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Glenwood Hot Springs Resort

A place that reconnects us with each other, as remote as you want it to be, and as invigorating as you can handle. A source of relaxation, exhilaration, breathtaking vistas, unlimited exploration, and geothermal waters, the iconic Glenwood Hot Springs Pool attracts visitors year-round. Spend the day splashing, playing, diving and soaking in the healing hot springs, chock full of mineral goodness.

Its two enormous pools have made Glenwood Hot Springs Resort a landmark. Steamy water bubbles up from the ground at 122° F (51° C). Considered sacred to the Ute Native Americans, the source spring is called Yampah, which means Big Medicine in the Ute language. Mineral hot springs are thought to possess healing properties that are beneficial for skin, circulation and pain relief. Ultimately, a thermal soak simply feels good.

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When the sandstone bathhouse and pool opened in 1888, travelers from around the globe made the trek to experience this attraction. Visitors are still drawn here today.

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Stay

The recently renovated Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge has a spa-like ambiance with fine linens, serene colors and beautifullyappointed guestrooms that include ZENTS luxury spa products. Each room is equipped with a large flat screen television, microwave, mini-fridge, in-room safe, wireless internet and connections for smartphones and gaming. Every stay includes unlimited pool access and a full, hot breakfast at the poolside grill!

Play

The new Sopris Splash Zone kids’ area is geothermally heated and features a shallow toddler pool, 3 mini waterslides, a zero-entry pool with a waterfall modeled after Hanging Lake, a popular hike in Glenwood Canyon. The Grand Fountain is a splash pad by day and lights up at night resembling the original fountain in the pool when it opened in 1888. The Shoshone Chutes adventure river ride is guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone— this new attraction provides a fun, turbulent ride that mimics tubing down the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon. Open daily in the summer and weekends in the spring and fall.

Workout

Considered the premier fitness center in the region and located in the historic stone bathhouse, membership with the Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club includes Hot Springs Pool access, a private entrance to the pool, state-of-the-art equipment, fitness and yoga classes, racquetball courts, towel service, ZENTS luxury spa products and a wet lounge with a sauna, steam room and oversized whirlpool. Walk-ins welcome!

Eat

Start the day at The Grill with a full, made-toorder breakfast, exclusively for Lodge guests. For lunch or dinner, choose from sandwiches, soup, salad, snacks, pizza, burgers or hot dogs. Red Brick Eats, a food trailer near the new Sopris Splash Zone kids’ area, also serves up delicious favorites including pizza, snacks, ice cream and cold drinks.

Shop

Located in the Pool Lobby, The Shop at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is known for its huge selection of high-quality swimwear—the largest on the Western Slope of Colorado. This is also the place to go for Glenwood Hot Springs souvenirs, fashionable resort wear, handbags, jewelry, gifts, sundries, hats, sunglasses, water toys and more. Be sure to check out the great sale rack!