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Arts & Culture in Boulder

Scout analyzed 99 Boulder places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.

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Typical spend

$100

Typical visit

2.1 hr

Complete outings

Downtown Boulder Date Night with Live Music

Begin your date night in Downtown Boulder with a relaxed pre-show drink, setting a mellow mood. Then, dive into the vibrant atmosphere of a historic theater for a memorable performance. Conclude your evening with a romantic dinner at a renowned farm-to-table restaurant, perfectly balancing activity and intimacy.

A Romantic Evening of Arts and Fine Dining in Boulder

Begin your evening with a sophisticated pre-show drink, setting the mood for a cultural night out. Then, immerse yourselves in the elegant ambiance of Macky Auditorium for a memorable performance. Conclude your date with a delicious and intimate dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Best neighborhoods for arts & culture

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Whittier

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Chautauqua

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Arts & Culture

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

This museum is good for a free 1-2 hour educational outing, particularly for families with kids interested in natural history. It's best combined with a walk around the CU Boulder campus or a meal nearby.

ArtsHistoryAnimals

$0 typical2 hr visithard parking

Whittier

eTown Hall

eTown Hall is a live music venue in Boulder, often hosting performances in an intimate setting. Expect to spend a few hours here, typically buying tickets for an event and potentially drinks or snacks.

Live musicShoppingFood

$50–$150 typical1 hr visitmoderate parking

University Hill

The Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is a good spot for an evening or late-night outing to catch a show, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend $35-100 per person on tickets and drinks for a 2-3 hour experience.

Live musicCocktailsSocial

$35–$100 typical2.5 hr visithard parking

Chautauqua

Chautauqua Auditorium

Visit Chautauqua Auditorium for a concert, lecture, or performance, often pairing well with a walk on the nearby trails. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $20-75 per person depending on the event and seat.

Live musicShoppingArts

$20–$75 typical1 hr visitmoderate parking

Arts & Culture

Planet Bluegrass

Planet Bluegrass is an outdoor music venue for multi-day festivals, requiring ticket purchase well in advance. Plan for several hours to a full day per event, with costs ranging from $50 to $300+ per person for tickets and food/drinks.

Live musicOutdoorsViews

$50–$300 typical4 hr visithard parking

Arts & Culture

Macky Auditorium Concert Hall

Macky Auditorium is ideal for an evening out to see a concert, opera, or speaker, typically lasting 2-3 hours. Expect to spend $30-$100+ per person on tickets. It pairs well with a dinner beforehand.

Live musicArtsRelaxed

$30–$100 typical2.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Arts & Culture

Sunrise Amphitheater

This is a good spot for a free, scenic outdoor stop, ideal for a short visit to enjoy views or a quiet moment, potentially paired with a picnic. Expect to spend about an hour here.

Live musicOutdoorsArts

$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

Boulder Theater

This venue is good for an evening outing to see live music or a film, typically lasting 2-3 hours. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person on tickets and drinks.

Live musicArtsSocial

$30–$100 typical2.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Arts & Culture

WOW! Children's Museum

This museum is ideal for a 2-3 hour family outing with young children, offering interactive exhibits for learning and play. Expect to spend about $13-15 per person for admission.

ArtsAnimalsPlayful

$13–$15 typical2 hr visiteasy parking

Mapleton Hill

The Museum of Boulder

The Museum of Boulder is ideal for a 1.5-2 hour educational visit, especially if you're interested in local history. Expect to spend $10-15 on admission, and it pairs well with a coffee shop visit before or after.

ArtsHistoryEducational

$10–$15 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking