Glenwood Springs is the seat of Garfield County in northwest Colorado. The town is known for its hot mineral springs, and also as the burial site of gunslinger Doc Holliday. It was originally known as Defiance when it was founded in 1883.
The Frontier Historical Museum in Glenwood Springs has exhibits highlighting the history of the town including a Victorian living room, mineral display, and Native American artifacts. There is an archival collection and photographic collection.
Address: Frontier Historical Society, 1001 Colorado Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3319, United States
Phone: 1 (970) 945-4448, Fax: 1 (970) 384-2477
Hours:
May 1 to September 30: 11am-4pm; Closed: Sun
October 1 to April 30: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sun, Tue, Wed
Opened in 1886, the caves were originally called Fairy Caves. The caves closed from 1917 to 1998, during this time several rooms and passageways have been discovered including two of the largest rooms in Colorado.
Hours:
April 15 to October 31: 10am-5pm; Sun:10am-6pm; Sat:10am-6pm
The Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts has a gallery with new shows featured every month. The center hosts a variety of performances and exhibits including musical performances, student recitals, arts and crafts festivals, a culinary arts festival, kids activities, and plays.
The Ute Indians considered the Yampah Hot Springs a sacred healing spot. They were discovered in 1860 and 20 years later investors created the world's largest outdoor hot springs pool in Glenwood Springs. Today, Hot Springs Lodge and Pool allows visitors to enjoy the therapy pool with a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, diving pool, waterslides and kiddy pool.
Address: Hot Springs Lodge and Pool, Box 308, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-0308, United States
Phone: 1 (970) 945-6571, Fax: 1 (970) 945-2950
Hours:
May 28 to September 3: 7:30am-10pm
September 4 to May 27: 9am-10pm
Tips: Rates apply to Peak season - Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Value season rates apply at all other times.
The Yampah Spa Vapor Caves are natural underground hot mineral water steam baths. The hot mineral waters flow through the cave floors to create natural geothermal steam baths. The caves are three adjoining underground rock chambers.