Visit Boulder

2440 Pearl Street 80302

Why Choose Our Destination?

About Us: Boulder is a center for innovative thinking where mountain personality meets a unique, entrepreneurial spirit, just 45 minutes from the Denver International Airport. Cresting over the hill on highway 36 into Boulder, it’s easy to see why this intriguing town has been dubbed “the city nestled between the mountains and reality.” New Hotels: Boulder has three new hotels, as well as many freshly renovated properties within the past two years. The new hotels join several new venues, including a sleek and tech-savvy campus with flexible space galore, a 4,000-square-foot event center, the renovated Dairy Arts Center and a 13,900-square-foot rooftop terrace. Fresh Ideas: From hot air ballooning over the Flatirons to breakout sessions under a dome of stars, we've curated the freshest ways to wow your attendees. Check out our Local Attractions page for full details. An Inspired Setting: As a hub for tech startups and a center for national research, Boulder’s ambitious, entrepreneurial spirit creates an energizing backdrop. The gorgeous Rocky Mountain views and blue Colorado skies add inspiration that will have your attendees grinning from the moment they arrive. Hot Dining Scene: Another smile-inducing reason to meet in Boulder? A sizzling culinary scene has earned Boulder the title of America’s Foodiest Town by Bon Appétit magazine. That translates to incredible meals, dozens of stunning restaurant venues, patios with mountain breezes and plenty of group-friendly options — from laidback brewpubs to award-winning restaurants fit for VIPs. Creative Venues: With a large variety of hotels, sports venues, University of Colorado facilities and other creative spaces, there’s a place for every type of meeting, large or small. And room blocks range from cozy mountain lodges to upscale downtown hotels. Meeting planners can choose from chic gallery spaces to a laid-back brewery tasting rooms. Tons to See and Do: Attendees will be lured by ultra-walkable Boulder and the appeal of shopping or sipping cappuccinos in historic downtown on Pearl Street; touring breweries, distilleries and wineries; joining locals on wildflower-carpeted hiking trails; biking along Boulder Creek or exploring some of the West’s best arts and culture at galleries and museums. Contact Our Team: We’re here to help! Visit Boulder offers free conference and meeting services to make your meeting or event a complete success. Small to mid-sized meetings are our “sweet spot” — as we know all the nuances of events and meetings for groups up to 300. Don’t hesitate to reach out. Angela "Fig" Wirkler – Director of Sales E-Mail: fig.wirkler@bouldercvb.com Phone: (303) 938-2088 Lindsey Rohrbaugh - Group Sales Manager E-Mail: lindsey.rohrbaugh@bouldercvb.com Phone: (303) 938-2071

Distance from airport

  • Denver International Airport

    40 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Boulder Sunset Mountain Tour

Recreation
This amazing 1.5-hour tour by Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides combines many of the unique experiences and history of Boulder into an action-packed tour designed to stimulate the senses. Depart from downtown Boulder and travel up Flagstaff Road and down to Gross Reservoir. Along the way, watch the sunset over the Continental Divide, see the lights of Boulder and learn about all Boulder’s natural and local history. Each day will cover different topics of local natural and cultural history (and each day's participants will get to help chose the subject matter). The activity level is easy, and it is a great trip for groups, weddings, reunions, individuals, aspiring photographers and those interested in history and natural history or sightseeing.
6560 Odell Place
Suite D
Boulder, CO, US 80301

Pearl Street Mall

Shopping
Pearl Street Mall, a pedestrian area on Pearl Street that is closed to traffic, is full of outdoor cafes, trendy boutiques and the best people watching in the state.
1301 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO, US 80302

Planetarium Shows

Theater
The skyward dome of Fiske Planetarium features a state-of-the-art 8K theater, one of the first in the nation, and acts as a projector screen for immersive, 360-degree educational star shows showcasing the universe's glittering galactic splendor. It can project 20 million stars! Events can be combined with laser shows, live presentations with astronomers, or a pre-recorded show that’s projected in the entire dome.
2414 Regent Drive
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO, US 80309

Brewhouse Yoga

Recreation
Here in Boulder, a good yoga class is best washed down with a pint of IPA or stout. Join Jenna Bee for Brewhouse Yoga at Sanitas Brewing — an hour-long, all-levels Vinyasa class, followed by a beer with your fellow yogis for only $15. Jenna Bee has been teaching yoga in creative and unusual settings since 2011, and she loves to teach groups of all kinds for weddings, conferences and reunions. Yoga is a great tool for cultivating strength, balance and wellness, and it is also a great way to bring a group together.
3550 Frontier Ave.
Unit A
Boulder, CO, US 80301

Banjo Billy Bus Tour

Recreation
Want to ride around town in style? Banjo Billy's Bus Tours take place on a souped-up hillbilly shack on wheels and are available for private tours as well as funky transportation for your group. Private tours take two hours, with 90 minutes of entertaining Boulder ghost and crime stories, fascinating history and an extra half hour for loading, transportation to and from the tour route, and group photo ops with the bus.
1890 Telluride Ln
Boulder, CO, US 80305

Food Tours

Nightlife
Starting on the east side of historic downtown Boulder, Local Table Tours will expertly have your group taste, walk and repeat at Boulder's best independently owned restaurants, bars and gourmet shops. Starting with cheese and charcuterie, followed by chef-selected tastings at a number of our most popular independently owned establishment, you'll end on the west end of town at a one-of-a-kind chocolate boutique.
Boulder, CO

Flatirons at Chautauqua Park

Historical landmark
Boulder’s mountains, the Flatirons, are accessed from trails that are just a 5-minute drive from downtown.
900 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO, US 80302

Hot Air Ballooning

Recreation
Gaze at the Boulder Flatirons and the majestic Rocky Mountains as you serenely float over the beautiful Boulder Valley on a Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flight. Daily flights with all the extras are available for your group, and while about 10 guests can fit in each basket (they're surprisingly huge!), larger groups can be accommodated with multiple balloons.
2140 North 107th Street
Boulder Launchsite
Lafayette, CO, US 80026

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Jun 1 – Aug 31
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Additional Information

We’re here to help! Visit Boulder offers free conference and meeting services to make your meeting or event a complete success. Small to mid-sized meetings are our “sweet spot” — as we know all the nuances of events and meetings for groups up to 300. Don’t hesitate to reach out. Angela "Fig" Wirkler – Director of Sales E-Mail: fig.wirkler@bouldercvb.com Phone: (303) 938-2088 Lindsey Rohrbaugh - Group Sales Manager E-Mail: lindsey.rohrbaugh@bouldercvb.com Phone: (303) 938-2071