Guidebook for Glenwood Springs
Entertainment & Activities
Please look it up online for a list of every ride and attraction - here's a few: giant swing that swings out over the canyon, roller coaster, lazer tag ... and the best cave tours ever!
142 residents recomanen
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadPlease look it up online for a list of every ride and attraction - here's a few: giant swing that swings out over the canyon, roller coaster, lazer tag ... and the best cave tours ever!
Private golf course that the public is allowed to play (near our home). The back 9 is the most beautiful course I've been on. If you golf ... don't miss this one! The restaurant is great too.
Ironbridge Golf Club
430 Iron Bridge RdPrivate golf course that the public is allowed to play (near our home). The back 9 is the most beautiful course I've been on. If you golf ... don't miss this one! The restaurant is great too.
Sunlight is a great value - a smaller mountain but usually all you need for a fun day on the slopes.
70 residents recomanen
Sunlight Mountain Resort
10901 Co Rd 117Sunlight is a great value - a smaller mountain but usually all you need for a fun day on the slopes.
Aspen Ski Co owns four ski mountains - the largest is Snowmass; Buttermilk hosts the XGames but has gentle slopes too; Aspen Highlands; and Aspen Mtn (in downtown Aspen).
50 residents recomanen
Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort
Carriage WayAspen Ski Co owns four ski mountains - the largest is Snowmass; Buttermilk hosts the XGames but has gentle slopes too; Aspen Highlands; and Aspen Mtn (in downtown Aspen).
They have snowmobile tours to the Maroon Bells, dinner sleigh rides, and other outfitting tours.
9 residents recomanen
T-Lazy-7 Ranch and Snowmobiles
3129 Maroon Creek RdThey have snowmobile tours to the Maroon Bells, dinner sleigh rides, and other outfitting tours.
This is the historic hot springs pool - one large "cooler" pool, and a smaller hot pool, plus a kiddies pool. Great for people watching, and at night when its snowing!
192 residents recomanen
Piscina Glenwood Hot Springs
401 N River StThis is the historic hot springs pool - one large "cooler" pool, and a smaller hot pool, plus a kiddies pool. Great for people watching, and at night when its snowing!
This is a new hot springs developed by the owners of the Glenwood Caverns. They have multiple, smaller, hot springs pools; a family pool; bathhouse and restaurant.
148 residents recomanen
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StThis is a new hot springs developed by the owners of the Glenwood Caverns. They have multiple, smaller, hot springs pools; a family pool; bathhouse and restaurant.
A trip down the Colorado River is a fun way to spend a half-day. There are different levels of difficulty; and they do a good job outfitting & teaching you what to expect & what to do.
20 residents recomanen
Whitewater Rafting, LLC
2000 Devereux RdA trip down the Colorado River is a fun way to spend a half-day. There are different levels of difficulty; and they do a good job outfitting & teaching you what to expect & what to do.
Food Scene
Best bbq in town! They also have a place in El Jebel (near Whole Foods and the movie theater).
32 residents recomanen
Smoke Modern Barbeque
713 Grand AveBest bbq in town! They also have a place in El Jebel (near Whole Foods and the movie theater).
Not exactly healthy, but we really enjoy the fried catfish and gumbo. Don't forget the beignets for dessert!
The Lost Cajun Glenwood Springs
711 Grand AveNot exactly healthy, but we really enjoy the fried catfish and gumbo. Don't forget the beignets for dessert!
An Austrian does pasta ... and other European fav's ... and does it supremely well! Andreas has a long history and great reputation in our valley. Let Andreas & Sigrid know you're staying with us!
30 residents recomanen
ALLEGRIA PASTA- SALAD & VINO
335 Main StAn Austrian does pasta ... and other European fav's ... and does it supremely well! Andreas has a long history and great reputation in our valley. Let Andreas & Sigrid know you're staying with us!
Rosi's Little Bavarian Restaurant
141 W 6th StOur favorite breakfast spot.
We've never been disappointed here, but the trout is a real treat because it's hard to find a place that does trout right!
27 residents recomanen
Co. Ranch House
704 Grand AveWe've never been disappointed here, but the trout is a real treat because it's hard to find a place that does trout right!
Fresh-based doughnuts and other goodies. For those "splurge days."
25 residents recomanen
Sweet Coloradough
2430 S Glen AveFresh-based doughnuts and other goodies. For those "splurge days."
Just 2 miles from our home, and a nice change in menu from our normal "American" fare. Consistently good food, large menu selection.
14 residents recomanen
Nepal Restaurant
6824 CO-82Just 2 miles from our home, and a nice change in menu from our normal "American" fare. Consistently good food, large menu selection.
When nothing but a tender steak will do ... okay, they have plenty non-beef menu items too! We have a hard time with hearing in this restaurant, so I wouldn't recommend as the place for intimate conversation, though.
