Take a Glenwood Springs Road Trip
Glenwood Springs Hot Springs and Town Get a Steamy New Glow
By Julie Bielenberg
Hit the road and take a Glenwood Springs Road Trip! Retreat, recreate, and rejuvenate at Colorado’s legendary hot springs—where ancient healing meets bold new experiences. Steeped in centuries of Indigenous tradition and frontier lore, these geothermal gems are bubbling with fresh renovations, elevated wellness offerings, and unexpected luxuries—from mountaintop plunge pools and forest bathing circuits to craft cocktail bars and starlit soaking under the Milky Way.
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
Accessible via the Rocky Mountaineer, Amtrak, car, bike, or foot, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s mineral-rich waters includes the world’s largest hot springs pool—The Grand Pool— spanning over two city blocks of steamy, therapeutic bliss. Fed by the Yampah Source Spring as well, there is the Therapy Pool, at 104-degrees, with shower massagers and jetted, in-pool chaise lounges. Yampah Mineral Baths has five smaller pools of varying temperatures, including two cold plunges. The Poolside Grill & Snack Bar serves breakfast (for overnight guests), lunch and snacks with a standard American fare menu and there’s also Red Brick Eats food truck at the west end of the pool with pizza, chicken Caesar salad, root beer floats, soft-serve ice cream and more. For the ultimate in relaxation, stay at the resort’s new poolside luxury Hotel 1888 that opened in June and 107-room Lodge that wrapped up guest room renovations in March. hotspringspool.com
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Further down the Colorado River lies Iron Mountain Hot Springs, which recently expanded with Premier Access (21+), an adults-only section, featuring 10 pebble-bottom, globally inspired pools with mineral formulas replicating famous hot springs across the globe, including the Dead Sea and Blue Lagoon and with minerals matched to its global counterparts, like magnesium for muscle recovery, lithium for mood balancing, and calcium for bone health. In total, there are 32 soaking pools ranging from 98-108℉, a cold plunge, riverfront cabanas, and two grab-and-go cafés with seasonal food and beverage menus. The property also recently announced the groundbreaking of The Summit, a contrast therapy section featuring five new thermal experiences and three plunge pools of varying temperatures. The Summit gives guests a chance to explore global bathing traditions, with a mix of saunas, steam rooms, a salt therapy room and plunge pools set to cold, hot and neutral temperatures. The Summit is set to open in 2026. ironmountainhotsprings.com
Hotel Colorado
Famous guests like Teddy Roosevelt and “Unsinkable” Molly Brown once roamed the halls; however, the hotel has undergone dozens of renovations since those footsteps. Today, there are Classic Rooms (King, Double Queen, Family, Accessible) with period styling and mountain views, Signature Suites, and large family or event-focused accommodations like the Devereux Suite, which offers up to three bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests. Guestrooms include modern touches like Wi-Fi, cable TV, Jacuzzis, wet bars, and deluxe bathrooms.
Don’t miss the gardens of Hotel Colorado and grab a seasonal cocktail or hot toddy while relaxing in their courtyard restaurant. Make it an evening and book a room. hotelcolorado.com
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Find adventures at America’s only mountaintop theme park – Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. For families or couples an afternoon at the adventure park could be just the change in scenery you need. From the Giant Canyon Swing and Alpine Coaster to cool cave tours exploring the inside of Iron Mountain, all ages of adventurers can find something to do at 7,160 feet. The park is open every day and has multiple ticket specials running depending on if you’d like to enjoy the cave tours, gondola ride, thrill rides or a combination of them all!
A Glenwood Springs Road Trip is something everyone could use right about now! Learn more about Glenwood Springs and Enjoy yourself. – CLICK HERE
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