What to Do in Boulder in 4 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

CU Museum of Natural History

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:00am-4:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm;Open on Sat,9:00am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Henderson Bldg., Broadway at 15th St,, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This is a nice little museum. I’ve lived here for awhile and didn’t even know it existed til a couple years ago.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at CU Museum of Natural History, you can head to Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,11:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1750 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I love this place. They always have high end work and museum-track artists. I’ve done advertising/marketing/design projects for them and the 15th Street Art Gallery (BEST GALLERY IN BOULDER) who’s done shows in cooperation with.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Niwot Inn & Spa in advance, because all the tourists head to Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art love staying at it.

Niwot Inn & Spa

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Niwot Inn & Spa offers accommodation in Niwot, 15.1 km from Boulder. A TV with cable channels, as well as a CD player are featured. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. Denver is 42 km from Niwot Inn & Spa, while Estes Park is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Denver International Airport, 51 km from the property.

Day 2 | Morning

Flagstaff Mountain

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Boulder, CO 80302

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Best view of Boulder from above with a nice scenic overlook spot. And it only takes 10 minutes to get there from town.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Boulder Public Library - Main Library.

Boulder Public Library - Main Library

Location: 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I love this library. the staff is helpful and the quiet rooms are ideal.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Boulder Public Library - Main Library? Hotel Boulderado is one of your top choices.

Hotel Boulderado

Centrally located in Boulder, Colorado, this hotel welcomes guests with an elegant setting and modern amenities just minutes from the downtown area and its shopping, dining and entertainment. Boulderado features a Victorian elegance that will embrace guests upon arrival. The lobby boasts stained glass ceilings and a beautiful cherry wood staircase. Relax in one of the comfortable antique furnished sitting areas while taking in the sites of the area. Select guestrooms feature wonderful views of the Rocky Mountain foothills. Feel pampered with the on-site award-winning restaurant, gift shop and lounge offering a variety of conveniences just steps from Boulderado's accommodations.
　　The Hotel Boulderado features top quality dining including Q's Restaurant, Corner Bar, and Catacombs. The restaurants downtown have an incredible array of dining options.

Day 3 | Morning

The Hill

Location: 13th St. between Pennsylvania St. and College Ave., Boulder, CO

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Always hopping when the students are in town. Some great food joints and of course The Fox Theater. :)

Day 3 | Afternoon

Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery nearby is the top choice before you leave The Hill and hit the road.

Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery

Location: 1421 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Fun place to shop and browse around. Nice staff.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder in advance, because all the tourists head to Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery love staying at it.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool, Embassy Suites By Hilton Boulder offers pet-friendly accommodation in Boulder, 1.3 km from University of Colorado at Boulder. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Twenty Ninth Street is 400 metres from Embassy Suites By Hilton Boulder, while Naropa University is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Denver International Airport, 53 km from the property.

Day 4 | Morning

Central Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Broadway Blvd & Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: it’s a nice park with an old school bandshell. A lot of homeless in the area, which I have no problem with, but some can be a bit aggressive.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Central Park, Carnegie Library for Local History next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Carnegie Library for Local History

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,1:00pm-5:00pm;Open on Sat,10:00am-3:00pm

Location: 1125 Pine St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I had to do some research here when I was rebranding the Daily Camera. Very helpful staff and the archives are killer.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.