Thanks to a new partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office and accessible travel platform Wheel the World, Glenwood Springs is ensuring the joy of vacationing here is open to everyone—regardless of ability.
Glenwood Springs is rolling out the welcome mat. From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense of ease and inclusion that’s hard to miss. Whether you navigate the world with mobility challenges, sensory sensitivities, or dietary or other unique needs, Glenwood Springs meets you where you are—with warmth, hospitality, and just the right mix of fun and relaxation.
No Barriers to Bliss
The town’s hallmark hot springs—Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Iron Mountain Hot Springs welcome guests with thoughtful details that make soaking in the mineral springs stress-free and serene. Access ramps, pool lifts, private restrooms, accessible shower stalls, along with a caring staff truly make it easy to shift into vacation mode at the pool.
Activity Options to Explore
Want to try something more adventurous? Accessibility isn’t one-size-fits-all. From guided outdoor adventures to lively nightlife, Glenwood Springs welcomes everyone to level up their vacation fun.
• Rafting companies are happy to make adjustments based on individual needs to share whitewater thrills with visitors who have special concerns.
• Cycling on the paved paths around town is also an accessible activity. A power boost from a rentable e-bike might be all it takes to climb the rolling inclines of the Rio Grande Trail and the Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path.
• Recreation comes in all forms, including guided tours that welcome guests of varying abilities to participate in activities like horseback riding, shooting sports, and off-road excursions.
• In winter, Sunlight Mountain Resort offers adaptive skiing, opening up a classic Colorado sport to mobility, sight, and hearing-impaired visitors.
• It’s common knowledge that laughter is the best medicine, a panacea for all. After daytime adventures, enjoy a professional-quality comedy and variety show at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue.
Dining with Intention
When it’s time to eat, Glenwood’s thriving dining scene dishes delicious meals and genuine hospitality—two qualities every guest appreciates. Owners and chefs understand that personal challenges come in all manner of variety, including food allergies. Local restaurants are sensitive to customer needs whether that means you need extra room for wheels or a salad sans nuts and seeds. Whatever your requirements, you can count on the kitchen and restaurant staff to deliver a dining experience that’s both foody and friendly!
Places to Stay—Your Way
Glenwood Springs has hundreds of guest rooms with lodging options from historic and charming to modern and convenient. Most offer ADA-compliant rooms making settling in a breeze. Depending on your situation, Glenwood’s lodging has you covered in more ways than you’d expect. To choose the room that’s right for you, Glenwood’s Lodging Guide is a great place to start; while the Wheel the World highlights options for guest with specific accessibility needs.
Out and About
Getting around town is easy, too. The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) is the public transit system. Buses are ADA-compliant, and the cost is minimal. Ride Glenwood Springs is a free bus system in town and Ride Glenwood On-Demand is available for just a buck per person anywhere within city limits! Additionally, wide sidewalks make it easy to navigate the downtown shopping and dining district. An elevator at Bethel Plaza elevates visitors to the pedestrian bridge which adds connectivity to the hotel district in North Glenwood and offers great views of the Colorado River and the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool.
Come As You Are
However you travel, Glenwood Springs is a destination that’s ready to welcome you to relax, explore, and be yourself. Learn more and make plans to visit today!
