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.
Help Save Trails
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 Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund, which preserves trails for future generations.
Day 1
Explore Rabbit Ears Pass
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…
Freshies
Freshies has been serving fresh and entirely hand-prepared breakfast and lunch for 10 years in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs Creative District
Welcome to the Frontier of Imagination. Steamboat Creates, home of Steamboat Springs Creative District, is your connection to performing arts, visual…
Take a Hike
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…
Rabbit Ears Motel
The Rabbit Ears Motel, located in beautiful Steamboat Springs, is your choice for comfortable, affordable lodging right in the center of downtown. Either…
Day 2
Creekside Cafe & Grill
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…
Hike the Morning Away
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…
Take Your Lunch To-Go
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!
Yampa Sandwich Co.
Yampa Sandwich Company serves crave-able, good-for-you breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. The menu offers more than 20 sandwiches, a variety…
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Imagine relaxing in 104 degree mineral water while Steamboat's famous Champagne Powder® gently collects in the surrounding forest. Enjoy a massage in…
Reservation Required & Shuttle Service
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.
Aurum Steamboat
Enjoy seasonal new American fare and craft cocktails in a chic riverfront space.
Yampa River Botanic Park
The Yampa River Botanic Park is an innovative, perhaps unique, experiment in private/public development and maintenance of a public botanical gardens…
Camp on Buffalo Pass
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…
Day 3
Bike Flash of Gold
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…
Yampa Valley Kitchen
YVK is uncompromising in its selection and sourcing of ingredients. We only use local, organic, or sustainable foods of the highest quality. This includes…
Take a Scenic Drive
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…
Do the Steamboat Brew Trail
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…
Glen Eden Resort
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…