Glenwood Springs Attractions
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.
Frontier Historical Museum
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.
Frontier Historical Society
1001 Colorado Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3319
United States
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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves
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.
Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts
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.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Hot Springs Lodge and Pool
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.
Hot Springs Lodge and Pool
Box 308
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-0308
United States
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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
September 4 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Rates apply to Peak season - Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Value season rates apply at all other times.
Facilities
Gift shop
Yampah Spa Vapor Caves
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.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
