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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37.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Bowling 1900 59th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634 MoreLess Info
Open for parties, leagues and casual bowlers, Highland Park Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling with a pro shop. The bowling center also offers snack machines, a bar and lounge with big screen televisions and a restaurant.
37.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Coffee Shops 3307 S. College Ave #107, Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
Board game enthusiasts of all ages flock to The Haunted Game Café in Fort Collins. Ideal for date nights or an afternoon with friends, choose from over 120 games, grab a refreshment and let the games begin.
37.8 Miles
33% 6 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 5701 W 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 MoreLess Info
Work Out West Health & Recreation Campus is a gym with amenities like an indoor track, basketball court, and racquetball and tennis courts. Their wet area has a whirlpool, sauna, steam room and warm water therapy pool.
38.1 Miles
47% 19 votes
Bowling 15755 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO MoreLess Info
Celebrity Lanes is a sports bar and bowling center that also hosts birthday parties, banquets, and other events. The location, which offers league sign-ups for bowlers who wish to compete, sells wings at Jackson's Sports Grill.
38.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 13655 Broncos Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112 MoreLess Info
Home to the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre, the Denver Broncos Headquarters At Dove Valley features training and locker rooms, a practice field, a team store and a media studio. Fans can attend practices during designated public practice sessions.
38.2 Miles
90% 293 votes
Other Entertainment 2206 South Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO MoreLess Info
Holiday Twin is a local drive-in theater with two different screens which play first run double features. Opened in 1968, the theater continues to be a local attraction with its recently upgraded digital projection.
38.4 Miles
93% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 2525 Worthington Circle, Fort Collins, CO 80526 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater, AMC Cinema Saver 6 features six screens used to display second-run movies using digital projection. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events, independent films, a game room and a lobby snack bar.
38.7 Miles
94% 2416 votes
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Bear Lake

Lake Estes Park, CO MoreLess Info
A part of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Bear lake is a local alpine lake which is flanked by the Hallett Peak and the Continental Divide and serves as a trailhead for a number of hiking trails.
38.7 Miles
92% 25 votes
National & State Parks 2150 Centre AVenue, Building E, Fort Collins, CO 80526 MoreLess Info
Encompassing over 1 million acres of pristine forest and grasslands, Arapaho National Forest, is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Recreation activities include camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, water sports activities and more.
39.0 Miles
59% 32 votes
Go Karts 8532 Concord Center Drive, Englewood, CO MoreLess Info
Open all the year round, Speed Raceway is a great place to enjoy go-karting with its F-1 styled race track. Rest-assured that the race karts are safe and eco-friendly too. They accept events held in the area like birthday parties.
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