Glenwood Springs Colorado Vacations

Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a hip mountain town that provides exciting opportunities for residents as well as visitors. Established in the late 1860s after the hot springs were discovered, Glenwood Springs has flourished into outdoor recreation mecca and tourist hot spot.

World-class hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and backpacking lure most people to Glenwood Springs. The winter bring skiing and snowshoeing, while the fall yields hunting and exceptional wildlife viewing. Because there is such and abundance of activities to do year-round, many visitors to Glenwood Springs end up staying for good.

Glenwood Springs is probably most famous for the Glenwood Caverns and Fairy Caves, and the Glenwood Hot Springs. The caverns and Fairy Caves allow visitors to explore underground geology and history while being led by experienced adventure guides. There is also a state-of-the-art tramway which takes you to the top of Iron Mountain, rewarding you with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. The Glenwood Hot Springs are relaxing and therapeutic. You will enjoy taking a dip into some of the largest developed natural hot spring pools in the world. The pools remain at a comfortable 90 degrees F temperature, and are cleaned out several times daily.