Glenwood Springs, Colorado

A must see along Interstate 70!

After going to Capitol Reef National Park, I decided to stop in Glenwood Springs for a couple of days. I stayed at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge both nights because included with your stay are passes to the hot springs. The lodge is also perfectly located to enjoy the Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves. If you have never been in a vapor cave I HIGHLY recommend it. It is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. Just remember, you can’t stay in the caves for too long and you need to stay hydrated! The accommodations at the lodge are lovely and the staff is very helpful. The pools are extremely relaxing and the slides are fun for the whole family. Stays include a delicious breakfast that is available in the cafe of the hot springs pool area across the street.

There is a bridge that takes you over the river and into the downtown where you can find all sorts of delicious things to eat and drink. The downtown strip is home to breweries, delicious restaurants, and artisanal desserts.

In addition to the hot springs, vapor caves, and adorable downtown you can take a short hike up to Doc Holiday and Kid Curry’s gravesites located in the Linwood Cemetery. The views from the Potter’s Field are gorgeous. It is a bit of a steep hike, but there is a bench placed in the best spot for resting and viewing pleasure. Don’t forget to add a memento to the tree!