Glenwood Springs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Garfield County, Colorado, United States
About Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs is located at the confluence of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, in the Roaring Fork Valley. The two rivers shape the town. They provide world-class fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, and now kayaking. Originally named Defiance, in the late 1800s, the name was changed by settlers from anIowatown calledGlenwood. Many of the nearby towns (Aspen and Leadville) had their booms while Glenwood Springs was yet in its infancy. Glenwood Springs was difficult to reach due to the canyons to the east and west; it was also located on Ute land. The town grew in part thanks to its location on the railroad and the Colorado River. The local area is surrounded by public lands, especially the White River National Forest, which attracts hunters and campers from great distance. T
Top Attractions in Glenwood Springs
Explore the best things to see and do in Glenwood Springs:
- ★Colorado Backcountry Biker
- ★Defiance Rafting Company
- ★Glenwood Adventure Company
- ★Glenwood Canyon
- ★Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
- ★Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
- ★Iron Mountain Hot Springs
- ★Snowmobiling Glenwood Springs Area
Where to Eat in Glenwood Springs
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴19th Street Diner
- 🍴Hiro Sushi and Hibachi Express
- 🍴Italian Underground
- 🍴Los Jilbertos
- 🍴Sacred Grounds
- 🍴Tequila's
Where to Stay in Glenwood Springs
- 🏨Affordable Inns of Glenwood
- 🏨B&B on Mitchell Creek
- 🏨Four Mile Creek
- 🏨Glenwood Canyon Resort
- 🏨Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge and Pool
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
Glenwood Springs Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: