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Chautauqua
Ollie #1 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Originally established in 1898 to bring culture to rural areas, this beautiful park now hosts cultural events, features rock climbing sites, lovely...... more » Owner description: Originally established in 1898 to bring culture to rural areas, this beautiful park now hosts cultural events, features rock climbing sites, lovely gardens and picnic areas and is the starting point for many hiking trails. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
Ollie #2 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Art museum with paintings and sculptures featuring the Old West.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory
Ollie #3 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
Owner description: Discover how tea is made on a tour that includes a video, a walk through the Celestial Herb Garden, a tour of the tea bag factory and a visit to the...... more » Owner description: Discover how tea is made on a tour that includes a video, a walk through the Celestial Herb Garden, a tour of the tea bag factory and a visit to the aromatic Mint Room. « less
Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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Flatirons
Ollie #4 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

The Flatirons are sandstone rock formations that are a distinctive symbol of the city of Boulder. There are five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south (First... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
Eldorado Canyon
Ollie #5 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Canyons
University of Colorado at Boulder
Ollie #6 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Boulder Creek Path
Ollie #7 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: This paved 7.5-mile path for walkers, bikers and skaters leads from Boulder proper into the mountains, winding its way along Boulder Creek, a large...... more » Owner description: This paved 7.5-mile path for walkers, bikers and skaters leads from Boulder proper into the mountains, winding its way along Boulder Creek, a large park and a playground. « less
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
Mesa Trail
Ollie #8 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Extending six miles with a 440-foot gain in elevation, this trail from Boulder to Eldorado Springs is for ambitious hikers only.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Trails
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Pearl Street Mall
Ollie #9 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Owner description: Situated in the heart of an energetic city is beautiful, historic Downtown Boulder. At the heart of Downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a...... more » Owner description: Situated in the heart of an energetic city is beautiful, historic Downtown Boulder. At the heart of Downtown Boulder is the Pearl Street Mall, a wonderfully charismatic four-block-long pedestrian mall that celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007. Colorful, bright flowers fill the mall almost the entire year and street performers, with a multitude of talents, make the Pearl Street Mall one of the best people-watching destinations anywhere. « less
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Ollie #10 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: A present to Boulder from Tajikistan, this beautifully handcrafted teahouse, surrounded by flowers and overlooking Boulder Creek, serves international...... more » Owner description: A present to Boulder from Tajikistan, this beautifully handcrafted teahouse, surrounded by flowers and overlooking Boulder Creek, serves international cuisine, provides workshops in tea leaf reading and tea ceremonies, and functions as an education center. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights
Ollie #11 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  8.3 km from city centre
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Boulder Public Library
Ollie #12 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Ollie #13 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Gateway Park Fun Center
Ollie #14 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Mini Golf, Go karts, batting cages, golf driving range, human maze and indoor arcade games are just some of the fun that awaits you at Boulder,...... more » Owner description: Mini Golf, Go karts, batting cages, golf driving range, human maze and indoor arcade games are just some of the fun that awaits you at Boulder, Colorado's only indoor/outdoor family fun center! Open year round, Gateway Park opens each day at 10:00 a.m. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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Dairy Center for the Arts
Ollie #15 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres; Civic Centres
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Ocean First Divers
Ollie #16 of 66 attractions in Boulder
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  17.6 km from city centre
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Boulder's Dinner Theatre
Ollie #17 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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Avery Brewing Company
Ollie #18 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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National Center for Atmospheric Research
Ollie #19 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Free exhibits illustrate tornadoes, lightning, rainbows, and more about weather and climate. Our solar telescope and supercomputers are also on...... more » Owner description: Free exhibits illustrate tornadoes, lightning, rainbows, and more about weather and climate. Our solar telescope and supercomputers are also on display. Wheelchair-accessible outdoor weather trail. Guided noon-time tours offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, except holidays. Guide-By-Cell tours any time, so bring your mobile phone. Open 363 days a year. Hours: M-F 8am to 5pm; Weekends & holidays 9am to 4pm See our website for organized group tours and NCAR's 2 annual closure dates. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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Redstone Meadery
Ollie #20 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries; Tours
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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