- 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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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a natural history and science museum housing a wide range of exhibits about native american culture, the universe, minerals, wildlife and more, coupled with a planetarium and an auditorium.
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Once a cemetery in the late-1800's, Cheesman Park is a community park visited by hundreds of individuals daily. Those at the park enjoy walking and jogging during the warmer months and cross-country skiing in the colder months.
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Situated on 1,657 acres, Elk Meadow Park provides a habitat for wildlife including elk, deer, bluebirds and red-tailed hawks. It features a 4.7-mile hiking and biking trail, picnic areas, wooded terrain and spots for camping.
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To experience the entire Rollins Pass Road be prepared to both drive/snowmobile and walk. Hiking and driving will afford you amazing mountain vista views from along the trail and at the summit.
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Built in 1930, in the heart of Central Denver, the historic Landmark's Mayan Theater is one of only three remaining theaters constructed in the art-deco Mayan style. Restored to its original elegance, the theater features a main auditorium, café and seating area.
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Bergen Peak offers access to hiking, trail running, and biking trails. The site offers scenic views at the top of the peak and the total round trip should take around three to five hours.
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Located 20 minutes outside of Denver, Geo Tours' whitewater rafting trips are perfect for those seeking a little adventure and a ton of fun. Geo Tours offers day trips as well as multi-day outings.
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Built in 1930, Mayan Theatre is a three-screen movie theater that displays independent and foreign films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a bar, theater rentals for private events and a cafe.
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Situated on a former nuclear facility, Rocky Mountain Arsenal now houses a variety of native animals in a national wildlife refuge. Visitors can take a driving tour of the refuge to view animals like buffaloes, turtles, deer, and more.
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With more than 15,000 different species of plants, the Dever Botanic Gardens house one of North America's largest plant collections. The premises also include multiple themed gardens, a conservatory and an amphitheater.