Glenwood Springs Travel Guide

Tourist 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 there might not be top attractions in Elk Springs, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
The price is AU$298 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$298
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & 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! (1,833 reviews)
"Restaurant was understaffed for dinner. Open tables yet over an hour wait. Breakfast was very good."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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
The price is AU$313 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$313
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,504 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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
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! (1,528 reviews)
"There are Beautiful flower gardens on the property. It is proximal to all the tours/activities Glenwood has to offer, but not too close. It was a quiet place to stay. Our suite was very clean. Housekeeping tidied our room and made our beds everyday. (Loved that - lots of motels/hotels don’t do that ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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 Caverns Adventure Park and Glenwood Hot Springs are located ...
Disaster Stay – No Check-In Info, No Power, No Refund
"Unfortunately, our experience was a disaster from start to finish. We received no check-in info prior to arrival and couldn’t reach the host despite multiple calls and messages. We had to find a hotel at midnight. The next day, we finally got a response and were promised a refund for the first night. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

★★★★★Cozy Airstream with Hottub in Glenwood Springs MINS to downtown/ hotspirngs
Peaceful Valley Home with Sauna in Glenwood

Peaceful Valley Home with Sauna in Glenwood

Glenwood Springs
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Glenwood Hot Springs ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Perfect location for our quick family trip to Glenwood Springs. The house was in a quiet location but close to all the activities we had planned. The beds were comfortable, the house had great amenities and James was a fantastic communicator. Will definitely stay here again if we find ourselves back ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Peaceful Valley Home with Sauna in Glenwood
Family/Lrg Groups/King Bed/420/Hike/Bike/Ski/Raft/Firepit/Mountain Views

Family/Lrg Groups/King Bed/420/Hike/Bike/Ski/Raft/Firepit/Mountain Views

Glenwood Springs
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Iron Mountain Hot Springs ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Bonita y grande"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Family/Lrg Groups/King Bed/420/Hike/Bike/Ski/Raft/Firepit/Mountain Views
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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