Location: Boulder
Top Things to do in Boulder
10 Things to do Adventurous in Boulder That You Shouldn't Miss
Fondly described as “the city nestled between the mountains and
reality,” Boulder delivers an urban twist on the outdoor fun you’d
expect from a town surrounded by wilderness. In a single day, you
can hike miles and miles of trails or bike alongside Boulder Creek
– then head back into town for some well-deserved shopping on
Pearl Street. And with many of Colorado’s top restaurants right
within reach, be sure to treat yourself to at least one great meal.
Restaurants in Boulder
1. Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
Hot-Air Ballooning, Balloon Ride, Balloon Flight or Balloon adventure, no matter how it's said, Fair Winds is Colorado's Favorite! Just 30 minutes from both Denver or Estes Park, Enjoy Spectacular Views of the Majestic Rocky Mountains over Beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Our daily Flights offer a year round change of scenery including mountain ranges, plains, and wildlife as far as the eye can see! We welcome private parties as well as large groups, and do promotional as well as instructional Flights. A Gift Certificate for a Hot Air Balloon experience with Fair Winds makes the perfect gift for any occasion. "Creating Lifelong Memories" is our promise and commitment to each of our guests.
2. Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides: Transforming Lives through Experiential Adventures. Custom, unique outdoor adventures-education: fly fishing (wade / float), sightseeing tours, mountain bike tours, cycling tours, hiking trips, rock climbing, peak ascents, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, snowshoeing, ski tours, backpacking trips - Rocky Mountain National Park / Flat Top Wilderness, ATV tours, photography tours, historic tours, avalanche education. Travel trips, tours, and small groups range from 2 hour to 9+ days in Colorado and Eastern Utah. Group size: 1 participant to 450+ based on trip length, service, and activity. License: (Required in Colorado to operate) Colorado Outfitter Rafting License #: 534; Colorado Outfitter License #: 2717; Colorado Public Utilities Commission: #55777 - License for sightseeing, charter, limousine. Official Rocky Mountain National Park Concessionaire for Mountaineering and Avalanche education. Corporate team building / leadership development
3. Front Range Ride Guides Ltd. - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 433 reviews
Front Range Ride Guides is a small, independent, family-owned business that specializes in custom-tailored mountain biking and winter fat biking experiences for all ages and ability levels. Founded and grown locally, along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains; we love using our intimate knowledge of the areas in and around Boulder, Denver, Golden, Fort Collins, & beyond to create one of a kind experiences for visitors and locals alike; that highlight the natural beauty and unique culture of Colorado. Our professional guides have unrivaled experience, deep roots in the area and local mountain biking, and strive to make each custom-tailored ride an experience you'll never forget! Join us for a custom tailored Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Local Craft Brewery, MTB Skills Clinic, or Corporate/Group/Family Adventure and experience what makes the Colorado Front Range so special!
4. Boulder Bike Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 145 reviews
Calling ALL of those who want to get a taste of authentic Boulder! Headquartered in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, we provide custom guided mountain bike, road, and city biking tours. We are also one of the only bike your companies who specialize in hosting corporate tours or private events! This is one of the "Most Boulder" things to do in Boulder! From the beginner to advanced biker our expert guides arrange everything: the bikes, gear and transportation for the experience that offers the highest level of challenge and enjoyment. We also offer electric bike tours through the heart of Boulder city! Experience everything you need to see in Boulder, CO. We gladly accommodate individuals to large business groups, half to full day tours available.
5. Enigma Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Think fast! Enigma Escape Rooms are live-action, interactive puzzles that take place inside a locked room. You will be locked inside one of our uniquely-themed rooms and challenged to escape in under 60 minutes. Use teamwork and ingenuity to find the hidden clues, solve the puzzles, and get out before your time runs out.
Reviewed By R9896SKcathys
Enigma was awesome! I brought my family to Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park from Kansas City, Missouri. It is difficult to find activities that suit such a range of ages (12-23!). The two oldest are girls. They were very interested in visiting an escape room and had a great time. My 15 year old boy told me that the escape room was his favorite activity, beating out white water rafting, kayaking, hiking in RMNP, and biking on Boulder Creek Path. My twelve year old boy asked IMMEDIATELY after we escaped, “Can we do another?”! Everything from the owner's responsive emails (I had questions), the booking process, the location and escape room themes, to the friendly staff and their clues was top notch. I looked at others, but found the themes too scary or otherwise inappropriate. Enigma provided a classier alternative, and a great team building activity for my kids and I that we will remember for years to come.
6. Electric Cruiser Bike Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
The original and best electric bike tour in Boulder. A sensational guided tour of all the gems of Boulder on the most fun and easy-to-ride thing on two wheels. Soar alongside sparkling Boulder Creek, through lush open spaces, historic downtown, Chautauqua, University of Colorado, NCAR, and charming neighborhoods on Boulder's exclusive network of paved bike paths, safely away from car traffic. Magically fly up even the steepest hills without breaking a sweat, including an exhilarating yet effortless journey to the top of a mountain to bask in the stunning views. Feel like a kid again as you reconnect with yourself, others and nature. It's a trip you'll never forget!
7. Pedego Boulder- Electric Bike Tours & Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 333 reviews
Pedego Boulder is the home of electric bikes in Boulder, CO! Come join us for one of our guided tours of the city and surrounding area or rent bikes for a half day or more to see more than you ever could by bus, car or standard pedal bikes. Our staff would love to show you what we love about Boulder and to give you great advice on places to see by bike when visiting the area. Our downtown shop features every electric bicycle model that Pedego makes offering our guests to find the bike of their dreams!
8. Eldorado Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By JSTrip_77 - Hanoi, Vietnam
Colorado has endless options for hiking but this one is quite remarkable. We went on a Saturday in the summer so we got there by 9:45am in order to get parking. There were still spots when we arrived but by the time we left, the lots were full. So, consider that when planning your trip. We parked at the first lot we came to but couldn't find the Fowler Trailhead which we'd intended to take. So, we walked up the road and joined Fowler at the top and then connected with Rattlesnake Gulch trail. Rattlesnake Gulch trail was absolutely spectacular. Near the top of the 650 foot elevation gain, you'll get to the (minimal) ruins of a hotel that was on the site from 1908-1912. Beyond that, there's an amazing overlook of the canyon and the continental divide (the big mountains!). We aren't climbers but there are ample options for that too. If I had one complaint about the park its that the main road through the park is the only access to the trails (by car) and so it gets busy.
9. Mile High Gliding
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Offering sailplane touring rides, rentals, and flight instruction above the scenic mountains of Boulder, Colorado. Book a flight now on our website!
10. Boulder Escape Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Boulder Escape Room is a must do for any ones bucket list! Find clues, solve riddles, and challenge your mind to escape "The Psycho Killer." Or out smart aliens in "The Abduction".
Reviewed By nancyw916 - Niwot, United States
We had a blast celebrating a birthday there. We had five people and went during the day so we had the place to ourselves. It was so much fun. The host/murderer was perfect - friendly, funny, and helpful when we needed it since it was our first time in an escape room. The props are excellent and good quality, rooms well thought out, and clues very clever. We hope to make a repeat visit at the end of this month with guests from Australia! And the host took a great photo of our group afterward using my cell phone. Kudos to him!
