Places to visit near

Gunbarrel

Gunbarrel is a town in Boulder district, Colorado, United States of about 9,263 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, Boulder Reservoir and Marfell Lakes.

40.0633° N, 105.1711° WPop. 9,263

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see273
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gunbarrel

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gunbarrel
  2. Boulder Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  3. Left Hand Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Pine Street Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Marfell Lakeslake · 45 min
  6. Longmont Museum and Culture Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gunbarrel
Today’s loopGunbarrelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gunbarrel?

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat (nature spot, about 3 km), Boulder Reservoir (reservoir, about 6 km), Marfell Lakes (lake, about 11 km), Pine Street Church (church, about 13 km), Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (museum, about 13 km), Andrews Arboretum (park, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gunbarrel?

89 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gunbarrel?

Left Hand Canyon, about 16 km by road; Flagstaff Mountain (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Gunbarrel?

Boulder Reservoir, about 6 km by road; Marfell Lakes (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gunbarrel?

Start in Gunbarrel, visit Boulder Reservoir, then Left Hand Canyon, then Pine Street Church, then Marfell Lakes, then Longmont Museum and Culture Center, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.