Trip Ideas & Itineraries

holiday lights at Hotel Colorado

Brilliant! Holiday Lighting and Shopping in Glenwood Springs

Kick off the holiday season in Glenwood Springs with the 35th Annual Hotel Colorado Lighting Ceremony, and shop local for one-of-a-kind gifts and unforgettable experiences sure to shine as bright as the lights! It’s that time of the year when Glenwood Springs simply sparkles. With the glow of more than half a million twinkling lights, […]

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scenic downtown view

New & Exciting in Glenwood Springs

If there’s one thing Glenwood Springs never does, it is rest on its laurels. Colorado’s favorite hot springs town is naturally effervescent, always bubbling over with something new to experience. This 2025/2026 season, fall through spring, visitors to Glenwood Springs will notice the town brimming with newness, everything from sweet bites and wellness experiences to

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Restaurant row at night

The History and Hoopla of Glenwood’s Restaurant Row

You’ll surely find culinary delights galore on Glenwood’s Restaurant Row and in the vicinity, but Seventh Street has a history all its own. As you pull up a chair for a meal, take time to savor the story as much as the meal. Step off the train at the historic depot in Glenwood Springs, and

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Hanging Lake in Winter

Winter Magic Unwrapped in Glenwood Springs

Experience winter magic in Glenwood Springs, where the best gifts of the season are snowy adventures, hot springs soaks, festive events, and cozy mountain comforts! Winter in Glenwood Springs is magical. Glenwood Canyon, with its rugged cliffs and snow-sprinkled evergreens, feels like stepping into an old-time snow globe, while low-lying ethereal clouds of steam cloak

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man and son fishing with a guide

Trail Rides to Touchdowns! Fall Sports in Glenwood Springs

When it comes to fall sports, whether they take place in the open field or on the football field, it’s game on in Glenwood Springs! As autumn descends on the Roaring Fork Valley, Glenwood Springs transforms into a sportsman’s paradise. Whether you’re stringing a bow, saddling a horse, or pulling up a chair at your

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Girl with pumpkins

Get Ready for October Festivals in Glenwood Springs

From bratwursts and beer to ghostly tours and haunted balls, here’s what to expect in September and October in Glenwood Springs! There’s never a dull moment in Glenwood Springs, especially in autumn. A calendar chock-full of events keeps things rolling from late September through Halloween. Kicking off the celebrations, German culture immersion tops the list

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Couple biking through the golden aspens

Three Glenwood Springs Fall Color Adventures to Experience Now

Whether you’ve got an afternoon, a day, or several days in Glenwood Springs, here are three ways to experience autumn color at its best—in town, nearby, and on a long, scenic drive. Fall in Glenwood Springs is pure Colorado magic. Golden aspen leaves shimmer on the hillsides all around, the air is crisp and ideal

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Hanging Lake in late August

Hike Glenwood’s Stairway to Heavenly Hanging Lake

After a lengthy closure for trail maintenance, Hanging Lake is open again—and hiking to this Colorado icon is back and better than ever! Why compare hiking Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs to a Led Zeppelin song? Because, thanks to recent intensive trail work, the path has been transformed from a sometimes slippery single-track prone to

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Hikers enjoying Red Mountain Trails

Glenwood Springs is for Nature Lovers

A natural haven for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, Glenwood Springs is a natural habitat for Colorado nature lovers. A place where the rivers meet the mountains, Glenwood Springs is a biodiverse playground for anyone who wants to spend time outdoors, and the town’s alignment with Colorado’s Leave No Trace principles ensures future generations can

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Wellness Itineraries Tailored for You in Glenwood Springs

Relaxation comes in many forms, so why not choose the wellness pathway that feels right for you? Wherever you fall on the wellness spectrum, Glenwood Springs has feel-good options galore. Wellness means something different to everyone. For some, it’s a full day at the spa. For others, it’s pushing limits outdoors, then downshifting with a

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fall in Glenwood Springs

Find Your Fall Flow in Glenwood Springs

In Glenwood Springs, nothing feels forced—it just flows. From the golden glow of aspen leaves to the warm embrace of natural hot springs, fall adventures unfold one after another in Colorado’s favorite river and mountain town. Flow into your next adventure in Glenwood Springs… … Let The Colors Lead You In autumn, Mother Nature transforms

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downtown Glenwood Springs Sunset

Live It Up Like A Local in Glenwood Springs

When it comes to travel, locals know best. And in Glenwood Springs, one thing residents know how to do is summer! For an authentic travel experience, just do what the locals do. A laid-back attitude is essential for living like a local in Glenwood Springs. Summer is all about slowing down, living in the moment,

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