Glenwood Springs, CO

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
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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Elk Springs

While Elk Springs might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ironbridge Golf Club and Spring Creeks Ranch.

Elk Springs
Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado
3.5 out of 5
526 Pine St, Glenwood Springs, CO
The price is ₩218,937 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩218,937
₩249,807 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,785 reviews)
"This is a charming old hotel with some nice recent upgrades. My daughter and I have stayed here many times over the years when we visit the hot springs. Lots of lovely memories of the fires in the lobby and telling ghost stories."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hotel Colorado
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glenwood Springs
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glenwood Springs
3 out of 5
124 West 6th Street, I-70 at Exit 116, Glenwood Springs, CO
The price is ₩233,926 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
₩233,926
₩266,909 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,470 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Nice rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glenwood Springs
Adventure Inn - Glenwood Springs
Adventure Inn - Glenwood Springs
2 out of 5
51823 HWY 6, Glenwood Springs, CO
The price is ₩162,882 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
₩162,882
₩185,849 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
6.8/10 (825 reviews)
"Property overall was good, it needs a little update"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Adventure Inn - Glenwood Springs
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Mountain Retreat w/ Deck: Ski, Soak, Golf & Hike!
Mountain Retreat w/ Deck: Ski, Soak, Golf & Hike!
3 out of 5
Glenwood Springs
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free parking, a pool table, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Iron Mountain Hot Springs and ...
Mountain Retreat w/ Deck: Ski, Soak, Golf & Hike!
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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