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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28.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
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Bear Lake

Lake San Isabel National Forest, Pueblo, CO 81008 MoreLess Info
A part of the San Isabel National Forest, Bear Lake is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Along with fishing and hiking, there is also a campground on site for overnight stays.
28.8 Miles
87% 15 votes
Art Museum 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80111 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Outdoor Arts features a collection vault and sound, white box, and atrium galleries. Headquartered in the Englewood Civic Center, the location also hosts temporary exhibitions for guests to enjoy.
28.8 Miles
71% 7 votes
Laser Tag 401 Denver Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537 MoreLess Info
Equipped with a wide variety of attractions, the Loveland Laser Tag Fun Center is a location that provides fun and entertainment to its guests. These attractions include laser tag, a climbing wall, a ropes course, an arcade, and a cafe.
28.9 Miles
Loveland Laser Tag is a local entertainment center which features a 36-player multi-level laser tag challenge course coupled with a range of other attractions such as an Egyptian themed rock climbing wall, arcade arena and more.
28.9 Miles
88% 105 votes
Music Venue 3263 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80110 MoreLess Info
The Gothic Theatre is a converted movie theatre that hosts musical performances throughout the year. The site features a 20-foot retractable movie screen with a projector and can sell alcohol to guests.
28.9 Miles
100% 28 votes
Breweries 623 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO 80538 MoreLess Info
At the Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, adults can taste one of the site's twelve beers in the taproom, which can be reserved for special gatherings. The location also offers tours of its brewery.
28.9 Miles
77% 47 votes
National & State Parks 13401 Piccadilly Road, Brighton, CO 80603 MoreLess Info
A natural sanctuary, Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado is home to a variety of wildlife. The nature center provides visitors with a range of activities, from hiking around the lake to bird watching.
29.0 Miles
84% 43 votes
Breweries 1527 Taurus Ct, #110, Loveland, CO 80537 MoreLess Info
Dancing Pines Distillery, LLC is a local family-owned distillery which specializes in handcrafted artisan beverages including a variety of rums, liqueurs and whiskeys.
29.0 Miles
91% 22 votes
Rafting PO Box 1268, 601 Zerex St, Fraser, CO 80442 MoreLess Info
Located in Fraser, Colorado, Red Tail Rafting offers full and half-day rafting trips over the upper section of the Colorado River. A full day trip covers 12 miles while the shorter trips span over 5 miles
29.0 Miles
93% 14 votes
Breweries 1550 Taurus Court, Loveland, CO MoreLess Info
Verboten Brewery, which opened its doors in 2013, is a popular boutique brewery that creates handcrafted ales using local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Guests can enjoy a variety of beers in the taproom with an adjacent 3-barrel brewery.
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