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Your ❄️winter mountain getaway❄️ in Glenwood Springs CO itinerary
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items Planning a getaway to Glenwood Springs, Colorado? Lucky for you I live 10 minutes away and go there all the time with my husband and our 3 young kids. Here’s where I’d recommend you stay and visit while there!
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Our family LOVES the hot springs pool! It’s kid-friendly and an amazing way to spend the day (or night) any time of year
Glenwood Hot Springs
If you’re visiting Glenwood Springs, Sundae is a must. I highly recommend the salted cookies and cream 😍🤤
Sundae Ice Cream | Small-Batch Artisan Ice Cream
Our kids love riding the alpine coaster and doing the cave tours. There is a lot to do for the whole family at this cute mountaintop amusement park year-round
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Don’t sleep on this spot! The kids loveee feeding the alpacas and petting the highland cows, and the owners are the nicest people alive
Sopris Alpaca Farm
Glenwood Springs’ own little ski resort, Sunlight is perfect for families or avid skiers looking for a great day off the beaten path of the big resorts
Sunlight Mountain Resort
A fun, family-friendly dinner theater in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Vaudeville Revue
Glenwood historic Hotel Colorado is stunning, especially around the holidays. If you can get a room there this is a great place to stay, plus it’s within easy walking distance of downtown & the hot springs pool
Hotel Colorado
The other hotel I’d recommend staying at if you’re heading to Glenwood Springs, the Hotel GS is right next to the gondola that takes you to our mountaintop amusement park and also has an indoor water park
Glenwood Springs Hotel with Water Park - Hotel Glenwood Springs
Maybe not the best spot for a FAMILY vacation, but the distillery has amazing drinks and a fun atmosphere, offering flights & tastings
Stoneyard Distillery Tasting Room
My husband and I’s favorite date-night spot. I recommend the lobster ravioli or a black & bleu steak 😍 but I’ve loved everything I’ve had here!
Co. Ranch House
The best donuts & breakfast burritos in Glenwood!
Sweet Coloradough
Take a walk or bike ride along this incredible trail that parallels the Colorado River through the insanely beautiful Glenwood Canyon. Be on the lookout for wildlife, there is a resident bighorn sheep population that’s often right along the trail. I’...
Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path
When in Glenwood, you’ve got to do some whitewater rafting (in summer at least 😅) this is one of our favorite family activities
Whitewater Rafting, LLC: Glenwood Springs White Water Rafting
Hanging Lake is an iconic hike and tourist destination in Glenwood Canyon, but plan ahead - it’s very popular so they now require permits and reservations
Hanging Lake Trail Permits & Reservations - Official Page
The Vapor Caves at Yampah Spa are such a cool spot to check out and relax after a long day - or any day. Bring a swimsuit or robe but be warned - it gets hot! Book yourself a massage while you’re there for the most relaxing experience
Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
Our favorite sushi/Japanese cuisine in GWS
Kedai Pho & Japanese Cuisine Glenwood Springs
The best Italian food in GWS
Brava Modern Trattoria
Juicy Lucy’s is our favorite spot for happy hour. They have an awesome rooftop patio! Their oysters and mussels are the best in western CO
Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse