Free & Cheap Things to Do in Boulder, CO

  • The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Boulder, Colorado, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Malls, Family Fun Center and Specialty Shops.
  • From Eldorado Canyon to University of Colorado at Boulder, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boulder and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
  • The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Boulder, Colorado, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Malls, Family Fun Center and Specialty Shops.
  • From Eldorado Canyon to University of Colorado at Boulder, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Boulder and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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From the merchant: Mueller’s Boulder ATA Black Belt Academy is offering 2 Weeks Unlimted classes + a FREE Uniform for only $29.99
18.1 Miles
79% 56 votes
Movie Theaters 5157 W 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy discounted prices for second run films at Elvis Cinemas. The discount theater offers birthday packages and films at one flat rate before 6pm and only increases the ticket prices by one dollar after 6 pm.
18.1 Miles
50% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 5550 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002 MoreLess Info
Featuring 14 screens, Olde Town 14 Theatres displays first-run, feature films using digital projection. The theater offers a snack bar, a party room for private events, stadium seating and a game room.
18.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 1201 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Clear Creek Whitewater Park offers casual trails for walking and biking alongside a mountain creek. Patrons can swim, white water raft or kayak in the stream. Guests can also walk their dogs at the park.
18.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 10200 I 70 Frontage Rd S, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total distance of 2-acres of land, Fruitdale Park is an off leash dog park that is surrounded by a 6-ft fence. The dog park has a fence that separates the small dog and large dog areas.
18.2 Miles
91% 129 votes
Breweries 920 12th St., Golden, CO MoreLess Info
Golden City Brewery is a local brewing facility which is famous for its Red and Pale Ales among a variety of other beers that it offers. The brewery also maintains a beer garden which offers scenic views of the Lookout Mountain and the historic district.
18.2 Miles
96% 103 votes
Horseback Riding Business Highway 7, Allenspark, CO MoreLess Info
A custom riding stable, that's what the Sombrero Ranch offers to its guests. Charmingly nestled in a mountain town, they offer riding trails and scenic views of Aspen groves, Mt. Meeker and lovely songs of little streams. The riding trails are perfect for both amateur and pro riders.
18.2 Miles
94% 129 votes
History Museums 822 12th St, Golden, CO 80401 MoreLess Info
Life at the turn of the century is in full view when you visit Astor House Museum in Golden, Colorado. The self-guided tour features audio stations explaining the history of the 1867 boarding house and the trail-dusted visitors who stayed there.
18.2 Miles
63% 8 votes
Dog Park 3655 W 69th Pl, Westminster, CO 80221 MoreLess Info
The Little Dry Creek Dog Park is a location where dog owners can bring their pet to spend time outdoors among other dogs. Amenities at the park include separated areas for large and small dogs as well as agility equipment.
18.3 Miles
96% 169 votes
Specialty Museums 13th and Maple St., Golden, CO MoreLess Info
With multiple displays of diverse fossils, minerals, meteorites and gems as well as moon rocks from the Apollo missions, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum offers an informative and educational experience to visitors. There is also a walk-through mine comprising of UV minerals.
18.3 Miles
94% 1061 votes
Lookouts Golden, CO MoreLess Info
Lookout Mountain, reached via a scenic drive to the top, offers panoramic views of the town of Golden, the Coors Brewery and distant downtown Denver. Visitors can also explore the gravesite and museum of Buffalo Bill which is located on the top.
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