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Thermal hot springs flow abundantly throughout the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Soaking in natural mineral water is a time-honored tradition to enhance wellness. One thing is certain: Relaxation is the ultimate goal in the towns of Steamboat Springs, Buena Vista, Nathrop, Salida, Pagosa Springs, Ridgway, Ouray and Glenwood Springs.

Historic Hot Springs Loop

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Participate with in a trail repair project with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado.

Travel Like a Local

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This paved 57-mile route parallels the Continental Divide at the foot of the Sawatch Range

Collegiate Peaks - Scenic and Historic Byway

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Travel the byway so that you end up in Buena Vista for lunch.

Along the Byway

House Rock Kitchen is a fast casual, from scratch, healthy, fun option in Buena Vista.

House Rock Kitchen

Watch the kayakers shoot the Arkansas River rapids on a walk through this park in Buena Vista.

South Main River Park

Quincys Tavern offers a simplistic menu that features a quality meal at an affordable price.

Quincy's

Come soak in Colorado's purest, geothermal, gravity-fed mineral spas. Historically noted for their medicinal and therapeutic value, the springs were used for centuries by the Ute Indians as a spiritual gathering place. Today, people have come from all over the world to soak in the curative waters. Located 5.5 miles west of Buena Vista.

Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa

The Surf Chateau invites you to step away from the world of conventional corporate rooms and step into a place where thoughtful design, balanced with endless possibility for outdoor adventure, creates the perfect framework for your vacation.

Surf Chateau

Down-to-earth place offering hearty servings of American fare, including breakfast, plus a bar.

Jan's Restaurant

Head toward Pagosa Springs, stopping at the scenic overlooks on Wolf Creek Pass along the way.

Wolf Creek Pass Scenic Overlooks

Alley House Grille is the premier dining destination in Pagosa Springs offering an elegant but casual atmosphere featuring Global/Colorado style fusion cuisine.

Alley House Grille

At Healing Waters Resort &amp; Spa it's all about the water! Soaking opportunities include a large, outdoor swimming pool - great for family fun, water exercise or simply lounging and soaking; an outdoor hot tub, tucked into a nice quiet spot just down from the pool; and separate men's and women's bathhouses - typically the "hottest" spots on site! All of the on-site hot springs amenities boast 100% natural mineral water, keeping locals and visitors coming back time and time again. Lodging options include single-queen &amp; double-queen rooms, suites, kitchenettes and park-model cabins. All rooms have in-room coffee, free wifi, and are non-smoking. There is also an on-site massage center, staffed with licensed therapists ready to make this your most relaxing vacation ever. The resort is perfectly located in the downtown area of Pagosa Springs, just steps away from the San Juan River, hiking, biking, x-country skiing, parks, restaurants, shopping &amp; more!

Healing Waters Resort & Spa

Serves lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee. Good for groups, kids, take out, walk-ins welcome.

Boss Hogg's Restaurant and Saloon

Keep the fun going at Pagosa Brewing Company by having a bite of the crispy green beans or the meat eater pizza.

Stay for Dinner

Overlook Hot Springs is Pagosa's newest hot springs spa! Relax in Victorian ambience as healing waters surround you in three scenic rooftop tubs or in one of five indoor pools. The rooftop has a sauna and hot tub too.

Overlook Hot Springs

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Deluxe 1- and 2-bedroom cabins on 10-acres located along the San Juan River. There is plenty of room to roam and we offer private river and fishing access as well as a riverside tented picnic and yard game area complete with two fire pits &amp; hot tub.

Fireside Cabins

The Rose diner in downtown Pagosa Springs has been a local landmark for three decades.

The Rose

The 232-mile San Juan Skyway Loop takes about 7 hours to drive or can be a great 2 or 3 day trip with multiple opportunities to stop and enjoy scenic, recreational and historic sites.  Contact 970-247-4874 or <a href="mailto:info@sjma.org">info@sjma.org</a> for a free brochure about the San Juan Skyway, which has a satellite map image in the center, providing a list of interpretive stops &amp;visitor centers along the route.
The San Juan Skyway is one of the most scenic drives in America, spanning elevations from 6,200 feet near Cortez to 11,008 feet at Red Mountain Pass.

San Juan Skyway - Scenic and Historic Byway

Travel the San Juan Skyway to the box-canyon-cradled town of Ouray.

