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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40.6 Miles
99% 169 votes
Specialty Museums 680 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 MoreLess Info
Greeley Freight Station Musuem is a local establishment housing hundreds of different historic railroad artifacts including switches and an authentic wooden caboose. The major attraction here is the fully-functional miniature railroad complete with mountains and trees.
40.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 8830 Apache Plume Drive, Parker, CO 80134 MoreLess Info
With Cottonwood Park West, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports at the park's many fields, from basketball to volleyball. The park also has a playground and a picnic area.
40.7 Miles
89% 158 votes
Specialty Museums 200 Mathews St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Now called the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, visitors will be enthralled with the unique combination of science and history creating a unique learning experience. See an Ice Age era Bison, watch a presentation in the 360-degree theater or visit the music and sound lab.
40.7 Miles
44% 16 votes
Music Venue 204 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
The Aggie Theatre is a live performance venue that hosts live plays, musical performances, and comedy shows. All of the shows in the theater start at 7:00pm and are for people ages 16 and up.
40.7 Miles
80% 10 votes
Art Museum 201 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
A small art museum located in a converted post office, Fort Collins Museum of Art features a variety of permanent and visiting exhibits. The museum also hosts many educational events.
40.8 Miles
83% 29 votes
Horse Races 26000 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO MoreLess Info
Arapahoe Park is a horse-racing track that is the host of live races during the summer months through Mile High Racing. The location also hosts special events, including wine tastings, holiday celebrations, and book signings.
40.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
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Aquamart

Aquariums 3255 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227 MoreLess Info
A reef specialty store, Aquamart regularly stocks saltwater fish, invertebrates, and corals. The store offers custom aquarium building services, as well as a wide variety of accessories and paraphernalia for aquariums.
40.9 Miles
92% 60 votes
Bike Paths Greeley, CO MoreLess Info
Poudre River Trail is a paved path stretching between Cache la Poudre river and Windsor, Colorado, and can be travelled both on foot and bike. The trail also contains multiple signs informing people about the historcial significance of the place.
40.9 Miles
57% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 300 E Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Open since 2007, the Lyric Cinema Cafe is a combination movie theater and restaurant that shows both new Hollywood releases and classics and independent films. The theater also offers a full menu of dining options.
41.1 Miles
94% 62 votes
Malls 6155 South Main Street, Aurora, CO 80016 MoreLess Info
Southlands is a local mall with a wide range of high end and low price shops as well as a variety of restaurants within the facility. Inside, there is a gas fire pit surrounded by seats which serves as a central gathering point.
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