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 Springs has four distinct shopping areas: Historic Downtown, the Glenwood Meadows and Market Street shops, the Glenwood Springs Mall, and Roaring Fork Marketplace. From big-box retailers to unique boutiques and novelty shops; you're guaranteed to find something that will suit your shopping desires in Glenwood Springs.
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.
Mild green runs, intermediate slopes and black diamond extremes satisfy all abilities. Its vertical drop is 2,010 feet and the resort's annual snowfall is 250 inches.
Sunlight Snowmobile Tours’ expert guides will review basic snowmobile operations so even a first timer will feel like an expert driver! Their state-of-the-art snowmobiles have hand-warmer handles and safety features such as independent front suspension and hydraulic disc braking systems.
Guided snowshoe tours are available at Sunlight Mountain Resort. 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.
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. Today you'll find spas, fitness centers, and health and beauty treatment centers which complement Glenwood Springs’ natural spa atmosphere. Enjoy a massage, facial, pedicure or Watsu water massage treatment.
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.
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.
