Glenwood Springs Guidebook
Food Scene
Our top favorite places for great eats in Glenwood Springs!
Our top choice for a fabulous dinner out! Always very fresh, thoughtful, delicious options that change according to the season. Be sure to call ahead for dinner reservations.
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The Pullman
330 7th StOur top choice for a fabulous dinner out! Always very fresh, thoughtful, delicious options that change according to the season. Be sure to call ahead for dinner reservations.
One of Colorado's best-rated doughnut shops is right here in Glenwood! Don't leave town without a doughnut run!!
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Sweet Coloradough
2430 S Glen AveOne of Colorado's best-rated doughnut shops is right here in Glenwood! Don't leave town without a doughnut run!!
Authentic Mexican with a colorful, lively atmosphere. A local favorite. My husband loves the posole that's served as a special on weekends. Family friendly!
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Taqueria El Nopal
2902 S Glen AveAuthentic Mexican with a colorful, lively atmosphere. A local favorite. My husband loves the posole that's served as a special on weekends. Family friendly!
Authentic Indian dishes that you won't find anywhere else in the valley. Their generous lunch specials are a great mid-day option downtown. A fast two-block walk from the house!
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Masala & Curry
730 Cooper AveAuthentic Indian dishes that you won't find anywhere else in the valley. Their generous lunch specials are a great mid-day option downtown. A fast two-block walk from the house!
A terrific casual option with a fun menu of creative taco options and unusual hot dog styles. We love the grilled cantina fish and barbacoa tacos, with a paloma cocktail to drink!
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Slope & Hatch
208 7th StA terrific casual option with a fun menu of creative taco options and unusual hot dog styles. We love the grilled cantina fish and barbacoa tacos, with a paloma cocktail to drink!
Amazing old-fashioned ice cream made in-house! Be sure to try the salted cookies 'n cream. They also have to-go pints, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sandwiches.
Sundae - Glenwood Springs
723 Grand AveAmazing old-fashioned ice cream made in-house! Be sure to try the salted cookies 'n cream. They also have to-go pints, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sandwiches.
Tasty, filling sandwiches near the Hot Springs! A great lunch spot, located just across the pedestrian bridge on 6th Street.
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Chomps Deli
216 6th StTasty, filling sandwiches near the Hot Springs! A great lunch spot, located just across the pedestrian bridge on 6th Street.
If you're over at the shopping center near Target, this is a delicious place to get lunch or dinner. We think it's the best Asian food in town.
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Zheng Asian Bistro
35 Market StIf you're over at the shopping center near Target, this is a delicious place to get lunch or dinner. We think it's the best Asian food in town.
A fun coffee shop along Grand Avenue and 11th street. Delicious in-house baked goods (try the banana chocolate chip muffin) and tasty coffee drinks. Plus, they have boba tea!
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Deja Brew Coffee & Tea
1101 Grand AveA fun coffee shop along Grand Avenue and 11th street. Delicious in-house baked goods (try the banana chocolate chip muffin) and tasty coffee drinks. Plus, they have boba tea!
A true locals' favorite! Amazing pastries, quiches, empanadas, cakes, scones, muffins, and more. Everything is baked fresh in-house and the menu changes daily!
Annie's Cafe & Bakery
A true locals' favorite! Amazing pastries, quiches, empanadas, cakes, scones, muffins, and more. Everything is baked fresh in-house and the menu changes daily!
Quality BBQ and other southern-inspired eats. Be sure to sample their variety of different sauces!
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Smoke Modern Barbeque
713 Grand AveQuality BBQ and other southern-inspired eats. Be sure to sample their variety of different sauces!
Closest coffee shop to the house--just one block away, across from the historic train station on 7th Street! Locally-roasted coffee from Silt, CO.
Wild Coffee in Glenwood
Closest coffee shop to the house--just one block away, across from the historic train station on 7th Street! Locally-roasted coffee from Silt, CO.
Cozy, rustic-chic atmosphere. Locals' favorite for steaks, mountain trout, and elevated Western fare.
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Co. Ranch House
704 Grand AveCozy, rustic-chic atmosphere. Locals' favorite for steaks, mountain trout, and elevated Western fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
A romantic atmosphere makes this spot a wonderful place for after-dinner drinks and dessert on date night.
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Riviera Supper Club & Piano Bar
702 Grand AveA romantic atmosphere makes this spot a wonderful place for after-dinner drinks and dessert on date night.
Doc Holliday's Saloon
724 Grand AveDoc's is the ultimate Western dive bar, period.
Cooper is a neighborhood favorite! Just a quick two blocks from the house. Knowledgeable staff and unique offerings in beer, wine, and liquor. Stop by for a tasting on weekend evenings from 5-7 p.m.
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Cooper Wine and Spirits
732 Cooper AveCooper is a neighborhood favorite! Just a quick two blocks from the house. Knowledgeable staff and unique offerings in beer, wine, and liquor. Stop by for a tasting on weekend evenings from 5-7 p.m.
