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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23.5 Miles
93% 826 votes
Rafting 431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips, from beginner to advanced levels, on Clear Creek river. Their recently built outpost provides many amenities including wetsuits, jackets and more.
23.5 Miles
52% 60 votes
Bowling 415 South Teller Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 MoreLess Info
A modern twist on the average bowling alley, Lucky Strike Lanes in Lakewood, Colorado. Adults can play a game while enjoying cocktails and drinks from the bar, as well as good food, billiards and adult only hours.
23.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 1000 S Rooney Rd, (Multiple access points on Alameda Pkwy. & Rooney Rd.), Morrison, CO 80465 MoreLess Info
With over 2,400 acres of open space and many trails, William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain is a destination for activities including hiking, biking and dog walking. It also has diverse wildlife and features a 6,800 ft summit.
23.6 Miles
59% 56 votes
Movie Theaters 440 S Teller Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 MoreLess Info
Century 16 Bel Mar shows newly released films with digital projectors and stadium seating auditoriums. One of the theaters has Cinemark's XD cinema technology that features an over-sized screen, surround sound, and RealD 3D.
23.6 Miles
100% 11 votes
Hiking Trails Mount Evans Wilderness, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, Mount Bierstadt is a 14,065 foot summit on the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Views of local wildlife are featured along with a direct overlook of the mountain range.
23.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Horseback Riding PO Box 374, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
A & A Historical Trails is a horseback riding stable. Guests can learn to ride a horse or participate in pony rides, horse rental, horseback rides, pack trips, hunting horses and Rocky Mountain trail horse riding.
23.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 5902 Holly Street, Commerce City, CO 80022 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park provides a wide range of recreational activities and sports. The park is ADA Accessible with amenities including a baseball/softball field, playground, spray ground, walking trail, basketball court, skate park, barbeque pit and rentable shelters.
23.7 Miles
84% 37 votes
Hiking Trails W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 53066 MoreLess Info
A part of Green Mountain, Lakewood Park offers breathtaking city and country views. Located outside of Denver, these views can be enjoyed while walking, running or biking along the extended trails.
23.7 Miles
82% 28 votes
Historic Sites 801 S. Yarrow Boulevard, Lakewood, CO MoreLess Info
Taking a look back into the past, Lakewood Heritage Center in Colorado displays buildings from the original town. Visitors can enjoy the historical nature of the center, as well as events including concerts and tractor pulls during any visit.
23.8 Miles
98% 308 votes
Rafting 1896 Stanley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting offers adventure whitewater rafting trips on the Eagle and Arkansas rivers as well as on Clear Creek.
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