The Best Family Getaway in Colorado

Choosing a family-friendly destination for a Colorado getaway is the hardest part of the vacation planning process, but it doesn’t have to be. The destination with all the answers to your travel questions is Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

What is there to do in Glenwood Springs?

In addition to soaking, swimming, playing and splashing at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, there are an array of activity choices for families to engage in, such as rafting or biking through Glenwood Canyon, skiing or snowboarding at Sunlight Mountain Resort, exploring the caves and rides at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. At night, the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue—a family-welcoming comedy show—appeals to all ages. For more things-to-do in Glenwood Springs try paragliding, Segway tours, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, golfing, ziplining and shopping. You could easily spend a week here exploring it all!

How’s the food?

For even the pickiest eaters, Glenwood Springs dining is a delight. Restaurants run the gamut from casual dining spots to mountain-style fine dining and everything in between—from pizza, tacos and burgers to elk steak, pasta, seafood and ethnic specialties!

Is breakfast included with lodging?

Not only is a full, hot, delicious breakfast included with every stay at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, but so is admission to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. And, lodge guests aged 18 and older also receive a discounted rate to the resort’s athletic club—a luxury facility with state-of-the-industry cardio and strength training equipment, two racquetball courts, as well as daily fitness classes. While staying at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is a value-packed and convenient choice, Glenwood Springs also offers families a variety of other lodging options.

Are there packages or deals I should know about?

It’s always a smart strategy to check what lodging packages are available in your travel destination. Glenwood Hot Springs offers deals that bundle the best Glenwood Springs activities. Ski Swim Stay lets kids 12 and younger ski for free and combines skiing at Sunlight, staying at the Hot Springs Lodge and swimming at the Hot Springs Pool. In the summer months the Resort offers other seasonally appropriate packages like rafting trips through scenic Glenwood Canyon and sky-high adventures at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

Is it easy to get around?

Glenwood Springs is centrally located in the Colorado Rockies along I-70, and is an easy drive from anywhere in the state. It’s also a daily stop for the Amtrak’s California Zephyr for those who want to arrive by rail. As for getting around town, Glenwood Hot Springs is within walking distance of downtown where many restaurants, attractions and activities are located.

What’s the town’s vibe?

Glenwood Springs is one of Colorado’s most family-friendly towns. Aside from an atmosphere that is welcoming, laid-back and relaxed, Glenwood Springs is also a town steeped in Western history which is evident nearly everywhere you look. There’s a museum dedicated to Doc Holliday, a trail to his memorial marker and landmark architecture abounds throughout.

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort takes the guesswork out of your vacation planning process. Have more questions about Glenwood Springs? Contact us or visit www.hotspringspool.com to start planning your best-ever Colorado family getaway today.