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Glenwood Springs in Spring with fresh snow on Red Mountain

Take A Mother-Daughter Trip to Glenwood Springs

A girls-only getaway offers the ladies an opportunity to switch up interpersonal familial dynamics. When making memories together is at the heart of your vacation goals, Glenwood Springs, Colorado has all the girl-pleasing amenities you could want.

Ultimately, a mother-daughter trip is about appreciating one another. Spending high-quality time away from normal routines is a great way to see another side of your mom or daughter, one that might not always be readily apparent. Your destination should have plenty of options for relaxing, offer a variety of dining choices, plus have out-of-the-ordinary experiences to mix things up a bit. With its abundant hot springs and spas, fabulous restaurants and outdoor recreational opportunities from mild to wild, Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a place the ladies will love.

Get in Some Hot Water – Hot Springs & Wellness

Relaxation is a key component of a mother-daughter excursion. Take a break from whatever occupies your day-to-day—work, school, volunteering, carpooling—to just stop and be still for a while. In Glenwood Springs, soaking in the town’s hot springs amenities is an ideal remedy for alleviating built-up stress. Spend time letting the soothing geothermal water or steam heat work its magic. To heighten the sense of getaway bliss, add on a massage, body treatment or get your nails done together. As Colorado’s spa town in the mountains, you’ll find a range of wellness therapies and salon services in Glenwood Springs where you can revel in some much-deserved downtime.

Go Out on the Town – Downtown Glenwood Springs

Whether it’s browsing through Glenwood’s many boutiques and retail stores or dining out for a special meal, be sure to save time to savor it all. The nice thing about shopping in a small town like Glenwood Springs is that you can easily stroll from store to store, wandering in and out of shops you won’t find anywhere else. When it comes time for a nibble, most restaurants offer happy hour specials with great deals on drinks and appetizers. For something more substantial, stay for dinner. As the weather warms, so do your options for eating al fresco. Some choices include the outdoor courtyards at the Hotel Colorado, CO Ranch House and Tequilas, rooftop dining at Juicy Lucy’s, river views on the deck at Rivers Restaurant and sidewalk seating at restaurants all along Seventh Street and at Glenwood Meadows. For eye-watering laughs, take in dinner and a comedy-variety show at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue.

Amp Up the Adventure

Bonding over shared experiences is another key part of a mother-daughter trip. Why not try something fun and physical? Rafting through Glenwood Canyon is one of the most popular warm-weather activities. You could also go for a hike. Take a short walk to Doc Holliday’s grave marker or a longer trek to the top of Red Mountain; both trailheads are close to downtown and offer great views for picture taking. Glenwood Springs’ best-known hike is Hanging Lake Trail. Reserve your permit in advance, then drive to the Hanging Lake exit in Glenwood Canyon to hike to the stunning waterfall and pristine lake. For adrenaline-pumping thrills, head to Glenwood Canyon Adventure Park for rides that will make you scream with delight.

 

Life is fast-paced and hectic, be sure to make time for the people that matter most in your life. Plan your mother-daughter trip to Glenwood Springs today.

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Hanging Lake winter hiking reservations are  available through April 30, 2024. The US Forest Service has scheduled a rebuild of the Hanging Lake Trail that is set to begin this spring and last throughout the summer months. Reservations will be available at the discretion of the US Forest Service, continue to check this page for updates. Visit the Hanging Lake page HERE for more information and the booking portal.