Location: Glenwood Springs
Top Things to do in Glenwood Springs
What to do and see in Glenwood Springs, Colorado (CO): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
The City of Glenwood Springs is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Garfield County, Colorado, United States. Glenwood Springs is located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River, threading together the Roaring Fork Valley and a series of smaller towns up and down the Colorado River. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 9,614.
Restaurants in Glenwood Springs
1. Hanging Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 563 reviews
Located in Glenwood Canyon.
Reviewed By maggie2e
There is a beautiful Trail in the mountains that leads to a lake that is in the middle of it. The atmosphere is beautiful. You have to make reservations to do this and take a shuttle from Glenwood Springs. If you can hike and groomed and little bit Rocky Trail, it's worth it.
2. Up the Creek Rafting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 133 reviews
The ONLY company that the owners actually guide the trips. Operated by husband and wife, Ryan and Molly Moyer, you'll love our unique small trips. Find us at the Sunlight Ski and Bike Shop this summer for Half day and Full day trips. "Mild" Family trips to Daring "Extreme" trips, we cover all your river adventures. Daily River Rentals available as well!
3. Hanging Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,186 reviews
Reviewed By debsA9982ZB
This is a very pleasant surprise when staying in Glenwood Springs CO. The location is an environmental protected area, allowing only specific numbers of visitors. Reservations are needed as bus takes you to the trailhead and from there your adventure begins. The trail winds and switchbacks up the cavern walls, the views are amazing and the quiet is covered by the running brook you criss cross over by small bridges as you ascend. The hike is strenuous at times, recommendation to take your time and breath in experience. Hanging Lake is peaceful, a place to reflect, the short detour to Sprouting Rock is well worth the effort brings a smile and gives a needed cooling spray.
4. Glenwood Adventure Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 465 reviews
The Glenwood Adventure Company in Glenwood Springs stands ready to put together the adventure that is right for you and your family. We are uniquely positioned to provide activities in some of the best areas of the Rocky Mountains. We offer Whitewater rafting, Biking, Horseback Riding, ATV and UTV tours, Offroad Tours, as well as Duckies, and Paddle board Rentals in some of the most majestic terrain in the world. Our capable staff has years of experience in the outdoors and local knowledge that distinguishes us from the pack and provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
Sunlight features 67 named trails covering over 470 acres. In addition to miles of cruising intermediate terrain, Sunlight's East Ridge has one of the steeper runs in the state. Aptly named, The Heathen falls beneath your feet at a breathtaking 52 degrees. Sunlight is home to one of the longest trails in ski country, Ute, a beginner slope that winds more than 2 miles from summit to base. Sunlight also hosts some of the best tree skiing in Colorado with many aspen groves untracked days after snowfall. All trails converge at the base lodge, so friends and family can always keep track of each other
Reviewed By SusieMA1 - Belleville, United States
Our family spent 5 days skiing at this family friendly ski resort. We had such a good time last year we decided to return again this year in spite of the pandemic. No shuttle bus from Glenwood Springs to ski resort this year which caused us to cancel our December 2020 trip. MDH found a ride to the slopes for this trip in Jan 2021. So much more reasonable skiing than the huge, large ski resorts. Grand-kids took group lessons and were the only students in the classes-awesome! The dinning room was not crowded-only a few tables and spread out at safe distances. The restaurant food is really good and not too bad price-wise. No lines for the chairlifts but they did get cold riding up the mountain.
6. Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,193 reviews
Glenwood Spring's newest hot spot, Iron Mountain Hot Springs offers 16 mineral hot springs soaking pools and a freshwater family pool with a jetted spa. All are located alongside the Colorado River, just across from the base of the tram at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, with Rocky Mountain views that soothe and relax.
Reviewed By davesL3975TX
My partner Sandy and I visited Iron Mountain Hot Springs for the first time with my adult daughter late August, 2019. Ample, close parking available, friendly, helpful staff throughout our visit, quick check in, clean, secure locker/shower areas, multiple (16 if I remember correctly) soaking pools of different sizes and temperatures plus a large family pool. Adult beverages available for purchase to enjoy while soaking. What's not to love? Great gift shop in the lobby. We left and returned twice during our day visit. Beautiful Colorado River views included. We'll definitely be back.
7. Doc Holliday's Grave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 561 reviews
Reviewed By ColoradoMartini - Denver, United States
This is worth seeing. Doc came to Glenwood Springs for the vapor caves. Hoping it would relive his TB. But he soon died in the Hotel Glenwood. Which is now Bullock's store on the main drag. The towns people raised money to intern him. Wyatt Earp was not there. They were no longer companions. We came to his grave to film for our Doc Holliday grave video for our YouTube channel Colorado Martini. What we found was a hike up a steep hill. It is a dirt trial and not fit for wheelchairs. It is a good climb on the trail. There are no bathrooms. And take water. Wear tennis shoe or hiking boots. No flip flops or sandals. What you will find is a wonderful pioneer cemetery with a wonderful view of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Note the trial is not maintained if there is snow. Doc is on the northwest edge of the cemetery. He looks over the valley below. And has a black fence around the grave. And this is a replacement headstone. While you are there also visit Kid Curry. He rode with Butch Cassidy.
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