At the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the historic resort town of Glenwood Springs is famed for its Hot Springs Pool, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and Glenwood Canyon. Explore something new underground, pedal miles of riverfront trails, paddle the whitewater, sample local produce, shop in unique boutiques, or focus on relaxation. Time to soak it all in.

At 5,700 feet, summer temperatures are in the 70s and 80s F.

Glenwood Springs receive about 16.5 inches of precipitation.

Hot Springs Lodge & Pool
The world's largest outdoor hot springs pool. Relax in a bubble chair in the 104-degree thermal therapy pool or swim in the enormous 92-degree pool with lap lanes, diving boards, and water slides. • 800.537.SWIM • hotspringspool.com

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
A full day of family fun! Tram rides, guided cave tours and thrill rides, including Colorado's only alpine coaster, plus a scenic mountain-top restaurant.
800.530.1635 • 970.945.4228 • glenwoodcaverns.com

Canyon Activities & Rafting
Choose from a variety of local rafting outfitters who offer mild to wild trips through spectacular Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River. The Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path is 16 miles and runs the entire length of Glenwood Canyon perfect for walking, biking or blading. Hanging Lake and Grizzly Creek are popular hikes.

Farmers Markets
For fresh produce and hand-made crafts, peruse the Glenwood Springs Downtown Market. This open-air market operates Tuesdays from June through September featuring cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a soup contest, wine tastings, live music and an Oktoberfest grand finale. For over 20 years, the Saturday Farmers Market has featured farm fresh goods from local western slope vendors mid-June to mid-November all natural meats, bread and baked goods, pasta, fresh vegetables, melons, flowers, and honey.

Historic Downtown
The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Glenwood Springs one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The historic downtown has a variety of unique shops, restaurants and ice cream parlors.

Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
Vapor caves heated with steam from natural hot springs. • 970.945.0667 yampahspa.com

Sunlight Mountain Resort
Try summertime fun at nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort with horseback riding and hiking trails. • 800.445.7931 • sunlightmtn.com

Choose from more than 60 properties with over 1,500 rooms, including hotels and motels, ranging from 100-year-old historic treasures to contemporary lodges. Select from a cozy cabin or cottage. Bed and breakfasts feature down comforters and antique décor. Condos and short-term vacation homes are available for those desiring both privacy and convenience. Ranches and resorts provide a more rustic experience. For the budget-conscious, there's the Glenwood Springs Hostel or campgrounds nearby.

Glenwood Springs, located halfway between famous neighbors Vail and Aspen, is a scenic three-hour drive 160 miles west of Denver on I-70. It is a 1.5 hour drive 90 miles east of Grand Junction.

Amtrak's California Zephyr travels a spectacular rail route from Chicago to California stopping in Glenwood Springs.

Air service into Eagle/Vail, Aspen, Grand Junction, and Denver International.

111th Annual Strawberry Days
June 20-22, 2008
The oldest civic celebration west of the Mississippi, includes artisan fair, live music, kidfest, parade, free strawberries and ice cream. • 970.945.6589 • strawberrydaysfestival.com

Summer of Jazz
Wednesday evenings in June & July
Bring a picnic and listen to free outdoor concerts at Two Rivers Park. • 970.945.6589 • summerofjazz.com

4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2008
At dusk a brilliant fireworks display will be reflected over the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. • 970.945.6589

Friday Night Flicks
August 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2008
Reminiscent of the drive-in theater, Two Rivers Park is transformed in to a free outdoor movie night. Block buster movies are shown on a huge 13'x 24' screen. • 970.945.6589

Downtown Market Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 27, 2008
3rd annual Oktoberfest featuring seasonal beers, a German oompah band, and a Bavarian dance group.

Ghost Walk through Linwood Cemetery
October 17-19 and 24-26, 2008
The Frontier Historical Society and Museum presents a ghostly visit to the past. Guides take participants by lantern light through Linwood Cemetery where actors portray people who lived in Glenwood Springs 100 years ago, including gunslinger and dentist, John "Doc" Holliday. • 970.945.4448

For a detailed events schedule www.visitglenwood.com or call 970.945.6589