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Things to see in Boulder, Colorado (United States): 39 places and when to go
Boulder, Colorado is a city in United States with around 122,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (24), History (7), Nature (4). The best known are The Flatirons, Bear Peak and Eldorado Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.0384, -105.2461
- Population
- About 122,000
- Places
- 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (24) · History (7) · Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (2) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,353 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bear Peak, at 2,578 m.
What to see in Boulder, Colorado
The places in and around Boulder, Colorado, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- The FlatironsRock formations near Boulder, Colorado7.3 km
- Bear PeakMountain in Colorado, United States of America9.7 km
- Eldorado MountainMountain in United States of America14 km
- Flagstaff MountainMountain in United States of America6.6 km
- Fiske PlanetariumPlanetarium in the United States4.1 km
- Sommers–Bausch ObservatoryAstronomical observatory4.1 km
- Chautauqua AuditoriumPerforming arts venue5.4 km
- Highland SchoolListed on the National Register of Historic Places4.3 km
- University of Colorado Museum of Natural HistoryNatural history museum in Boulder, Colorado4.2 km
- Boulder County Poor FarmPlace in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places3.5 km
- Little Church in the PinesPlace in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places11 km
- Longmont Carnegie LibraryCarnegie library in Longmont, Colorado, United States19 km
- Longmont CollegeHistoric building in Longmont, Colorado19 km
- Longmont Fire Department Station 1Fire station in Colorado, United States of America19 km
- Abbott and Wallace DistilleryDistillery19 km
- Anvil DistilleryDistillery17 km
- Asher Brewing CompanyBrewery4.2 km
- Avery Brewing CompanyBrewery4.4 km
- Bootstrap BrewingBrewery18 km
- CMC Brainard HutHiking29 km
- Dry Land DistillersDistillery19 km
- Finkel and GarfBrewery5.4 km
- Grossen Bart BreweryBrewery17 km
- J&L DistillingDistillery1.5 km
And the other 15, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Kettle and Spoke, Left Hand Brewing Company, Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery, Oskar Blues Brewery, Rocks and Hops Brewing, Shoes & Brews, St. Vrain Cidery, Tasty Weasel, The Old Mine, Upslope Brewing Company, Vapor Distillery, VisionQuest Brewery, Westbound & Down, Wibby Brewing, Wild Woods Brewery
When to go to Boulder, Colorado
The best time to visit Boulder, Colorado is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:27
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulBest time14:35
- AugBest time13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:44
- DecPossible9:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In July, 38 of the 39 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Boulder, Colorado
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,353 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Broomfield27 places20 km
- Centennial7 places28 km
- Nederland9 places31 km
- Denver106 places40 km
- Morrison8 places48 km
- Aurora, Colorado19 places53 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Boulder, Colorado?
The best known: The Flatirons, Bear Peak, Eldorado Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, Fiske Planetarium. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Boulder, Colorado?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.
How do you get to Boulder, Colorado?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,353 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Boulder, Colorado as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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