Title: Things to Do in Steamboat Springs in 2026 | Expedia.com [Steamboat Springs Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs.dx3087)[Hotels in Steamboat Springs](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Hotels.d3087.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Steamboat Springs](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Steamboat-Springs.d3087.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Steamboat Springs](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Steamboat-Springs.d3087.Car-Rental-Guide)[Steamboat Springs Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs.d3087.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Steamboat Springs ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Steamboat Springs Types of activities Where to stay [Steamboat Springs Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs.dx3087) ![Steamboat Ski Resort showing tranquil scenes, a river or creek and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/2cc73566-dc54-4df9-ab63-cfde3a9f2a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Steamboat Ski Resort showing tranquil scenes, a river or creek and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/2cc73566-dc54-4df9-ab63-cfde3a9f2a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Steamboat Ski Resort featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/5cf4f371-9c36-4263-bec1-d53f6fd6a250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Steamboat Ski Resort which includes ballooning and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/8b3fcf9e-5efa-413f-9ca8-92f33306f607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Steamboat Ski Resort which includes snow and a hot spring as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/25aef24b-6c55-494b-b103-02a3ddacf5ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Steamboat Springs Attractions There are opportunities for fun everywhere you turn in Steamboat Springs. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3087) ## Recommended things to do in Steamboat Springs | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided On Trail Snowmobile and UTV Tours Near Rabbit Ears Pass](/things-to-do/guided-on-trail-snowmobile-and-utv-tours-near-rabbit-ears-pass.a51370839.activity-details): $435 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided On Trail Snowmobile and UTV Tours Near Rabbit Ears Pass](/things-to-do/guided-on-trail-snowmobile-and-utv-tours-near-rabbit-ears-pass.a51370839.activity-details)[Beginner Private Guided Backcountry Adventure (Full Day)](/things-to-do/beginner-private-guided-backcountry-adventure-full-day.a50835607.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Steamboat Springs - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Steamboat Springs Some say the best things in life are free. Discover the following around Steamboat Springs: **Steamboat Art Museum** \- Take the whole family and go on a journey of discovery through history with one another. **Yampa River Core Trail** \- Retreat from the city and spend time in Mother Nature at this breathtaking landscape. **Yampa River Botanic Park** \- Revitalize your body, mind and soul by spending a bit of time in nature. ### Things to Do in Steamboat Springs with Kids Steamboat Springs has loads of close by fun things to do for you and the kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=3087&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep the crew happy for hours. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Steamboat Springs? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Steamboat Springs ![Steamboat Ski Resort which includes snow skiing and snow as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071597/5139b739-afd9-499b-b55a-e52c8035e881.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steamboat Ski Resort 4.5/5(279 reviews) Hit the pristine slopes of this Colorado ski resort in winter and enjoy biking, hiking, golf and scenic gondola rides in summer. [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Ski-Resort-Steamboat-Springs.d6071597.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161731/65bfecbf-6adc-4ec0-a852-0e2b281539f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strawberry Hot Springs 4.5/5(167 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Strawberry Hot Springs and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Strawberry-Hot-Springs-Steamboat-Springs.d6161731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial Hot Springs Glenwood Springs are the largest rocky mountains in the world ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6251820/67a77303-576c-4902-abeb-0962d3bdd579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Town Hot Springs 4.5/5(134 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Old Town Hot Springs and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Old-Town-Hot-Springs-Steamboat-Springs.d6251820.Vacation-Attraction) ![Howelsen Hill Ski Area in Steamboat Springs, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071599/a35adca0-3276-49fd-8a59-ebe882a97597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Howelsen Hill Ski Area 4.5/5(68 reviews) Hit the slopes in Steamboat Springs with a visit to Howelsen Hill Ski Area. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Howelsen-Hill-Ski-Area-Steamboat-Springs.d6071599.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fish Creek Falls - about 5 miles out of the Steamboat Springs township... this was at the end of winter so a lot of snow melt... nice easy hiking paths take you to different elevations to view the falls... don't forget to take some cash to pay for your entrance - there is no signage on the way telling you there is a fee and I had to circle back to town as the rangers are constantly checking the parking lot #AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071601/8aecc590-a98b-4509-9eb8-7d4e4fc1b240.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fish Creek Falls 4.5/5(108 reviews) Explore the lovely green spaces of Fish Creek Falls and enjoy the ski slopes in Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Fish-Creek-Falls-Steamboat-Springs.d6071601.Vacation-Attraction) ![Changing fall colors at botanic gardens #reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3087/db769091-7f5b-48d9-a319-d8f15b5a098f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yampa River Botanic Park 4.5/5(42 reviews) Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yampa River Botanic Park, a lovely green space in Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Yampa-River-Botanic-Park-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621532646731.Vacation-Attraction) #### Steamboat Gondola 4.5/5(188 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Steamboat Gondola and popular activities like skiing in Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Gondola-Steamboat-Springs.d6158884.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wildhorse Gondola You can take time to visit Wildhorse Gondola during your travels to Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.com/Wildhorse-Gondola-Steamboat-Springs.d764219586329694208.Vacation-Attraction) #### Yampa River Core Trail 4.5/5(89 reviews) Enjoy a trip to Yampa River Core Trail and popular activities like skiing in Steamboat Springs. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Yampa-River-Core-Trail-Steamboat-Springs.d553248621532646736.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Steamboat Springs ![Steamboat Springs, Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969428/261b184b-983a-4a68-b063-75bfb445e349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Steamboat Springs 4.5/5(113 area reviews) Skiing, bars, and river views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Downtown Steamboat Springs. Check out Yampa River or Steamboat Art Museum while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Downtown-Steamboat-Springs.dx553248633938969428) ![I love the winter and skiing and the best place to go is Colorado! So that’s we’re we go every winter! #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3087/f34a22c7-96c2-4d17-bc87-b45c9df2c8b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Old Town, Yampa River and Howelsen Hill Ski Area are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Old-Town-Steamboat-Springs.dx553248635976479105) ![Steamboat Springs Resort Colorado ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473681/7f1c2e63-d7f1-4409-ac9e-aef157a153cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fairway Meadows When in Fairway Meadows, you can plan a visit to Steamboat Ski Resort and Steamboat Gondola, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Fairway-Meadows.dx553248635976473681) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elk River Estates Elk River Estates might not have many top sights, but Strawberry Hot Springs and Yampa River are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Steamboat-Springs-Elk-River-Estates.dx553248635976480969) ![4th of July Sunset on Rabbit Ears Pass](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469641/19c07c78-7892-4fae-b4af-8ecc63cd52b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Majestic Valley When in Majestic Valley, you can plan a visit to Steamboat Ski Resort and Wildhorse Gondola, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 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