In Glenwood Springs, we can help you keep your resolutions whether those entail spending more time with family, overcoming fears, exercising more, embracing travel opportunities, or learning something new in 2025.
Many of us resolve to make positive changes at the beginning of a new year. Yet by the time the confetti settles, those resolutions often start to slip away. Sticking to goals can be a challenge—unless, of course, they include a little adventure and a whole lot of fun. Inspired by a fresh start and a deep appreciation of our visitors, Glenwood Springs is here to help you make 2025 your best year yet, ensuring your New Year’s promises are both achievable and unforgettable!
More Family Time
Quality time with loved ones is one resolution that’s easy to fulfill in Glenwood Springs. Start with a soak at Iron Mountain Hot Springs or Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Kids of all ages love the soothing warm water for playing and relaxing. For a more active, high-energy day, visit Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. From the scenic gondola ride to the stunning cave tours and adrenaline-pumping attractions like the Alpine Coaster, Glenwood’s mountain-top theme park is a peak experience for family bonding.
Face Your Fears
Step out of your comfort zone in 2025 by taking on a thrilling bucket-list challenge. Let the throttle out on a snowmobiling adventure in the high country. Feel the rush of whitewater rafting through Glenwood Canyon. If heights are more your style, try tandem paragliding over the Roaring Fork Valley for a bird’s-eye view of Glenwood’s breathtaking scenery. And don’t forget Glenwood Cavern’s Defiance Roller Coaster—a gravity-defying ride that mimics the feeling of free falling!
Get A Move On
Combine fitness with fun by exploring Glenwood Springs’ outdoor playgrounds. Hike to Hanging Lake, a challenging trek that rewards you with views of cascading waterfalls. The trail is undergoing upgrades and is expected to reopen in early summer. Other hikes that provide great workouts include Red Mountain Trails and Doc Holliday Trail. Prefer biking? Cruise the scenic Rio Grande Trail, a gentle paved path that winds through the Roaring Fork Valley. Alternatively, pedal the Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path which follows the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon. In winter, skiing or snowboarding at Sunlight Mountain Resort offers an unbeatable workout on the slopes, while the ski resort’s Babbish Gulch Trails are ideal for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.
See The Sights
Why not make 2025 the year you embrace travel, starting with a visit to Glenwood Springs? The hot springs and adventure town offers a perfect mix of things-to-do, geothermal relaxation, and one-of-a-kind, small-town charm. Located in the mountains of Central Colorado, Glenwood is easy to get to from any point in the state and an ideal destination to incorporate into your travel itinerary. If your travel wish list includes adventuring, hot springs, amazing shopping and dining, adding Glenwood Springs to your travel plans this year is a slam dunk.
Eat Healthy
One of the most common resolutions is to eat better. Eating well doesn’t mean giving up flavor, at least not in Glenwood Springs. Local restaurants take pride in dishing up delicious meals made with the best ingredients available. For make-it-yourself meals, check out summer’s farmers’ markets for fresh-picked fruit and vegetables. Fall brings peaches, apple cider, and roasted chilis that you can pick up at local markets and farm stands throughout town.
Learn Something New
Educational goals are always a worthy pursuit. Expand your horizons with a dose of Glenwood Springs history. Visit the Frontier Historical Museum to learn about the town’s early days and stop by the Doc Holliday Collection to learn more about this famous ill-fated resident. Stroll through Linwood Cemetery where Holliday is buried, visit the historic Train Depot to discover Glenwood’s railroading past, or explore the historic Hotel Colorado, known as the “Grand Dame of the Rockies.”
Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet
No matter what you’ve resolved for 2025, a trip to Glenwood Springs is the perfect way to start the year with a sense of accomplishment. Discover all Glenwood Springs has to offer and start planning your visit today!