For beer enthusiasts, Casey is a destination. Their locally brewed beers are great for sipping on the patio, where you can people-watch under the Grand Avenue bridge.
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Casey Brewing Taproom
711 Grand AveFor beer enthusiasts, Casey is a destination. Their locally brewed beers are great for sipping on the patio, where you can people-watch under the Grand Avenue bridge.
Arts & Culture
The Vaudeville Revue is a Glenwood staple beloved by the masses. It never fails to disappoint--prepare yourself for belly-busting laughter all evening long!
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Glenwood Vaudeville Revue
915 Grand AveThe Vaudeville Revue is a Glenwood staple beloved by the masses. It never fails to disappoint--prepare yourself for belly-busting laughter all evening long!
For history buffs, this small museum is definitely worth a visit. They do have limited hours, so call ahead at (970) 945-4448.
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Frontier Historical Museum
1001 Colorado AveFor history buffs, this small museum is definitely worth a visit. They do have limited hours, so call ahead at (970) 945-4448.
Located about 25 minutes upvalley in Basalt, this brand-new venue is well worth the drive for local and regional live entertainment. Check TACAW.org for calendar.
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The Temporary
400 Robinson StLocated about 25 minutes upvalley in Basalt, this brand-new venue is well worth the drive for local and regional live entertainment. Check TACAW.org for calendar.
Wonderful single-screen theater showing unique films in Carbondale.
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Crystal Theatre
427 Main StWonderful single-screen theater showing unique films in Carbondale.
If you love live theatre, this troupe in Carbondale produces plays and musicals throughout the year. Check ThunderRiverTheatre.com
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Thunder River Theater Co
67 PromenadeIf you love live theatre, this troupe in Carbondale produces plays and musicals throughout the year. Check ThunderRiverTheatre.com
Parks & Nature
The Boy Scout Trail is so convenient to our house! The trailhead is just a few blocks east on 8th Street (up the hill). Watch for mountain bikers coming down.
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Boy Scout Trail
Boy Scout TrailThe Boy Scout Trail is so convenient to our house! The trailhead is just a few blocks east on 8th Street (up the hill). Watch for mountain bikers coming down.
The biggest park in town, near the confluence of the Roaring Fork and the Colorado. Plenty of space for picnicking, playing, and sunbathing! There is also a playground. The city also hosts outdoor concerts here in the summer--check online for dates.
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Two Rivers Park
740 Devereux RdThe biggest park in town, near the confluence of the Roaring Fork and the Colorado. Plenty of space for picnicking, playing, and sunbathing! There is also a playground. The city also hosts outdoor concerts here in the summer--check online for dates.
The valley's great connector is its 40+ mile bike path, the Rio Grande Trail. Great for casual walks, too. From our house, go west on 8th Street (toward downtown) all the way until you reach the Roaring Fork River (you'll see (Farnum Holt Funeral Home on your right--it's about a 10 minute walk or 3-minute bike ride). There you'll be able to hop onto the trail.
Rio Grande Trail
Rio Grande TrailThe valley's great connector is its 40+ mile bike path, the Rio Grande Trail. Great for casual walks, too. From our house, go west on 8th Street (toward downtown) all the way until you reach the Roaring Fork River (you'll see (Farnum Holt Funeral Home on your right--it's about a 10 minute walk or 3-minute bike ride). There you'll be able to hop onto the trail.
Another lovely smaller park with a playground and beautiful picnic opportunities along the Roaring Fork River. In the summer you can watch rafters float by.
Veltus Park
901 Midland AveAnother lovely smaller park with a playground and beautiful picnic opportunities along the Roaring Fork River. In the summer you can watch rafters float by.
The jewel of Glenwood Canyon. A hiker reservation system helps protect the integrity of this incredible place. Check VisitGlenwood.com for details.
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Hanging Lake
The jewel of Glenwood Canyon. A hiker reservation system helps protect the integrity of this incredible place. Check VisitGlenwood.com for details.
No visit to Glenwood Springs is complete without a hike up to Linwood Cemetery to visit Doc Holliday's gravesite. Famous outlaw Kid Curry is also buried there, along with other town pioneers. Find the trailhead at 12th Street & Bennett Avenue.
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Точка старту маршруту до могили Дока Голлідей
No visit to Glenwood Springs is complete without a hike up to Linwood Cemetery to visit Doc Holliday's gravesite. Famous outlaw Kid Curry is also buried there, along with other town pioneers. Find the trailhead at 12th Street & Bennett Avenue.
Shopping
Lovely shop with trendy clothing, home items, and local jewelry--it has a lot of charm and creative flair.
