Glenwood Springs, CO

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Photo provided by Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association

Relax in hot springs or ski down snowy trails at this Colorado resort town that’s close to some of the best ski fields in the world.

Colorado’s Glenwood Springs is a popular vacation spot known for its natural surroundings and relaxed small-town atmosphere. Explore the area with outdoor activities such as paragliding, climbing or hiking, and then enjoy the town’s variety of restaurants, bars, shops and day spas.

Come during the summer to make the most of the area’s hiking and biking trails. Glenwood Canyon is lined with dozens of paths suitable for all experience levels. Follow the track along Dead Horse Creek to reach Hanging Lake, a small basin that appears to be suspended over the cliffs below. Rent a kayak or canoe, or join a rafting tour to explore the Colorado River. Paddlers from all over the world come to experience the manmade Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park, which runs alongside the river.

Enjoy a variety of sports in Glenwood Springs during the snow season, which usually runs from November through March. The town is less than an hour’s drive from six world-renowned ski mountains including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Vail, Buttermilk, Snowmass and Beaver Creek. Visit nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort, a 470-acre (190-hectare) tract of land offering trails for skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers of all levels.

In any season, families will love Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, which features roller coasters, ziplines and other attractions set against a scenic backdrop. The park also offers walking tours of wide caves.

Also open year-round is the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Watch the kids play on the slides as you relax in the warm mineral-rich water, or swim a few laps in the “big pool,” which is the length of a football field.

Highways run directly through Glenwood Springs and connect the town with nearby cities. The town is less than an hour from Aspen’s airport. There’s an Amtrak Station with services from San Francisco to Chicago, and a Greyhound bus station. Glenwood Springs has a condensed downtown so it’s easy to get around this area on foot. For daytrips, it’s best to rent a car.

Where to stay in Glenwood Springs

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Elk Springs

While Elk Springs might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ironbridge Golf Club and Spring Creeks Ranch.

Elk Springs
Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado
3.5 out of 5
526 Pine St, Glenwood Springs, CO
$147 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$168 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,794 reviews)
Cool experience
"A very cool place to stay and learn about all of the history of this hotel. Because its a historical building and very old you definitely sacrifice some luxeries. Rooms and very hot and beds were slightly uncomfortable, also no fridges or microwaves in room. Rooms could have been cleaner as we found ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hotel Colorado
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glenwood Springs
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glenwood Springs
3 out of 5
124 West 6th Street, I-70 at Exit 116, Glenwood Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$193 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,476 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs Cedar Lodge
Glenwood Springs Cedar Lodge
2 out of 5
2102 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO
$143 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$163 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,483 reviews)
"It was value for money Provided basic all services needed in optimal balanced way which makes even one day experience nice and peaceful"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Glenwood Springs Cedar Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
★★★★★Cozy Airstream with Hottub in Glenwood Springs MINS to downtown/ hotspirngs
★★★★★Cozy Airstream with Hottub in Glenwood Springs MINS to downtown/ hotspirngs
Glenwood Springs
Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Glenwood Hot Springs and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park are located ...
★★★★★Cozy Airstream with Hottub in Glenwood Springs MINS to downtown/ hotspirngs
Beautiful Well Preserved Historical 2 bedroom House. 1112B
Beautiful Well Preserved Historical 2 bedroom House. 1112B
Glenwood Springs
Stay at this vacation home in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Glenwood Hot Springs and Iron Mountain ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
Glenwood Springs VRBO
"Things went well as expected."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Beautiful Well Preserved Historical 2 bedroom House. 1112B
Hot Tub, Game Room w/ Mountain Views Near Town
Hot Tub, Game Room w/ Mountain Views Near Town
Glenwood Springs
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Glenwood Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great stay!
"This was an amazing location with lots of space and a beautiful home for three families!"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hot Tub, Game Room w/ Mountain Views Near Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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