![]() Alternatively, take the train from Denver it takes longer but the Rocky Mountain views are epic.Ĭolorado on a budget Best for luxury: Dunton Hot Springs, Doloresĭunton Hot Springs is the epitome of western luxe and lore: a ghost town turned exclusive resort, a deluxe all-inclusive getaway in what was once the hideout of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Arriving by car is a cinch – you’ll see the resort from the highway. How to get to Glenwood Hot Springs: The resort is located just off the I-70, in the historic town of Glenwood Springs, west of Vail. ![]() For extra indulgence, book a spa treatment or head to the smaller, hotter and quieter pool with hydrotherapy loungers and power showers. Add to that temperate mineral waters, poolside cabanas and an on-site restaurant, and Glenwood is a ready-made day trip with the kids or an impromptu weekend getaway. Home to water slides and splash pads, ‘adventure river’ tubing and the largest hot springs pool in the world (a whopping 400-ft-long), it’s no wonder Glenwood Hot Springs is a family favorite. Your kids will never run out of fun activities at Glenwood Springs © krblokhin / Getty Images Best for families: Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, Glenwood Springs Things you need to know to have a great time in Colorado How to get to Valley View Hot Springs: Valley View is at the end of a dirt road in the San Juan Valley, about seven miles from the intersection of Highways 285 and 17, south of Salida. Valley View sits on 2200 acres of protected land that’s crisscrossed with trails, a working ranch and an abandoned-mine-turned-bat cave – perfect for a weekend exploring with your boo. Tent sites, simple cabins and a communal kitchen make for easy overnight stays (BYO provisions). Guests follow short trails along a forested hillside to soak in steaming ‘ponds,’ often with no one else around, with views of the dramatic Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the distance. Little-known and way off-the-grid, the clothing-optional hot springs at Valley View are among the state’s most relaxed soaking environment. Best for couples: Valley View Hot Springs, Moffat Get local insight on destinations all over the world with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. The 6 best hikes in Colorado for Rocky Mountain adventures ![]() Alternatively, take a door-to-door shuttle from town. The last two miles are steep and unpaved, requiring 4WD or tire chains from November to May. ![]() How to get to Strawberry Park Hot Springs: Strawberry Park is located at the end of Country Road 36, seven miles north of Steamboat Springs. Rustic cabins, tent sites and even a caboose are available for overnight stays. After sunset, the hot springs are adult-only and clothing-optional there’s little light which makes for spectacular stargazing (bring a headlamp to get around!). Its five pools are fed by a steaming mountain spring, whose 140-degree waters are cooled by a creek that flows alongside the property. Surrounded by towering aspen and fir trees, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a scenic locale in the Routt National Forest. Enjoying the outdoor Strawberry Park Hot Springs near the slopes of Mount Werner, Steamboat Springs, Colorado © David A Litman / Shutterstock Best natural hot springs: Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs ![]()
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