Elizabeth Dean Boutique
717 Grand AveLovely shop with trendy clothing, home items, and local jewelry--it has a lot of charm and creative flair.
a la carte
803 Grand AveA cute shop for gift-y items and fun little finds.
This little "gem" of a place is so much fun--for rock buffs, kids, and everybody in between. You're sure to find a cool souvenir here!
High Country Gems And Minerals
311 8th StThis little "gem" of a place is so much fun--for rock buffs, kids, and everybody in between. You're sure to find a cool souvenir here!
Find all of your outdoor gear-related needs at this large store just across the pedestrian bridge on 6th Street.
Summit Canyon Mountaineering
205 6th StFind all of your outdoor gear-related needs at this large store just across the pedestrian bridge on 6th Street.
TreadZ
812 Grand AveLocals and visitors alike find stylish mountain clothing and shoes here.
Our family loves this toy shop, just across the pedestrian bridge on 6th Street. The owners curate a thoughtful selection of unique toys.
Glenwood Toys and Gifts
801 6th StOur family loves this toy shop, just across the pedestrian bridge on 6th Street. The owners curate a thoughtful selection of unique toys.
Sioux Villa is a blast from the past, with kitschy souvenirs and fun Western stuff.
Sioux Villa Curio
114 W 6th StSioux Villa is a blast from the past, with kitschy souvenirs and fun Western stuff.
This is Glenwood's ultimate Western store! Chock full of Stetsons, boots, Pendleton, turquoise jewelry, Native American textiles, and lots more.
Bullocks
732 Grand AveThis is Glenwood's ultimate Western store! Chock full of Stetsons, boots, Pendleton, turquoise jewelry, Native American textiles, and lots more.
Lovely boutique specializing in herbal remedies, teas, kitchen items, home goods, candles, oils, and other natural products.
Providence Apothecary
713 Cooper AveLovely boutique specializing in herbal remedies, teas, kitchen items, home goods, candles, oils, and other natural products.
Just around the corner from the house, at 8th Street & Blake Avenue, is this wonderful locally-owned book shop featuring new and used titles.
Book Grove
Just around the corner from the house, at 8th Street & Blake Avenue, is this wonderful locally-owned book shop featuring new and used titles.
Bramble and Vine Floral Design
Sweet plant shop with fresh flowers and home items on Cooper Avenue.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids, they will be begging to take the gondola up to this mountaintop amusement park. They also have a restaurant with beautiful views and plenty of events with live music throughout the year. Check the local paper (Post Independent) for ads or go to GlenwoodCaverns.com
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadIf you have kids, they will be begging to take the gondola up to this mountaintop amusement park. They also have a restaurant with beautiful views and plenty of events with live music throughout the year. Check the local paper (Post Independent) for ads or go to GlenwoodCaverns.com
It's the reason why Glenwood Springs became Glenwood Springs! You just don't want to miss the world's largest hot springs pool. There's a fantastic kids' area open in the summer, and more new features scheduled to open in 2024.
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Басейн у Гленвуд Хот Спрінгс
401 N River StIt's the reason why Glenwood Springs became Glenwood Springs! You just don't want to miss the world's largest hot springs pool. There's a fantastic kids' area open in the summer, and more new features scheduled to open in 2024.
The Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves is a unique attraction here in town. They offer traditional spa services but also access to the natural underground vapor caves, which are pretty amazing.
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Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves
709 E 6th StThe Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves is a unique attraction here in town. They offer traditional spa services but also access to the natural underground vapor caves, which are pretty amazing.
Iron Mountain Hot Springs offers a different experience than the large historic hot springs pool. Here, there are a series of much smaller pools (at different temps) that you can enjoy for a more private dip.
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Гарячі джерела Iron Mountain
281 Centennial StIron Mountain Hot Springs offers a different experience than the large historic hot springs pool. Here, there are a series of much smaller pools (at different temps) that you can enjoy for a more private dip.
This company can help you plan an unforgettable rafting adventure.
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Blue Sky Adventures
152 W 6th StThis company can help you plan an unforgettable rafting adventure.
Sunlight Mountain Resort
10901 Co Rd 117Our local ski hill!
Bair Ranch, located along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, is a short drive from the house. It offers amazing guided horseback riding, off-roading, clay shooting, and other activities in a gorgeous setting.
Bair Ranch stables
Bair Ranch, located along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, is a short drive from the house. It offers amazing guided horseback riding, off-roading, clay shooting, and other activities in a gorgeous setting.
Sightseeing
We love poking around the lobby of the historic Hotel Colorado--it feels like being transported back in time to the days when Teddy Roosevelt stayed there on his hunting expeditions. It's fun to grab a drink in the bar and sit in the courtyard for people-watching, too.
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Hotel Colorado
526 Pine StWe love poking around the lobby of the historic Hotel Colorado--it feels like being transported back in time to the days when Teddy Roosevelt stayed there on his hunting expeditions. It's fun to grab a drink in the bar and sit in the courtyard for people-watching, too.