The University of Colorado Boulder campus is one of the most beautiful in America. Red-roofed Tuscan-style buildings set against the Flatirons create a distinctly Colorado scene. Visitors can explore museums, the planetarium, or simply stroll the landscaped grounds.
CU Boulder Campus
One of America's Most Beautiful
Campus Highlights
Norlin Quadrangle: The historic heart of campus with the original Tuscan buildings. Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre hosts Colorado Shakespeare Festival each summer.
Folsom Field: Home of Buffaloes football. The setting—with Flatirons visible over the scoreboard—is arguably the most scenic in college football.
Museums & Planetarium
CU Museum of Natural History: Free museum with dinosaur fossils, Colorado wildlife, and rotating exhibits. Great for families.
Fiske Planetarium: One of the largest planetariums in the western U.S. Public star shows on weekend evenings and occasional laser shows.
Pro Tip: Park at the Euclid parking structure on weekends (free after 6pm and weekends). Walk through the Norlin Quad to the UMC for coffee, then stroll to Folsom Field for Flatiron photos. The CU Art Museum in the Visual Arts Complex is also worth a visit.