At the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the historic resort town of Glenwood Springs is famed for its Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Yampah Spa Vapor Caves, world-class fishing and rafting, and Glenwood Canyon. Sample local produce, shop in unique boutiques, dine in awarding winning restaurants or focus on relaxation at an array of spas. Come to Glenwood, Springs and soak it all in.

At 5,700 feet, summer temperatures are in the 70s and 80s F.

Glenwood Springs receive about 16.5 inches of precipitation.

Glenwood Canyon Zipline Adventures
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Our zipline consists of a set of cables stretching over 350 feet between towers across the Colorado River. Once you're geared up in a climbing harness, helmet and gloves, you'll climb the launch tower, clip into a double wheel pulley and step off! The force of gravity will zip you down the cable, high above the river, to the landing platform on the other side. A zip back across the canyon on a second set of cables completes the exciting round-trip zip.

Glenwood Hot Springs
Home to the world’s largest outdoor hot springs pool. Relax in a bubble chair in the 104-degree thermal therapy pool or swim in the enormous 92-degree pool with lap lanes, diving boards, and water slides. The new Spa of the Rockies offers herbal treatments and massage therapy. Or try the challenging miniature golf course. 800.537.SWIM • 970.947.2955 • hotspringspool.com

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
A full day of family fun! Tram rides, guided cave tours and thrill rides, including Colorado’s only alpine coaster, plus a scenic mountain-top restaurant. 800.530.1635 • 970.945.4228 • glenwoodcaverns.com

Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
Vapor caves heated with steam from natural hot springs along with unique body treatments and massage. 970.945.0667 • yampahspa.com

Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
Choose from a variety of local rafting outfitters who offer mild to wild trips through spectacular Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River and the Roaring
Fork River. For kayakers, paddle the standing wave at Glenwood Whitewater Park, the first to be built on the Colorado River.

Biking and Hiking
To experience the Roaring Fork Valley, bikers can ride along the 44-mile Rio Grande Trail from Glenwood Springs all the way to Aspen. The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path is 16 paved miles and runs parallel to the Colorado River through scenic Glenwood Canyon. Hanging Lake and Grizzly Creek are popular hikes.

Farmers Markets
For fresh produce and hand-made crafts, shop the Glenwood Springs Downtown Market. This open-air market operates Tuesdays from June 23 through September 23 featuring cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a soup contest, wine tastings, live music and an Oktoberfest grand finale. For over 20 years, the Saturday Farmers Market has featured farm fresh goods from local western slope vendors mid-June to mid-November all natural meats, bread and baked goods, pasta, fresh vegetables, melons, flowers, and honey.

Historic Downtown
The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Glenwood Springs one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The historic downtown has a variety of unique shops and restaurants.

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
The world’s largest naturally fed hot springs pool is famous for its year-round therapeutic waters and for its size, at over two blocks long! Soak it all in with the 104-degree thermal therapy pool or swim in the enormous 92-degree pool with lap lanes, diving boards, and water slides.

Glenwood Vaudeville Revue
This professional live dinner show, revives the time-honored tradition of song, dance, magic, and comedy to entertain audiences of all ages. Located at the Blue Acacia Theatre in the Masonic Lodge at the corner of 9th and Colorado.   

Sunlight Mountain Resort
Try summertime fun at nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort with horseback riding and hiking trails. 800.445.7931 • sunlightmtn.com

Choose from more than 60 properties with over 1,700 rooms, including hotels and motels, ranging from 100-year-old historic treasures to contemporary lodges. Select from a cozy cabin or cottage. Bed and breakfasts feature down comforters and antique décor. Condos and short-term vacation homes are available for those desiring both privacy and convenience. Ranches and resorts provide a more rustic experience. For the budget-conscious, there's the Glenwood Springs Hostel or campgrounds nearby.

Glenwood Springs, located halfway between famous neighbors Vail and Aspen, is a scenic three-hour drive 160 miles west of Denver on I-70. It is a 1.5 hour drive 90 miles east of Grand Junction.

Amtrak's California Zephyr travels a spectacular rail route from Chicago to California stopping in Glenwood Springs.

Air service into Eagle/Vail, Aspen, Grand Junction, and Denver International.