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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43.1 Miles
98% 1720 votes
Rafting 1329 N. US Highway 287, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Mountain Whitewater Descents is a local company which offers a variety of guided whitewater rafting trips on Cache La Poudre river's continuous rapids such as Tunnel, Three Rock and Pine Valley Falls.
43.1 Miles
97% 498 votes
Rafting 1117 N Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
Rocky Mountain Adventures is a local outfitter which organizes as well as offers quality equipment for a wide range of outdoor adventure activities which include whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly fishing and more.
43.2 Miles
57% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 18625 E Stage Run Road, Parker, CO 80134 MoreLess Info
A ten-theater movie multiplex, the AMC Twenty Mile 10 shows primarily newly released Hollywood movies. The theater's amenities include digital video and sound and stadium seating. The theater is available for rentals.
43.3 Miles
99% 465 votes
River Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
The only designated National Wild and Scenic River in the state, Cache la Poudre River starts from the nothern part of the Rocky Mountain National Park and flows eastward through the Roosevelt National Forest. The river is home to various outdoor activites such as fly fishing, rafting, tubing and more.
43.3 Miles
83% 94 votes
Rafting 2801 N Shields Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 MoreLess Info
For more than 30 years, A-1 Wildwater Rafting, has called the nationally designated 'wild and scenic' Poudre River its home. Featuring experienced guides, and top-quality rafts and equipment, explore your adventurous side with one of their rafting packages.
43.4 Miles
82% 116 votes
Beaches 5800 S Powhaton Road, Aurora, CO 80012 MoreLess Info
Aurora Reservoir is a center for a variety of recreational activities such as scuba diving, fishing, swimming, boating and more.The swim beach here is open seasonally and there are multiple trails for hiking or biking around the reservoir.
43.7 Miles
91% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 35901 WCR 31, Greeley, CO 80615 MoreLess Info
Open for guided tours only, the Antique Washing Machine Museum contains over 1,408 antique washing machines, holding the Guinness World Record. The collection includes washing machines that are hand-powered, motor-driven and electric as well as other household appliances.
43.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Entertainment 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138 MoreLess Info
Established in 1994, the Parker Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer ensemble whose goal is to increase awareness and appreciation of symphonic music. The orchestra performs several shows each year, with varying themes.
44.0 Miles
89% 305 votes
Breweries 2351 Busch Dr, Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
Budweiser Brewery Tours are guided tours of a local Anheuser-Busch brewing facility where the many stages of the brewing process such as fermentation, packaging and distribution, are available for viewing to the public.
44.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 11920 Motsenbocker Road, Parker, CO 80134 MoreLess Info
Salisbury Equestrian Park serves the equestrian community and recreational sports leagues for both adults and children. The equestrian arena has seating for up to 80 people, and the park also has 30 acres of open space.
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