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Looking for the perfect vacation spot? Glenwood Springs
is a scenic three-hour drive west of Denver. It is a 1 1/2 hour
drive east of Grand Junction, and halfway between famous neighbors
Vail and Aspen.
For fun and activities, you’ll never be starved
for things to do in Glenwood Springs. A Mecca for outdoor activities,
there’s something for everyone in this Rocky Mountain hamlet.
Some things that top the list of favorites include: the Glenwood
Caverns; camping; hiking – short trips as well as scaling 12,000
– 14,000 foot peaks; and road and mountain biking – over
28 trails in the nearby vicinity alone. Other outdoor pursuits include:
skiing of all varieties, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice-skating,
year-round fishing, rafting and kayaking, and of course, swimming
in the world famous Hot Springs Pool.
Looking for more low-key activities? You’ll find
plenty. Enjoy cinemas, bowling, shopping, golfing, batting cages,
miniature golf, parks, go-karts, horseback riding and picnicking.
The possibilities for fun in Glenwood Springs are endless.
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Sunlight Mountain Resort is a mountain
of fun with priceless flavor and hundreds of acres of terrain
for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The diversity
of terrain features everything from cruising corduroy to heart
stopping steeps all at family-friendly prices.
Steep and deep
Sunlight Mountain's Extreme challenges skiers and boarders.
With a pitch of 52 percent, the Heathen is one of the steepest
trails in the state. Sunlight is also home to one of the longest
trails. Ute, a cruising beginning slope, winds more than two-and-one-half
miles from the summit to the base.
Sunlight provides a wide variety of activies
and services...Something to please just about anyone!
- Equipment Rental & Retail
- Snow & Board Education Center
- Children's Center
- Restaurant and Bar
- Sunlight Snowmobile Tours
- Downtown Rental & Retail Location
- Two Terrain Parks
- Affordable Ski, Swim and Stay Packages
- Shuttle Bus
- Much, Much, More...Just Ask
- Skiing and Snowboarding
www.sunlightmtn.com |
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| Glenwood Caverns
Adventure Park |
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park takes you
and your family on an exciting ride on the new Iron Mountain
Tramway high up the Rocky Mountains overlooking the picturesque
town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. On the mountaintop you can
experience the ancient breathtaking underground wonders of the
living dripping Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves and
enjoy the panoramic views from the Exclamation Point restaurant.
(800)
530 1635
GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK
51000 TWO RIVERS PLAZA ROAD
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
www.glenwoodcaverns.com
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| Hot Springs
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The World's Largest Outdoor Hot Springs
Pool is open all four seasons of the year. For over a
century visitors have enjoyed the naturally fed mineral
hot springs that fills the two-block long pool. The springs
come out of the ground at 124 degrees and is cooled to
92 degrees for the large pool. The Therapy pool is cooled
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Located at the Hot Springs Pool, the young,
and young-at-heart, enjoy the two waterslides. The waterslides
are open during the summer only. |
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| Blue Sky Adventures |
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Gary Hansen owns and operates Blue Sky
Adventures Inc. He has been operating economical river
trips on the Coloarado and Roaring Fork Rivers for 27
years. With 3 boys of his how, he understands the importance
of providing for your safety and enjoyment while you are
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Raft Trips:
Take a Half Day, Short Trip, or a Full Day Trip.
Pedals & Paddles:
Blue Sky has combined with Canyon Bikes to offer you one of
the most exciting adventure packages in Glenwood Canyon. Enjoy
a half-day raft trip and half-day bike rental for a special
price.
Kayak Rentals:
Explore Glenwood Canyon on these fun and easy kayaks. Rentals
are available throughout the day and/or combine with one of
their raft trips.
Fishing Trips:
Their fishing trips are a great way to enjoy a day of fishing
on the river. Whether you are fly fishing or throwing lures,
their guides will show you the Hot Spots that can only be
reached by floating. Treat yourself to one of the most pleasurable
fishing experiences of your life.
For more information:
www.blueskyadventure.com
Phone: (970) 945-6605 or (877) 945-6605 |
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| Whitewater Rafting,
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whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in scenic Glenwood
Springs! Since 1974, Whitewater Rafting, LLC provides excellent
rafting trips ranging from exciting Class III-IV whitewater
to scenic float tours under the sheer cliff walls of Glenwood
Canyon on the majestic waters of the Colorado. Whitewater
Rafting, LLC is family-owned and operated, and is the original
rafting outfitter in Glenwood Springs. Near Aspen, Vail, and
Grand Junction, in the midst of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado,
Whitewater Rafting, LLC offers Full Day, Half Day, or Short
Trips to suit all experience levels. While placing safety
first, we maintain a staff that will guarantee just the river
rafting experience you are looking for, whether it be relaxing
tours on gentle waters, family adventures, or the action packed
thrills of Colorado white water rafting!
For more information:
www.coloradowhitewaterrafting.com
Phone: (970) 945-8477 or (800) 993-RAFT |
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| Canyon Bikes
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Bikes specializes in serving visitors using Glenwood Canyon
Recreational Trail. The paved 16-mile biking, hiking, and
inline skating trail starts one block from our office.
We offer the only shuttle service for those
wishing to ride the entire trail starting at the Dotsero trailhead.
Canyon Bikes makes biking easy for the whole
family! We provide trailside assistance needed by our guests.
Reservation and Information
(970) 945-8904
( 800) 439-3043
www.canyonbikes.com
Glenwood's Largest
Selection of Rental Bikes
Adult & Children Sizes - Tandems
Children's Trailers & Trailer Bikes
Helmets, Packs & Locks Included
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For more information
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here to go to Glenwood Spring's Chamber Site |
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