Glenwood Springs

Sitting at the foot of the Rockies by the banks of the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is surrounded by the White River National Forest and the beautiful Glenwood Canyon, making it an area of incredible natural beauty. Lauded for its rare geological features, a stay in this resort town means following in the footsteps of travellers who’ve come to the area since 1885 for its restorative thermal springs.

Glenwood is home to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the largest mineral pool in the world, as well as Iron Mountain Hot Springs, a collection of 16 smaller natural spring pools and the Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves which are naturally occurring mineral-steam baths – all offering a one-of-a-kind swimming and bathing experience.

Geothermal activities aside, there’s plenty more to get up to in this scenic town. Hike to Hanging Lake and see the turquoise waters of this otherworldly idyll – some of the most beautiful hikes in Colorado can be found here. Tour underground caves at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and try your hand at fly-fishing in pristine Gold Medal waters. You can even go whitewater-rafting on the Colorado River.

Once the sun sets, you’ll find Glenwood Springs has a dynamic dining scene with everything form farm-to-table eateries to award-winning breweries. Excellent boutique shopping and scenic golf courses also await, and there are also multiple opportunities to immerse yourself in the town’s wild frontier past.