Out Our Front Door: So Many Things To Do in Glenwood Springs

You’ve booked your room at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge; made plans to relax poolside, splash around with the kids and scheduled a rejuvenating treatment at the award-winning Spa of the Rockies—an excellent start to a great vacation. During your stay with us we want you to have the best possible experience. To help facilitate that, we’re laying out all your best options for having fun in Glenwood Springs.

First, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is easy to get to from I-70. Follow the well-marked signage to our parking lot at the Pool or go through the roundabouts for the Lodge, located just past the Hotel Colorado. We offer free parking for guests and whenever you book a room at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, you also receive unlimited pool admission and a complimentary hot breakfast at The Grill, our poolside restaurant. Our knowledgeable front desk staff can help you make appointments for treatments at the Spa of the Rockies as well as answer questions about things to do in Glenwood Springs. To get you started, here’s a shortlist:

Downtown shopping & dining (walk). Browse for souvenirs and find the perfect place to grab a bite to eat; it’s all just a short stroll over the nearby pedestrian bridge. Besides a plethora of stores and eateries, there’s often musical entertainment in the gathering space under the bridge.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (walk or drive). In addition to being home to the world’s largest hot springs pool, Glenwood Springs is also the location of America’s only mountain-top theme park, known for its stunning caverns and scream-worthy thrill rides.

Sunlight Mountain Resort (shuttle bus or drive). Glenwood’s very own ski resort is just a few miles away. For skiers and riders staying at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, a shuttle bus makes a pick up stop in the morning and drops them back off after the lifts close—perfect timing for a rejuvenating après-ski soak. In conjunction with Sunlight, Glenwood Hot Springs also participates in Ski Swim Stay—Colorado’s best-selling lodging-activity package that bundles skiing at Sunlight, soaking in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and a stay at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge.

Glenwood Canyon (bike or drive). Like rolling out a welcome mat, this gorgeous stretch of scenery welcomes west-bound drivers as they approach Glenwood Springs. Visitors often like to spend extra time exploring here, especially the natural wonder that is Hanging Lake.

Hiking & biking (walk or drive to trailhead). There are miles of trails in and around Glenwood Springs, all easily accessible to visitors who want to add a bit of physical exertion to their vacation plans. The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path is a paved trail that wends its way through Glenwood Canyon; the Rio Grande Trail connects Glenwood Springs with Aspen and all points in-between. Other nearby trails take visitors to Doc Holliday’s memorial marker and to the summit of Red Mountain for breathtaking views.

Entertainment & cultural activities (walk or drive). Part of what makes Glenwood Springs a top Colorado travel destination is that there’s always something fun to do—special events, tastings, comedy shows, live music and farmers’ markets are just a few. Ask our front desk staff or check in at the Glenwood Springs Visitor Center for the current happenings around town.

Your stay at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is the beginning of a great Colorado vacation. Find out more and make reservations today at www.hotspringspool.com.