Glenwood Springs is located 40 miles north of Aspen, and 60 miles west of Vail, Colorado,
It is famous for its Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the natural underground Vapor Caves at Yampah Spa, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Historic Fairy Caves thrilling rides at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Enjoy snow sports at Sunlight Mountain Resort, rafting, kayaking and is also knowen for It's world-class fishing. Glenwood Canyon is the gateway to western Colorado and is the starting point of many popular hiking trails like Hanging Lake and Grizzly Creek. July 2011 Glenwood Springs was voted most fun town in the USA.
Back in time Glenwood Springs became known as the "Spa in the Rockies" and attracted the rich and famous of the day, including President Theodore Roosevelt, President William Taft, and the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown. Glenwood Springs also attracted infamous gangsters such as Al Capone and Diamond Jack Alterie. Gunman-gambler-dentist, John Henry "Doc" Holliday also came to Glenwood Springs in hopes of curing his tuberculosis by soaking in the hot springs, One favorite in-town hike brings you to the memorial of Doc Holliday; history buffs also enjoy the Hotel Colorado, where Teddy Roosevelt once stayed.
The local area is surrounded by public lands, including the White River National Forest, which attracts hunters and campers from afar. Flattops Wilderness area dominate to the North and the Grand Mesa is to the west, the Flattops is a very large area offering unlimited high-country exploring, with a four Mile recreation area it offers easier day mountain access favored by locals. Glenwood Springs is a truly great place to access all the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
Winter snows attract skiers, riders and snowshoers. Glenwood Springs is located on the Western Slope of Colorado between Aspen and Vail. Its local ski area, Sunlight Mountain Resort, has 67 trails covering more than 470 acres of terrain. Then to finish off the distinctive downtown and the Glenwood Meadows offer diverse shopping. Massage and spa treatments, A great way to relax at the end of a day of activity in Glenwood Springs. Dining options include more than 60 area restaurants and bars including casual Cajun cuisine, brewpubs, traditional steak houses, French restaurants, authentic Mexican and Latin dishes, and more. No matter what your sport — hiking, biking, golfing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, paragliding or fly-fishing — you can enjoy it in Glenwood Springs
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