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Before you go
Your trip to Boulder.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Boulder – Colorado Destination Denver and Rocky Mountain (United States) — Denver; Boulder; Estes Park about 46 km from Denver
How to get there
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Denver International Airport (DEN) 69 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Denver, about 45 km via Highway 36, with regular buses from Union Station. Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 70 km away.
How many days
One day for Chautauqua trails and Pearl Street; two days for longer mountain hikes to the west.
When to go
From April to October for the trails, with generally dry days; in summer, afternoons often bring thunderstorms in the mountains. In winter there are sunny days and some snow.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not necessary for downtown: there are buses from Denver and the city has bike lanes and local buses to Chautauqua. A car helps for the mountains to the west.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Boulder
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Morning
Chautauqua and the Flatirons
Climb the Chautauqua Park trails up to the base of the Flatirons for views over the city and the plain.
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Afternoon
Pearl Street
Walk down to Pearl Street, the downtown pedestrian mall with street performers, shops, and restaurants, and visit the Mesa laboratory in the atmospheric research center.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can you go from Denver to Boulder without a car?
Yes, by bus from Denver’s Union Station, a trip of about 45 minutes.
What is Boulder’s most famous trail?
The Chautauqua Park trails to the base of the Flatirons, with routes of varying difficulty.
What to do in Boulder in one day?
Hike in Chautauqua in the morning and spend the afternoon on Pearl Street, with a stop at the Mesa laboratory.
What time zone is Boulder in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November, with daylight saving time.