Head West & Then North

The Ouray Brewery is open daily. Our brewery has three levels with fine food and outstanding craft brews offered on each floor. Level one houses our kitchen and intimate pub. Level two offers our main dining area and brewery. And level three boasts the only rooftop patio in the Switzerland of America. Family-owned and operated, the brewery donates proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. Ouray has all the right ingredients unspoiled scenery and water, a great local community and culture and close proximity to other great breweries. Come join us for a brew and a taste of all Ouray and Ouray Brewery have to offer.

Ouray Brewery

The "Box Canyon" Falls, Ouray's own wonder of the world, is the culmination of Canyon Creek narrowing and spilling thousands of gallons a minute of water over the falls. It is truly a dramatic scene.

Box Canyon Waterfall & Park

This historic establishment with a low-key, homey vibe serves old-school Italian &amp; American fare.

Bella Vino Restaurant

Overlooking the beautiful Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, surrounded by the breathtaking San Juan Mountains, relaxing to the whisper of our own natural waterfall, the Highlander RV Campground invites you to experience the best that Colorado has to offer.

Historic Western Hotel

Come enjoy breakfast, lunch, or just a pastry and coffee, in a cozy little restaurant on main street, Ouray CO. Located at the south side of town, right on Main Street, in the old Wright Opera house.

Artisan Bakery & Cafe

Mount Sopris and Black Canyon of the Gunnison anchor the ends.

West Elk Loop - Scenic and Historic Byway

Travel part of the byway north before breaking off and heading to your next stop: Glenwood Springs.

Head North

Proudly serving Glenwood Springs breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks for 30 years!

19th Street Diner

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is America’s only mountaintop theme park, located 7,132 feet above sea level in the Rocky Mountains of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Consistently ranked as one of the best amusement parks in the U.S., The park offers a scenic gondola ride to the top of Iron Mountain for guests to enjoy family-friendly attractions, thrill rides, cave tours, dining and year-round events and entertainment. Make history riding Defiance, the highest looping roller coaster in the U.S., or explore the wonder of a National Natural Landmark in the Fairy Caves. Visit <a href="https://www.glenwoodcaverns.com/">glenwoodcaverns.com</a> for ticket prices and more information.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse has been serving award-winning food and wine for over eleven years. We feature Sterling Silver beef, local elk and lamb, and fresh seafood. As our loyal customers will tell you, one experience in our restaurant will leave you wanting to come back for more.

Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse

Iron Mountain Hot Springs is located along the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. With 32 pools, two cafes and a 21+ area called WorldSprings, guests can enjoy a variety of soaking options ranging from 98-108?F (37-42?C). Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Core Access section includes 16 natural geothermal pools, a freshwater family pool and jetted spa. In the Premium Access section , experience 10 pebble-bottomed inspired pools with mineral formulas replicating famous hot springs from around the globe such as the Blue Lagoon, a cold plunge pool, a Dead Sea Pool and a waterfall freshwater pool. Both cafes serve seasonal food and beverage specials. <a href="https://www.ironmountainhotsprings.com/?keyword=soaktickets">Purchase a soak </a>and learn more about the hot springs’ designation as a Natural National Landmark at <a href="https://www.ironmountainhotsprings.com/">ironmountainhotsprings.com</a>.

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

Enjoy all Glenwood Springs has to offer from our historic downtown location, close to the Hot Springs Pool, the restaurants, the train and the shops. Since 1915 delightful unexpected touches and old-world hospitality have continued to embrace locals and visitors alike.

Hotel Maxwell Anderson

German &amp; American fare, plus pastries, served in a small chalet-style restaurant with homey decor.

Rosi's Little Bavarian Restaurant

Leave Glenwood Springs and head north to Steamboat Springs, a welcoming Wild West town.

Head North Again

Outfittin' the West for 113 years and five generations! We are a historic western store in downtown Steamboat Springs. We were founded in 1905, and are still owned and operated by the Light family. We sell western apparel, cowboy hats, boots, gifts, toys and more!

F.M. Light and Sons

Breakfast &amp; lunch cafe with a mountainside patio serving sandwiches, salads, juices &amp; cocktails.

Paramount

Head to the dry lake campground on Buffalo Pass to explore miles of connected multi-use trails for all rider- and hiker-abilities. See some of the best views of our valley and the aspen trees too.

Hit the Trails

Salt and Lime in Downtown Steamboat Springs is a new twist on Mexican food

Salt and Lime

Old Town Hot Springs is one of Colorado’s premier hot springs and has been a site for recreation and rejuvenation for over 100 years. We are a family-friendly hot spring, recreation facility, and world-class gym in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Old Town Hot Springs

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).