There’s so much to explore in and around Boulder, from great restaurants, coffee shops and craft breweries to hiking and biking trails to arts and entertainment venues. But we get it — sometimes you don’t feel like venturing too far afield. Luckily, you’ll find plenty of things to do just steps (or a short drive) from your hotel, no matter where you choose to stay.
Alps Boulder Canyon Inn
- Go hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding on the Betasso Link, Chapman Drive or Boulder Canyon Trails
- Fish Boulder Creek or Fourmile Creek
- Kayak the whitewater park at Eben G. Fine Park
- Tube Boulder Creek
- Picnic at The Peoples’ Crossing hiking area
Basecamp Boulder
- Shop at the Boulder Farmers Market or Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center
- Stroll the Boulder Creek Path
- Cheer on the Colorado Buffaloes football team at Folsom Field
- Enjoy a concert at The Fox Theatre or Macky Auditorium
- Enjoy a laid-back meal at Village Coffee Shop, Snarfburger or Backcountry Pizza & Tap House
Best Western Plus Boulder Inn
- Get your caffeine fix at SiP or Amante Coffee
- Cheer on the Colorado Buffaloes basketball teams at CU Events Center
- Take a class at CorePower Yoga
- Enjoy a star show at Fiske Planetarium
- Get a drink or a bite at Cafe Mexicali, The Taj Indian Cuisine or Dark Horse Saloon
Boulder Adventure Lodge
- Go hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding on the Fourmile Link, Betasso Link, Chapman Drive or Boulder Canyon Trails
- Fish Fourmile Creek or Boulder Creek
- Kayak the whitewater park at Eben G. Fine Park
- Tube Boulder Creek
- Picnic in the Creekside Pavilion or on the banks Boulder or Fourmile Creek
Boulder Marriott
- Shop at Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center
- Cheer on the Colorado Buffaloes football team at Folsom Field
- Explore art, theater and film at the Dairy Arts Center
- Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Buff, Zolo Southwestern Grill or Shine Restaurant & Potion Bar
- Relax at Alchemy Face Bar or True Bloom Spa
Boulder Twin Lakes Inn
- Down a craft beer at Avery Brewing Co., Asher Brewing Co or Finkel & Garf Brewing Company
- Go for a hike around Twin Lakes
- Tour the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory
- Visit Jay Hill Farm or 63rd Street Farm
- Eat at Cafe Blue or Raglin Market
Boulder University Inn
- Dine at The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse or on The Hill at The Sink or Cafe Aion
- Shop at the Boulder Farmers’ Market
- Walk along the Boulder Creek Path
- Take in a concert at The Fox Theatre or Macky Auditorium
- Visit the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Bradley Boulder Inn
- Catch a concert at the Boulder Theater
- Visit the shops on the Pearl Street Mall
- Get artsy at PoshSplat Paint and Wine Studio or Fabricate
- Work together to escape from Enigma Escape Room
- Enjoy a meal at Lucile’s Creole Cafe, Oak or Frasca Food and Wine
Colorado Chautauqua
- Eat at the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall or nearby Flagstaff House
- Hike, rock climb or go horseback riding at Chautauqua Park
- Watch a concert or film at Chautauqua Auditorium or Chautauqua Community House
- Drive up Flagstaff Road to Panorama Point
- Visit the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Courtyard by Marriott Boulder
- Play a round at the Flatirons Golf Course
- Shop at the Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center
- Go for a ride at the Valmont Bike Park
- Grab a craft beer at Stein Brewing Company, VisionQuest Brewery or Kettle and Spoke Brewery
- Eat at La Choza, The Parkway Cafe or Fresh Thymes Eatery
Embassy Suites Boulder
- Watch a movie or go shopping at Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center
- Cheer for the Colorado Buffaloes football team at Folsom Field
- Explore art, theater and film at the Dairy Arts Center
- Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at River and Woods, The Buff or Osaka’s
- Relax at Alchemy Face Bar or True Bloom Spa
Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North
- Hike or fish at Coot Lake or Twin Lakes
- Drink a craft beer at Avery Brewing Co., Asher Brewing Co or Finkel & Garf Brewing Company
- Tour the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory
- Visit Jay Hill Farm or 63rd Street Farm
- Eat at Cafe Blue, Raglin Market or Fringe Pizza
Hilton Garden Inn
- Shop or watch a movie at Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center
- Root for the Colorado Buffaloes football team at Folsom Field
- Explore visual and performing arts at the Dairy Arts Center
- Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Buff, River and Woods or Aloy Thai
- Relax with a yoga class at The Little Yoga Studio, Yoga Pod Boulder or Iyengar Yoga Center of Boulder
Holiday Inn Express
- Shop the shelves at The Amazing Garage Sale
- Take a class at Boulder Circus Center or play a round of mini-golf or race go-carts at Gateway Park Fun Center
- Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride Foothills Trail, Wonderland Lake Trail or Boulder Valley Ranch Loop
- Go beer and wine tasting at Upslope Brewing, Settembre Cellars and BookCliff Vineyards
- Chow down at Wapos, Little Tibet or The North End at 4580
Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Enjoy a bite at Breakfast Champion, McDevitt Taco Supply or Mount Everest Cuisine
- Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride the Bobolink Trail or go for a stroll around Thunderbird Lake
- Take your pooch to the East Boulder Off-Leash Dog Park
- Unwind at Kaiut Yoga Boulder
- Get in a workout at the East Boulder Community Center or Colorado Athletic Club
Hotel Boulderado
- Visit the Museum of Boulder or the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
- Stroll and shop on the Pearl Street Mall
- Stop in for a sweet treat at Sweet Cow, Kilwins Boulder, Gelato Boy, Le Pops or Piece Love and Chocolate
- Take a walk along the Boulder Creek Path
- Eat at Sushi Zanmai, Bramble & Hare or the Rosetta Hall food hall
Hyatt Place Boulder
- Watch a movie or browse the shops at Twenty Ninth Street outdoor shopping center
- Shoot some pool at Bluff Street Bar & Billiards
- Give climbing a try at Boulder Rock Club or The Spot Bouldering Gym
- Sip craft drinks at Redstone Meadery, Twisted Pine Brewing Co. or Sanitas Brewing Co.
- Drink and dine at Fresh Thymes Eatery, Nopalito’s or Rayback Collective
Millennium Harvest House Boulder
- Shop at Twenty Ninth Street mall or pick up picnic supplies at the Boulder Farmers’ Market
- Walk the Boulder Creek Path
- Cheer on the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field or the CU Events Center
- Experience art and theater at Dairy Arts Center
- Order a meal at Rincon Argentino, Thyme on the Creek or Doug’s Day Diner
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder
- Visit the Boulder Creative Collective art gallery
- Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride on the Cottonwood Trail
- Scale the walls at Boulder Rock Club or Movement Climbing & Fitness
- Raise a glass at Boulder Beer Company, VisionQuest Brewery or Kettle and Spoke Brewery
- Eat at La Choza, AOI Sushi and Izakaya or Rayback Collective
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
- Watch a movie or shop at Twenty Ninth Street mall
- Root for the CU football team at Folsom Field or the basketball team at CU Events Center
- Explore film and visual and performing arts at Dairy Arts Center
- Unwind at Spavia Day Spa, Alchemy Face Bar or True Bloom Spa
- Sit down to dinner at Shine Restaurant & Potion Bar, Le French Cafe or WoodGrain Bagel & Deli
St. Julien Hotel & Spa
- Shop the stores on the Pearl Street Mall or buy locally grown food at the Boulder Farmers Market
- Stroll along the Boulder Creek Path
- Visit the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art or the Museum of Boulder
- Stop for tea (or lunch) at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
- Dine out at Brasserie Ten Ten, The Med or Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
