Bring your love to Glenwood Springs—that is, the people who make your heart happy—and reconnect with the ones in your life who matter most.
February shows up on the calendar wearing a big red heart, and while it’s prime time for romantic getaways, love in Glenwood Springs is wonderfully inclusive. Sure, bring your sweetheart, but don’t stop there. Love embraces sisters and brothers, moms and dads, kids (both little and grown), lifelong friends, and most of all a crew you can just have fun with.
So don’t surrender the entire month to Cupid’s fickle shenanigans. Reclaim February and early springtime as a season for togetherness. Rather than cloying sweetness, it’s about spa days with your best friend, hot springs soaking with the family, and shared experiences that warm you and yours through and through.
Instead of roses, pluck one (or more) of these opportunities to enjoy a warm-hearted getaway in Glenwood Springs—no matter who you love.
1. Beer, Wine & Spa, Oh My!
Who says you have to choose between therapeutic relaxation and a thirst-slaking beer? At Glenwood’s Bohemian Bier Spa, set to open in February, you can soak in custom-crafted cedar tubs filled with warm water and botanicals while sipping a cold one. The highly anticipated downtown spa fluidly makes the case that self-care is sometimes better with a beverage. Inspired by Central European wellness traditions, the Bier Spa is perfect for friend groups, sibling getaways, or anyone who believes relaxation and a little revelry go together like chocolate and Chambord.
2. Warm, Cozy, and Room for Everyone
For outdoor togetherness that takes the winter chill off, sink into the mineral waters of Glenwood’s geothermal amenities. The enormous Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is perfect for families and multi-generational groups, with plenty of room to float, chat, and linger. Because opposites attract, encourage your crew to take the Yampah Mineral Journey, a contrast therapy experience that features five pools of varying temperatures, including an icy cold plunge!
Over at Iron Mountain Hot Springs, smaller, terraced pools overlooking the Colorado River create a more intimate soaking experience, especially on the 21+ Premier Access side. With a spa-like ambiance, it’s ideal for adult getaways or laid-back meetups with friends. For pool time with a splash, the Select Access side welcomes all ages. Same great views, but with a more family-friendly vibe. Multiple warm water soaking pools, a cooler freshwater family pool, and a jetted spa offer an enticing combo where everyone can unwind as they like, no matter their age.
For couple or friend time with a wellness twist, Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves is just the ticket for twosomes of all kinds. From the detoxifying mineral steam baths in the underground caves to the enticing menu of spa services on the main level, you and your plus-one are sure to leave glowing from top to toes. Be sure to check out treatments for “couples,” and also monthly specials that include a curated selection of spa services for a multi-hour day of pampering.
3. Dinner, Drinks & Laughs
If your love language is food, you’ll fall head over heels for Glenwood’s delightful restaurant scene—which runs the gamut from food trucks to fine dining. Memorable meals are among life’s timeless pleasures, and best shared with those we love. So, gather around the table for everything from street fare to elevated comfort food and ice cream smoothies to inventive cocktails. If humor is what attracts you, grab dinner and a show at the one-and-only Glenwood Vaudeville Revue where professional actors and performers serve up a steady stream of comedy and live entertainment all night long. For those with a flair for Broadway musicals, the Vaudeville theatre also hosts periodic musicals, so be sure to check their show schedule.
4. Elevated Excitement
When love is in the air, why not take yours to new heights! Whoever that might be! Perched atop Iron Mountain, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park combines jaw-dropping views of the Roaring Fork Valley with over-the-edge thrill rides and spectacular underground cave tours. The whole experience begins with being swept off your feet on a gondola ride up the mountain. At the top, the take-your-breath-away thrills continue with fast-paced rides and mesmerizing cave tours. Whether you’re visiting with teens, friends, or adventurous family members, bonding by awe and adrenaline is sure to forge lasting attachments and lifelong memories!
5. Trailblazing Together
Set off together to see something new. You never know what you’ll discover around the next bend. Glenwood Springs is home to magnificent hiking destinations. Winter hiking around Glenwood Springs is delightful, offering a quieter, more peaceful way to explore the local landscape. Favorite winter walks include Red Mountain trail to the cross at the summit. Another beauty is Hanging Lake. Snow, frost, and ice on the lake and falls add an artist’s flourish to the already impressive scenery. Just be sure you purchase a permit online before you go. For a low-key exploration along the river, take a walk or an electric bike ride along the Rio Grande Trail. Traversing the trails around town is a great way to spend time together, whether hand-in-hand or in a bigger group.
Love Unlimited in Glenwood Springs
In Glenwood Springs, love is for everyone—couples, families, friends—no limits attached. Whoever pulls on your heartstrings this month, spend time with them in Glenwood Springs. Learn more and make plans to visit today!
