Glenwood Springs

Travel Guide
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
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Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Relax in hot springs or ski down snowy trails at this Colorado resort town that’s close to some of the best ski fields in the world.

Colorado’s Glenwood Springs is a popular vacation spot known for its natural surroundings and relaxed small-town atmosphere. Explore the area with outdoor activities such as paragliding, climbing or hiking, and then enjoy the town’s variety of restaurants, bars, shops and day spas. 

Come during the summer to make the most of the area’s hiking and biking trails. Glenwood Canyon is lined with dozens of paths suitable for all experience levels. Follow the track along Dead Horse Creek to reach Hanging Lake, a small basin that appears to be suspended over the cliffs below. Rent a kayak or canoe, or join a rafting tour to explore the Colorado River. Paddlers from all over the world come to experience the manmade Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park, which runs alongside the river. 

Enjoy a variety of sports in Glenwood Springs during the snow season, which usually runs from November through March. The town is less than an hour’s drive from six world-renowned ski mountains including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Vail, Buttermilk, Snowmass and Beaver Creek. Visit nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort, a 470-acre (190-hectare) tract of land offering trails for skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers of all levels.  

In any season, families will love Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, which features roller coasters, ziplines and other attractions set against a scenic backdrop. The park also offers walking tours of wide caves.

Also open year-round is the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Watch the kids play on the slides as you relax in the warm mineral-rich water, or swim a few laps in the “big pool,” which is the length of a football field.

Highways run directly through Glenwood Springs and connect the town with nearby cities. The town is less than an hour from Aspen’s airport. There’s an Amtrak Station with services from San Francisco to Chicago, and a Greyhound bus station. Glenwood Springs has a condensed downtown so it’s easy to get around this area on foot. For daytrips, it’s best to rent a car.

Where to stay in Glenwood Springs

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Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado
3.5 out of 5
526 Pine St, Glenwood Springs, CO
The price is P6,079 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P6,079
P6,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,412 reviews)
Historic Hotel
"Stay was very comfortable and clean. Front desk in check in was confused about our hotels.com reservation for 2 rooms. The next morning we cleared it up and we were all set."

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024

Hotel Colorado
Best Western Antlers at Glenwood Springs
Best Western Antlers at Glenwood Springs
2.5 out of 5
171 W 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO
The price is P6,839 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P6,839
P7,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Best Western Antlers at Glenwood Springs
Hotel Glenwood Springs
Hotel Glenwood Springs
2.5 out of 5
52000 Two Rivers Plaza Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO
The price is P6,154 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
P6,154
P6,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Love this place! Definitely staying here again"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Hotel Glenwood Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Union Station
Sentral Union Station
4 out of 5
1777 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
Great apartments
"These are great apartments right next to Union Station. They are ashtrays clean and quiet. Very comfortable. There's a Whole Foods next door and it's within walking distance of downtown and Ball Arena. We stay here often."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Sentral Union Station
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
4 out of 5
557 Stan Miller Dr, Breckenridge, CO
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Breckenridge. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,157 reviews)
"The staff are amazing! The propeety is quiet and clean and relaxing"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Ranahan
Village at Breckenridge Resort
Village at Breckenridge Resort
3 out of 5
535 S Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Breckenridge. Enjoy 4 spa tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,684 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay for our anniversary weekend. In walking distance to both shopping and food."

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

Village at Breckenridge Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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