Glenwood Springs Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Glenwood Springs. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

84 miles E. of Grand Junction, 41 miles NW of Aspen, 169 miles W. of Denver Scenic beauty and hot mineral water are the lures here. Members of the Ute tribe visited the Yampah mineral springs on the banks of the Colorado River for centurie... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Getting There By Car -- I-70 follows the Colorado River through Glenwood Springs. Colo. 82 (the Aspen Hwy.) links the city with Aspen, 42 miles southeast. By Bus -- Roaring Fork Transportation Agency (tel. 970/925-8484; www.rfta.com) offe... Continue reading »

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Hiking Mt. Thomas

This was the best hike ever. Jen and I along with Parker and Kavi hiked to the summit of Mt. Thomas. Beautiful doesnt describe it.... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Sara and Parker
Chili, beer, bluegrass, cows

We bid farewell to Summit County and went to Aspen to the Chilipepper Brewfest. This is an ingenious festival with bluegrass music,... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler the Murray girls
The First DETOUR - Mt. Evans

The first DETOUR…Located about 3.5 hours from the city of Denver, it is not exactly close to the suburbs…however the drive comes packaged... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler C & R
Day 3: Arches Nat'l Park; Glenwood Springs, CO

We didn't accrue too many miles today, but we did see some beautiful red rocks. We spent the better part of the day at Arches National P... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler MattHartzell
Aspen Final Day

Packed up today ready for the flight home tonight. Conor tried to fly out last night but got snowed in so I’m a bit worried about getting... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Bates' big trip