Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Boulder January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Boulder](https://expedia.ca/Boulder-Hotels.d184021.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Boulder](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Boulder.d184021.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Boulder Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Boulder.d184021.Car-Rental-Guide)[Boulder Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Boulder.d184021.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Boulder, UT ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Boulder Types of activities [Boulder travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Boulder.dx184021) ![Golden Hour Elephant Canyon Needles Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184021/f7d399af-0e9b-4671-a2f3-3f562e0722d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Golden Hour Elephant Canyon Needles Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184021/f7d399af-0e9b-4671-a2f3-3f562e0722d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Comb Wash and Ridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184021/fa72c02f-d977-48c9-81d2-ade24404a140.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I traveled Utah's Scenic Byway 12 on my way to Bryce Canyon National Park from Moab. This 200km stretch of single-lane highway through canyons, plateaus and valleys reaches an elevation of 9,000 feet and offers nearly continuous views of some of the most interesting landscape I've ever seen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184021/cb77d261-94af-45cc-9b5e-39d77650341b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Named for its use as a natural pen for calves back in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, the creek remained relatively unknown as a tourist destination until the formation of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, under the Clinton administration. Walking between mineral-streaked cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, hikers pass beaver ponds and pre-historic rock art sites en route to the paradisiacal pools. Trail Head: 37.794049, -111.414733 Trail Type: Hiking Length: 5.84 roundtrip Difficulty: Moderate The trailhead is located at the Calf Creek Campground on Highway 12, 11 miles south of the town of Boulder, and 15 miles east of the town of Escalante. The highway follows the route of the creek for most of the distance, atop the bluff to the east of the canyon.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184021/a3fe741f-a76a-47b4-ad0d-11ac9f0f57dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Boulder Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Boulder has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Boulder is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Boulder to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Boulder Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Boulder. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Boulder attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Boulder | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour](/things-to-do/peekaboo-spooky-and-dry-fork-slot-canyon-tour.a46124066.activity-details): CA $191 | | Top 5 things to do | [Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour](/things-to-do/peekaboo-spooky-and-dry-fork-slot-canyon-tour.a46124066.activity-details)[Half Day Canyoneering Tour in Egypt Slot Canyon](/things-to-do/half-day-canyoneering-tour-in-egypt-slot-canyon.a46123936.activity-details)[8 Hours Cosmic Ashtray Experience in Escalante](/things-to-do/4-hours-cosmic-ashtray-experience-in-escalante.a46127519.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour](/things-to-do/peekaboo-spooky-and-dry-fork-slot-canyon-tour.a46124066.activity-details)[Half Day Canyoneering Tour in Egypt Slot Canyon](/things-to-do/half-day-canyoneering-tour-in-egypt-slot-canyon.a46123936.activity-details)[8 Hours Cosmic Ashtray Experience in Escalante](/things-to-do/4-hours-cosmic-ashtray-experience-in-escalante.a46127519.activity-details) | ## What to do in Boulder --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Boulder ![Calf Creek Recreation Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171590/bedd0ab5-1a5e-4d8c-b065-6d2ba1e55df9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Calf Creek Recreation Area 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Calf Creek Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Boulder. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Calf-Creek-Recreation-Area-Boulder.d6171590.Vacation-Attraction) ![replica of ancient dwelling in Anasazi State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171586/4e83ac57-50af-4f63-9867-e77ce6a18627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anasazi State Park 5/5(2 reviews) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Anasazi State Park during your travels in Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Anasazi-State-Park-Museum-Boulder.d6171586.Vacation-Attraction) ![Exterior of Anasazi Pueblo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/777252124383821824/8e716cd3-d2f4-4021-ab32-654d5ed17919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anasazi State Park Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Anasazi State Park Museum during your trip to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Anasazi-State-Park-Museum-Boulder.d777252124383821824.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed You can take time to visit Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed during your travels to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Lower-Calf-Creek-Falls-Trailhed-Boulder.d641174545688829952.Vacation-Attraction) #### Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead You can take time to visit Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead during your travels to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Calf-Creek-Fall-Trailhead-Boulder.d641174533838639104.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chriss Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chriss Lake during your travels in Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Chriss-Lake-Boulder.d911727458817241088.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Boulder ![Entrance to Bryce Canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/510/4405b72b-004a-449c-ab82-6b9a0bad7ddc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Panguitch ![Torrey which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140592/25562dbd-ccff-46e9-a770-ec7ccc8e8a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Torrey ![Escalante featuring street scenes, desert views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171582/e28c96a7-4ab9-4292-a79f-7566eb4839bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Escalante ![Bryce Canyon National Park which includes cycling, street scenes and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983171207/06c13c73-3bfa-4c1d-af5a-e0affdcbcbc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Henrieville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boulder worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Boulder? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Boulder? ### Is three days enough to stay in Boulder? ### What are some activities to do in Boulder with kids? > - [Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/peekaboo-spooky-and-dry-fork-slot-canyon-tour.a46124066.activity-details) > - [Half Day Canyoneering Tour in Egypt Slot Canyon](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-canyoneering-tour-in-egypt-slot-canyon.a46123936.activity-details) > - [8 Hours Cosmic Ashtray Experience in Escalante](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hours-cosmic-ashtray-experience-in-escalante.a46127519.activity-details) ### What to do in Boulder for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Boulder? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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