or hike to stunning overlooks of Boulder, the plains, and the Continental Divide. The Sunrise Amphitheatre hosts summer concerts.

NCAR

Climate Science & Architecture

I.M. Pei-designed research center with free exhibits on climate and weather. The adjacent Walter Orr Roberts Trail offers great hiking.

Boulder Creek Path

16 Miles of Urban Trail

Paved path from Boulder Canyon through downtown to the plains. Bike, walk, or tube the creek in summer.

Boulder Farmers Market

Colorado's Best Market

Saturdays downtown, Wednesdays at Central Park. Local produce, prepared foods, crafts, and live music. April through November.

CU Boulder Campus

Tuscan Architecture & Culture

Red-roofed Tuscan-style buildings, the Fiske Planetarium, natural history museum, and Norlin Library. Beautiful for a stroll.

BMoCA

Contemporary Art Museum

Rotating exhibitions of contemporary art in a 1906 warehouse on Pearl Street. Free admission, thought-provoking shows.