52 residents recomanen
Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse
308 7th StWhen nothing but a tender steak will do ... okay, they have plenty non-beef menu items too! We have a hard time with hearing in this restaurant, so I wouldn't recommend as the place for intimate conversation, though.
Best calamari in the valley! Locals travel from up and down valley for Italian at Bella Mia! Near the movie theater & bowling alley too.
Bella Mia
60 El Jebel RdBest calamari in the valley! Locals travel from up and down valley for Italian at Bella Mia! Near the movie theater & bowling alley too.
Arts & Culture
Tummy-aching FUNNY! Dinner and entertainment - the whole evening planned!
37 residents recomanen
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue
915 Grand AveTummy-aching FUNNY! Dinner and entertainment - the whole evening planned!
We love the quality of live theater available in our valley!
8 residents recomanen
Thunder River Theater Co
67 PromenadeWe love the quality of live theater available in our valley!
The Aspen Music Festival brings wonderful, world-class music to our little valley all through the summer!
8 residents recomanen
Aspen Music Festival and School
225 Music School RdThe Aspen Music Festival brings wonderful, world-class music to our little valley all through the summer!
Again ... the talent is second-to-none! The setting is beautiful along the Roaring Fork River. Come a little early to enjoy the John Denver tribute gardens.
Theatre Aspen Hurst Theatre
470 Rio Grande PlAgain ... the talent is second-to-none! The setting is beautiful along the Roaring Fork River. Come a little early to enjoy the John Denver tribute gardens.
Jazz Aspen hosts two weekend concert series a summer (June and Labor Day). It's always hard to choose which day we want to go to, because there's so many good bands!
Jazz Aspen Snowmass
2000 Brush Creek RdJazz Aspen hosts two weekend concert series a summer (June and Labor Day). It's always hard to choose which day we want to go to, because there's so many good bands!
Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
231 S Frontage Rd EEverything Else
Spring Gulch is a cross-country trail system up in the mountains southwest of Carbondale. No dogs allowed, but there are roads outside of their trails where you can walk/snowshoe/snowmobile.
Spring Gulch
Spring Gulch is a cross-country trail system up in the mountains southwest of Carbondale. No dogs allowed, but there are roads outside of their trails where you can walk/snowshoe/snowmobile.
Glenwoodchamber.com. Check their site for ideas on the myriad of events, activities, things to do in our wonderful town! Rated by many magazines as the top family-friendly vacation spot in U.S.!
Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
802 Grand AveGlenwoodchamber.com. Check their site for ideas on the myriad of events, activities, things to do in our wonderful town! Rated by many magazines as the top family-friendly vacation spot in U.S.!
On your way from/to Denver, stop in Frisco for tubing/sledding or skateboarding at their park. Large sledding hill with lift service to get back up!
201 residents recomanen
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation WayOn your way from/to Denver, stop in Frisco for tubing/sledding or skateboarding at their park. Large sledding hill with lift service to get back up!
Getting Around
Please visit RFTA's website to get an idea of the bus schedule. They run from Aspen to Glenwood (and beyond).
7 residents recomanen
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
0051 Service Center RdPlease visit RFTA's website to get an idea of the bus schedule. They run from Aspen to Glenwood (and beyond).
valleytaxi.net for more info. I spoke to them and they service Glenwood to Aspen, however, if you need a taxi for more than a few miles around town, please reserve a day ahead of time. 970.945.4111
Valley Taxi of Glenwood Springs, LLC
valleytaxi.net for more info. I spoke to them and they service Glenwood to Aspen, however, if you need a taxi for more than a few miles around town, please reserve a day ahead of time. 970.945.4111
Essentials
City Market
1410 Grand AveWhole Foods Market
340 Reed StParks & Nature
Drop-Dead Views!! Fairly steep hike up, but worth the effort, even if you only go part way.
Sunnyside Trailhead
2811 McLain Flats RdDrop-Dead Views!! Fairly steep hike up, but worth the effort, even if you only go part way.
Maroon Bells
There's a reason this hike is known world-wide.
Okay, it's not really a beach, but it's as close as we get up here in the mountains! A local's favorite - free, natural, riverside hot springs.
41 residents recomanen
Penny Hot Springs
Okay, it's not really a beach, but it's as close as we get up here in the mountains! A local's favorite - free, natural, riverside hot springs.
It's beautiful and worth the effort, but parking is very limited. Check with the local bus or taxi (also included in this guide) and see what they offer. I'm not sure your cell phone will work to call for your return ride, though.
151 residents recomanen
Hanging Lake
It's beautiful and worth the effort, but parking is very limited. Check with the local bus or taxi (also included in this guide) and see what they offer. I'm not sure your cell phone will work to call for your return ride, though.