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The days are warm, the nights are cool and the adventure is endless. Come experience the fall side of Steamboat Springs. From soaking in hot springs to leaf-peeping from the trail, here's what you need to know to make the most of your autumn escape to Steamboat Springs.

Flashes of Gold in Steamboat Springs

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Help take care of our trails by checking out the trail meters — dubbed "donation stations" — at many of our trailheads! These donations go to the <a href="https://yvcf.org/trails/">Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund</a>, which preserves trails for future generations.

Help Save Trails

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The pass is known for its false summit, a crossing of the Continental Divide, and the distinctive “rabbit ears” rock formation that creates one of the nearby peaks. Rabbit Ears Peak Trail, located in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, is a moderate out-and-back trail featuring exceptional views of the valley.

Explore Rabbit Ears Pass

Freshies has been serving fresh and entirely hand-prepared breakfast and lunch for 10 years in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Freshies

Welcome to the Frontier of Imagination. Steamboat Creates, home of Steamboat Springs Creative District, is your connection to performing arts, visual arts, authors, film and film makers, designers and heritage organizations. Through vibrant programming and events, discover world-class creative offerings in a rural, down-home setting.

Steamboat Springs Creative District

Tradition, history, rustic elegance.

Ore House at the Pine Grove

Relax this evening by the cool Yampa River. The Yampa River Core Trail is a 7.5-mile paved multiuse trail that runs through the heart of Steamboat Springs and along the river.

Take a Hike

The Rabbit Ears Motel, located in beautiful Steamboat Springs, is your choice for comfortable, affordable lodging right in the center of downtown. Either they built Steamboat around our motel, or our motel was conveniently built in the center of all the action. So, both ways, you know that all the activities and nightlife the valley provides are in close proximity.
Choose a weekend get-away for the family, or stay with us the whole week. World-class skiing with slope-side ski-in, ski-out convenience is expensive and overrated. Our motel is right on the main street and just a 5 minutes' from the free bus ride to the gondola and the base of the ski area. 
Lastly, all our guests are welcome to get reduced-priced <a href="https://oldtownhotsprings.org/">Old Town Hot Springs</a> passes for our recreation center, just across the street. We are happy to welcome your well behaved pets during your stay. Please let us know upon booking that pets are joining you on vacation. There is a $20 fee per pet per day of your stay. Pets can not be left unattended at any time. (Dogs and cats only; no exotic animals allowed).

Rabbit Ears Motel

Everything at the Creekside Café that we serve to you is the highest of quality. All of the fruits and vegetables are cut by hand. Our salad dressings are made from scratch with our secret recipes. 100% maple syrup is available. Naked Brank Orange Juice is served. When possible we use local product. We believe in fresh food, not processed food. We are constantly changing our menu to bring you the best possible breakfast and lunch possible.

Creekside Cafe & Grill

Bask in the beauty of the changing aspen trees as you meander along the Hot Springs Creek. Place your feet in the cool creek for breaks along the way as you travel higher to reach Strawberry Park Hot Springs.

Hike the Morning Away

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Stop at Yampa Sandwich in the morning before your hike and order your mouthwatering sandwiches to-go, so you can eat on the trail like a local. Remember to pack out all your trash!

Take Your Lunch To-Go

Yampa Sandwich Company serves crave-able, good-for-you breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. The menu offers more than 20 sandwiches, a variety of salads and sides - all full of fresh ingredients. There are currently five Yampa Sandwich Company locations in Colorado including the original in Steamboat Springs, Downtown Denver, LoDo Denver, Denver Tech Center and Fort Collins.

Yampa Sandwich Co.

Imagine relaxing in 104 degree mineral water while Steamboat's famous Champagne Powder® gently collects in the surrounding forest. Enjoy a massage in one of our beautiful private massage huts or a watsu therapy in our private pool.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

To make for the best guest experience and limit crowds, Strawberry Park Hot Springs requires reservations in advance. Tired after the hike or soaking? Book a shuttle on their website for a ride back to town.

Reservation Required & Shuttle Service

Enjoy seasonal new American fare and craft cocktails in a chic riverfront space.

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The Yampa River Botanic Park is an innovative, perhaps unique, experiment in private/public development and maintenance of a public botanical gardens. The 6 acre park sits on land donated to the City of Steamboat Springs.

Yampa River Botanic Park

For an alternative lodging choice, opt to camp on Buffalo Pass. You can see spectacular views and access some of the best trails Steamboat has to offer.

Camp on Buffalo Pass

Good books, good coffee, good friends.

Off the Beaten Path

True to its name, there’s no better time to bike the Flash of Gold trail than in the fall when the aspens that line the single-track pass by in a flash of gold. Rent your bike from Steamboat Ski &amp; Bike online so you can hit the dirt with ease.

Bike Flash of Gold

YVK is uncompromising in its selection and sourcing of ingredients. We only use local, organic, or sustainable foods of the highest quality. This includes everything, down to the salts, oils, and spices we use.

Yampa Valley Kitchen

One of Colorado’s prime fall drives is a loop out of Steamboat Springs. Travel south on Hwy. 131 through working ranchlands, the historic rough-and-tumble former coal-mining town of Oak Creek, the railroad town of Phippsburg and the quaint town of Yampa.

Take a Scenic Drive

Pizza, pasta, and great italian food

Mazzola's Italian Diner

Start in downtown and make your way west on this brew trail that serves up some mighty fine beers. You'll also stop at a distillery offering small-batch whiskey, vodka, gin and moonshine.

Do the Steamboat Brew Trail

Glen Eden Resort offers charming 2- and 3-bedroom cabins, with fully equipped kitchens for all your needs. Outdoor pool, tennis courts, hot tubs, kid's playground and private river fishing. Our main lodge has a restautrant/tavern for drinking and dining. Just minutes from state and national parks. Make Glen Eden Resort your Rocky Mountain getaway!