Glenwood Springs has always had a flair for the unexpected. Sure, people come for the hot springs, the mountain views, and the fresh alpine air, but somewhere along the way this town also developed a talent for collecting the quirky, the mysterious, and the eccentric. If you love a good story, a strange sight, or
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Plenty of Colorado towns have beautiful scenery, outdoor adventures, and colorful histories, but only in Glenwood Springs will you find unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences unlike those anywhere else. Where else can you ride a roller coaster on top of a mountain, soak in the world’s largest hot springs pool, descend into a natural steam cave, and
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In Colorado, the term “Gold Medal Waters” signals something truly special. It’s a designation reserved for river stretches and lakes that consistently support exceptional trout fishing. Here in Glenwood Springs, where the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers meet, that recognition feels especially meaningful. Visitors come for the scenery, but they quickly discover that these rivers
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From Victorian homes to European-inspired landmarks, much of Glenwood’s history is written not on paper, but in stone and brick. Take a closer look at the architecture of one of Colorado’s favorite mountain towns. Glenwood Springs is a Colorado vacation destination renowned for its hot springs and outdoor adventures, but another story is hiding in
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In Glenwood Springs, eating outside feels like part of the rhythm of the town. Blue skies, river breezes, and a walkable downtown make patio dining an easy choice for visitors who want to soak up the Colorado atmosphere. Whether you’re wandering along 7th Street’s historic Restaurant Row or settling into a quiet courtyard surrounded by
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Glenwood Springs has a way of sticking with you long after your trip ends. Maybe it’s the mineral‑rich steam rising from the pools, the views from the mountaintop, or the friendly downtown streets lined with shops that feel genuinely local. If you’re the kind of traveler who loves bringing home souvenirs with personality and a
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Driving to Glenwood Springs is part of the fun! The scenery along I‑70 is gorgeous, the anticipation builds as you approach town, and whether you arrive in a gas or electric vehicle, the journey feels like a getaway in itself. But once you’re here, you can give your car a break. Glenwood Springs is one
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Glenwood Springs is where to go for fiery aspens and autumn glory! Discover Colorado’s best fall colors, hot springs, outdoor adventures, dining, shopping, and cozy mountain stays. It’s time to glow up in Glenwood Springs! Fall is just around the corner, bringing a season of brilliant leaf-peeping excursions, sunset soaks, and last-hurrah hikes, rides, and
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By Vicky Nash, Resort Trends I have lived in Colorado long enough to know that when adventure calls, you answer – even if you are sixty-something years old and your knees occasionally file formal complaints. So when my biking buddy Heidi, who is fifty-something and equally Colorado tough, suggested we ride the Glenwood Canyon Recreation
Glenwood Springs invites everyone to discover the sheer joy of the river. Find accessible, adaptive rafting opportunities and a welcoming community built around connection and inclusion. For generations, water has been at the heart of Glenwood Springs. From the healing waters of the hot springs to the rushing currents of the Colorado River through Glenwood
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Glenwood Springs has always been a place where the outdoors pairs perfectly with appetite. Travelers come for the hot springs, the canyon views, and the blue skies, but increasingly, they’re also coming for something else: the food trucks. These mobile kitchens bring international fare to Colorado’s high country, offering everything from Indonesian noodles to Polish
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As Colorado celebrates its sesquicentennial, Glenwood Springs offers the opportunity to experience 150 years of Western history in a single destination. Long before Colorado achieved statehood in 1876, the Roaring Fork Valley was the sacred homeland of the native Ute people. Later, prospectors, pioneers, railroad travelers, and wellness seekers shaped the mountain town we know
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