Boulder, Colorado Attractions
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
The Teahouse is a gift from Boulder’s sister city, Dushanbe, Tajikistan. It is the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and features an eclectic, international menu and teas from all over the world.
Celestial Seasonings Tea Company
Celestial Seasonings offers a free, 45-minute factory tour of the tea making process and art gallery.
Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art
Visit the museum and see the largest, privately held collection of western art in the country!
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Located at the base of the Flatiron Mountains, Chautauqua offers many features for the person who wants a little bit of everything. There are playgrounds, hiking trails, fantastic views, entertainment, the historic Dining Hall, the Chautauqua Summer Festival and the Colorado Music Festival.
Pearl Street Mall
The outdoor, pedestrian mall offers boutiques, restaurants, sidewalk cafés and bookstores. Seasonal attractions include art shows, craft fairs, music, and street performers.
University of Colorado at Boulder
Cu plays host to 25,000 students from throughout the world. Besides offering an exciting array of men’s and women’s athletic teams, CU also features The University of Colorado Natural History Museum, The Heritage Center, and the Fiske Planetarium/Sommers-Bausch Observatory.
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Free, self-guided tours are available to this research facility. Topics include weather phenomena, storms, climate, atmospheric chemistry, and the sun.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Take a free tour to see the Atomic Clock!
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Admission and tours are free. See how weather is predicted and how it can affect our lives.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
This gallery features exhibits from local and visiting artists.
Boulder Museum of History
This museum features artifacts and a costume gallery from the period of the conquest of the American West to the present day.
Mapleton Historic District
Take a free self-guided tour or inquire about guided tours of Historic Boulder to view the exterior of homes dating back to the 1800’s.
Rockies Brewing Company
See the brewing process and sample brews in the country’s oldest operating microbrewery.
Boulder City Parks Trail System
Boulder offers miles and miles of well-maintained trails for beginners and experts alike.
Boulder Creek Path
The path runs next to the Boulder Creek for nine miles. It’s great for hiking, biking, running, and people watching. Parks along the way are perfect for Frisbee and picnics.
Boulder Falls
This waterfall is a spectacular 70-foot drop into Middle Boulder Creek.
Boulder Reservoir
The reservoir is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and boating. There’s even a beach!
Flagstaff Mountain
A drive up Flagstaff Mountain gives you spectacular views of Boulder, the Front Range, and the Continental Divide.
Galleries Galore
Visit one of Boulder’s 30 galleries to experience art from more than 85 Colorado artists.
Rocky Mountain National Park
It’s only a 45-minute drive to experience Colorado’s breathtaking beauty and wildlife.