Top Things to do in Colorado
Top Hotels in Colorado
- 1. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 2. Grand Hyatt Denver
- 3. Monarch Casino Resort Spa - Black Hawk
- 4. Le Meridien Denver Downtown
- 5. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Trinidad
- 7. The Oxford Hotel
- 8. Origin Hotel Red Rocks
- 9. SCP Colorado Springs Hotel
- 10. Warwick Denver
10 Hot Springs & Geysers in Colorado That You Shouldn't Miss
Colorado is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing. Wildlife abounds, from bears to moose and raccoons to wolverines. More interested in local history? Head for either the Ute Indian Museum or the Koshare Indian Museum, and don't miss the forts such as Fort Garland and Bent's Old Fort. For a complete change, why not take a ride in a hot air balloon from South Park Valley or Boulder and admire Colorado's picturesque landscape from above?
Restaurants in Colorado
1. Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,256 reviews
Get out of the cold and into these natural mineral springs with a year-round average temperature of 104 degrees.
Reviewed By Katygood - Steamboat Springs, United States
What a great place to relax and if you like to be naked in the great outdoors this is the place for you!! Great pools, very clean, after dark clothing is optional which my husband and I love. Better on weeknights as the weekends are very busy.
2. Rainbow Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Hikers can look forward to a good soak at these popular hot springs, which are set in rock beside the West Fork of the San Juan River.
Reviewed By irelandskydancer - Loveland, United States
So cool!! It was adventurous, beautiful, and the one of a kind hike you'll never forget! Thank you everyone for helping us find the Hot Springs!!
3. Piedra River Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Mineral hot springs located near Pagosa Springs.
Reviewed By kbro2018 - Abilene, United States
What an amazing soak. We found the pool with just the right temperature for us and found it very hard to leave.
4. Bath House (Hot Springs) @ The Springs Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,103 reviews
The Springs Resort & Spa is nestled along the bank of the beautiful San Juan River in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offering 24 therapeutic soaking pools of varying temperatures, each fed with the rich mineral water of our record-holding geothermal hot spring. Open year-round, daily and long-term passes are available to both traveling and local guests. Our on-site Bath House provides locker rooms, showers, retail shopping, and the opportunity to rent lockers, towels, and robes. Hotel guests gain 24-hour pools access, and our Pahgosa Spa offers massage treatments, facials, and skin services. Create lasting memories and savor one-of-a-kind experiences at The Springs Resort & Spa.
Reviewed By A3766UCjamiew - Katy, United States
Arrived at Pagosa Springs around 8am this past weekend. Went to Treasure Falls first since it was a short distance from Pagosa Springs. Then, headed to the hot springs. When looking at hot springs from main road across river, the parking/main entrance is to the left. You can still walk to it from the right, but it is a longer walk. You check in at table outside of main building. Kind of a maze to find the entrance, but easy check-in once you do. Since we were early, we were able to get in. We went and got our things out of the car and by the time we were walking in, they were telling others they were already at capacity - so go pretty early. We brought our 3 kids 6, 8, and 10 and they loved it except for the smell of the minerals in the water bothered the 2 littles. The towels and robes are extras. Robes are not really needed in the summer, so we just rented 2 towels for the 5 of us ($4 each), but the guy ended up giving us 2 extras for free. Only about 1/4 of the people had robes on. The locker rooms are really nice but you cannot use the lockers. I did not see a family locker room - just men and women. We changed into swimsuits and headed to the largest pool/hot spring - it looks like a normal swimming pool with a hot tub attached. We found a few tables and chairs open to set our stuff on. We sat in the hot tub while the kids swam in the big pool. Both were warm but not hot. Lots of kids jumping off hot tub into pool and a few adults were complaining. Definitely not the spot to be if you do not have kids. This pool was really gross with white stuff floating throughout pool and hot tub. We only lasted a few minutes and then headed to the other hot springs. There were about 15 total to choose from - all different temps and labeled with the temps - but we found they were really off (all of them seemed about 98-102 degrees. We would stay in one for 5 min and move on to the next. Some were pretty crowded but people would come and go constantly. They did feel amazing and the water seemed clean in all of these. There is one pool by river that is amazing with rocks at the bottom and hot spring water bubbling out of rocks. If you have little kids under 5, I would just make sure they do not get close to where the water is coming into the pools, as it is extremely hot at these spots (prob 104-105) but the pools in general are fine for kids to swim in. The hot spots were my favorite, so I would just sit there so the kids would not go to that area. Kids tried swimming in river bank but water was really cold. The river was flowing pretty fast, so kids could not really go out into river to swim, but there are a few areas on the bank that they can. There is an adult only area which we did not go to, but it looked very peaceful if you go without kids. We did not go to every pool, but each only holds about 5-10 people max (except the large one, that is more of a pool) Overall, we loved the experience and the hot pools - very relaxing. We used the showers (soap is provided) before leaving. We were the only ones in the locker room while there and it is very large (about 10 showers) and is very clean. We met a few people while there that said this hot spring is one of the top 2 in Colorado to go to. There is food and drinks for purchase. We spent about 1 1/2 hours there. I am not sure I would spend more than one day or even spend the night, but we did enjoy a day trip to see it. I would recommend if it was your first time to see a hot spring. Would love to visit in the winter! The town is also nice, but very small.
5. Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By ErMaFi - Denver, United States
Sand Dune Recreation Hot Springs Pool is the best discovery between Crestone and Great Sand Dunes National Park. In looking for oil, these hot springs were discovered and built about 100 years ago. The kids can swim in the natural hot springs pool while the adults can hang in one of many soaking pools in the adult only section while having a local beer. Life doesn't get better than this!
6. Conundrum Hot Springs
7. Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By rhscripty - Los Angeles, United States
This place is very small but nice. There are only 3 pools. But since they only take reservations, it's not to crowded. Beautiful views as well. Make sure you bring flip flops- especially in winter time- because the ground gets super cold (even icy). My feet nearly froze off walking from changing area to top pools and back.
8. Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 117 reviews
A spa sitting on a natural hot spring that provides visitors with a full range of spa activities or simply the chance to soak.
Reviewed By VIron5354 - Denver, United States
Great place for any occasion! The staff was attentive - especially Brenda. She knew the occasion we were there for and made sure to help us enjoy every amenity. You will feel spoiled with the soothing mineral spring water. I love that they list the composition of each mineral in the water, complete with their healing properties, in their guest book in the room.
9. Durango Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 214 reviews
Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa is located in the Animas Valley just north of downtown Durango Colorado and 15 minutes south of Purgatory Ski Resort. The natural hot springs have a rich history dating back a millennium to the Ancient Puebloan that lived in this region. Beginning in the 18th century, the native Ute Tribe and other Native American tribes utilized the healing waters they considered sacred. Over the years, the hot springs has been the location for multiple grand hotels and later as a dude ranch, gambling hall, and entertainment center that hosted celebrities and Hollywood stars in the 1950s. The one constant from the past to present is the natural hot mineral springs and its reputation as a mystical healing place and source of wellness. Much of this mystique comes from the rare characteristics of the hot springs water with its balanced blend of minerals. The remarkable natural water from the hot springs has no Sulphur odor and embraces your soul.
10. Salida Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By lindafQ2166LB
Wonderful place to swim or soak in warmer water. Indoors. Great lap swimming in the am. Kids good different times a day. Reasonable. Helpful staff.
