Swoon-Worthy Stays
Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast
This grown-ups-only urban inn is the result of a happy relationship that fuses art and sustainability. Side-by-side Victorian homes sit on the edge of downtown Denver putting you close to the city’s vibrant dining and nightlife. Many rooms at Queen Anne B&B feature murals or paintings by local artists, so you can soak up some culture from your in-room whirlpool tub. There are eco-friendly perks throughout, like organic toiletries and gardens where the on-site chef grows herbs and veggies for your complimentary breakfast.
Stonebrook Resort on Fall River
A year-round sanctuary for sweethearts, Stonebrook Resort on Fall River offers plenty of peaceful settings, from secluded outdoor hot tubs overlooking the river to private hiking trails that lead to Rocky Mountain National Park, just 2 miles away. Nearby Estes Park is home to a downtown filled with cozy restaurants, breweries and wineries ideal for a couples’ night out.
Purple Mountain Bed & Breakfast
It’s always “do not disturb” mode at this romantic getaway in Crested Butte. Just a few blocks from historic Elk Avenue, Purple Mountain Bed & Breakfast has six plush rooms, an on-site day spa and an outdoor hot tub. In the winter, you'll be within close reach of Crested Butte Mountain Resort for some of Colorado’s best skiing; when you’re ready for après, retire back to the house for complimentary craft beer on tap and a Ghirardelli hot-chocolate bar. Happy hour, indeed.
Romantic Ranch Retreats
Smith Fork Ranch
If pampering is your partner’s love language, escape to Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford within the secluded Gunnison National Forest, where romance and relaxation are as big of a priority as adventure. Indulge in sumptuous open-air massages, luxe cabins and candlelight dinners featuring farm-to-table cuisine from the ranch’s organic homestead. September and October bring fall color, making the area especially dreamy, and activities range from archery to fly-fishing if you’re not too busy taking it easy.
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Live out your Western Romance dreams at Sylvan Dale in Loveland. The ranch offers getaways complete with home-style meals and a personal horse for your stay, plus options for overnight trail rides, trap shooting and more. Guests lend a hand with ranch chores, but — come nighttime — you can kick back by the campfire to toast s’mores and gaze at the stars … both in the sky and your partner’s eyes.
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Heavenly Hot Springs
The Springs Resort
Perched on the banks of the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs, this hot-springs haven offers a Relaxation Terrace with five adults-only pools. The terrace of The Springs Resort includes a waterfall, fire pit, Roman shower, jetted tub and river overlook, along with blissful quiet time. Access is complimentary for hotel guests and is available to daytime visitors for a fee.
Sand Dunes Pool
In the shadow of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the quirky town of Hooper sits atop a natural artesian hot spring, with water flowing year-round into the Sand Dunes Pool. On the same property, The Greenhouse is an enchanting oasis with three small soaking tubs and a 10-by-75-foot pool. There’s also a 10-person sauna, indoor gardens and an on-site bar for toasts to you and yours.
Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs
Up the romantic-getaway ante with a visit to Twin Peaks in Ouray. Their indoor sanctuary is open 24 hours and filled with spa-like stonework, including a spring-fed tub built from river rocks. Outside, a 102-degree soaking tub implements adult time from 10pm to 8am, enough to make any couple starry-eyed under the night sky.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
By day, this forested hot spring just north of Steamboat Springs teems with families splashing in the all-natural pools. After dark, Strawberry Park Hot Springs becomes exclusively adult — and clothing optional; don’t be surprised if you spy a guest or two taking a dip au naturel. Secluded hillside cabins and train cabooses are within sprinting distance from the pools, for those cooler Colorado nights.