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Need a reason to come visit? "We've had FIVE 5-star reviews in the past 8 days...
Need a reason to come visit?

"We've had FIVE 5-star reviews in the past 8 days! Descriptions are "Amazing," "Great time for families," "Very cool," "Take the kids and soar up over Glenwood Springs," and "A hidden gem." Come up and find out for yourself what all the fuss is about."


TripAdvisor Reviews of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
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"My kids and I love going up to the Glenwood Caverns. If you're only traveling thru the area it's a great way to spend a day, with or without kids. There is a lot to do from the cave tours to the alpine roller coaster..."
Valentine's Day is almost here! Treat your loved one or yourself to some Stay Sw...
Valentine's Day is almost here! Treat your loved one or yourself to some Stay Swim Spa action in Glenwood Springs. Book a room at the regular rate at either Glenwood Suites or Quality Inn & Suites, and you'll get 2 adult passes to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool PLUS a discount at the historic Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves, simply by showing your key card! Call either hotel to get this deal. Glenwood Suites: 970.384-4700 or Quality Inn & Suites: 970-945-5995.

The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is launching a new show! It begins tomorrow (Feb....
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue is launching a new show! It begins tomorrow (Feb. 3) and runs through April 21, every Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30!
We love this article abou the best Valentine's Day getaways! "Combine Valentine’...
We love this article abou the best Valentine's Day getaways! "Combine Valentine’s Day with some schussing when you stay in the Molly Brown Suite in the top bell tower of the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Remember, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” one tough lady as she survived the sinking of the Titanic? The multi-room suite is all camped up, or just stay in the steamy hot spring waters that surround the property all year round."


Kitschy Valentine getaways
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It's coming, the day when celebrating love and romance comes down to trying to create the perfect experience. Try a little kitsch to spice things up.

Winter Activities

Amtrak Train & Railroad Museum

Amtrak Train & Railroad Museum

Enjoy the relaxed pace of train travel and a visit to the historic Railroad Museum at the train depot. Amtrak has year-round daily arrivals into Glenwood Springs from various points throughout the West and Midwest. The California Zephyr travels from Chicago to San Francisco with stops in Denver and Grand Junction.

Climbing (Rock & Ice)

Climbing (Rock & Ice)

Glenwood Springs offers some of the best rock and ice climbing that Colorado has to offer! Popular areas include Glenwood Canyon, Grizzly Creek, Hanging Lake, No Name Canyon, Puoux and Super Puoux, Rifle Mountain Park and Shoshone Stones.

Frontier Historical Museum

Frontier Historical Museum

The best way to explore Glenwood Springs, is to learn about Glenwood's rich history first.

The Frontier Historical Society was created in 1964 to preserve the pieces of Glenwood Springs’ past. A small museum was opened at that time, continued to grow and in 1972 a larger museum was opened in its present location at 1001 Colorado Avenue in Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park & Historic Fairy Caves

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park & Historic Fairy Caves

A day of excitement and exploration is waiting for you on top of Iron Mountain, where Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park brings out the kid in everyone. From the fully enclosed gondola you can take in the views almost 50 miles to the south, over Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley, past majestic Mt. Sopris, to the peaks in Aspen. Once you’re at the top, it’s time to choose your adventures.

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is famous for its enduring appeal and for its size—the largest in the world at over two blocks long.

Native American Utes regarded it as a sacred healing place. Over the past century famous visitors including Al Capone, Titanic-survivor Molly Brown, and President Theodore Roosevelt called it Spa in the Rockies. Today thousands of visitors enjoy the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool in all four seasons.

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue

Since the late 1800s, vaudeville variety shows have entertained audiences with song, dance, magic, comedy and all-around silliness. One hundred years ago, Vaudeville was the only entertainment available in the West. Acts traveled around the country performing in quaint theaters and were often the highlight of the year. The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue revives this time-honored tradition at the Blue Acacia Theatre in the Masonic Lodge located at 9th and Colorado.

Ice Skating

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Ice Skating

Enjoy ice skating with the whole family at the outdoor, covered, NHL-sized rink at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Open November through March.

Jeep Rentals

Jeep Rentals

Visit Glenwood Springs, Colorado and rent your very own Jeep Wrangler to explore the scenic Colorado wilderness! Available for Half-Day and Full-Day excursions.

Segway Tours

Segway Tours

Glide through Glenwood Springs on your two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporter. Guided tours take you wheeling through downtown streets, or climbing 2,000 vertical feet off-road for some aerial views of town. Helmets and training are included in the price of the tours.

Shopping

Shopping

Find fun souvenirs, hip clothing, creative kitchenware and much, much more at the various shopping venues in Glenwood Springs.

Skiing/Snowboarding

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Skiing/Snowboarding

Glenwood Springs is within a one-hour drive of 7 world-class ski resorts! Conveniently located just 40 miles north of Aspen, Colorado and 60 miles west of Vail, it's a perfect hub for a multi-day, multi-mountain skiing vacation!

Glenwood Springs offers great skiing & snowboarding at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Our local ski area boasts beautiful vistas of Mt. Sopris and the surrounding Elk Mountain Range, with 480 acres and 67 trails.

Snowcat Tours

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Snowcat Tours

Snow cat tours run during winter months. The scenic tour covers terrain that would normally be inaccessible. A unique way to experience the back country. Call for details.

Snowmobiling

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Snowmobiling

Glenwood Springs offers exciting snowmobile tours that are designed for all ages and ability levels. Experts will guide you through pristine forest, offering spectacular views of the Flattops Wilderness, Mt. Sopris and surrounding mountains.

Snowmobile riders will be given safety instruction and driving lessons. All snowmobile equipment is provided. Two person or single passenger snowmobiles are available.

Snowshoeing

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Snowshoeing

Guided snowshoe tours are available at Sunlight Mountain Resort and Glenwood Adventure Company. Another option is to bring your own or rent a pair in Glenwood Springs for a self-guided adventure on the many trails in White River National Forest. Glenwood Springs has a wide variety of trails and paths that cater to all athletic abilities.

Spas

Spas

Glenwood Springs has been known as a healing destination for well over a century, because of the world’s largest natural Hot Springs Pool and naturally formed Vapor Caves.

Trails

Trails

Glenwood Springs has a wide variety of trails and bike paths that cater to all athletic abilities. From steep singletracks and rugged hikes to miles of smoothly paved bike paths, you can enjoy playing in the mountains all year round!
View a complete list of trails.

Check out local business listings for Bike Rentals & Repairs.

Vapor Caves

Vapor Caves

The Vapor Caves are said to purify body and spirit as they soothe away aches and pains. They are the only known natural vapor caves in North America, in which hot mineral waters flow through the cave floors to create a natural geothermal steam bath.

Yampah, which translated from Ute dialect means "big medicine", is the namesake of the Yampah Spa Vapor Caves—the only natural hot springs-fed vapor caves in the world.

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