And if you have flexibility, I’d aim for September to see the colors.

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Jun 20, 2024
10:40:54am

cougfanblue Truly Addicted User

And if you have flexibility, I’d aim for September to see the colors.

It also times it so the evenings are cool so the hot springs feel nice.

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HCBW would like to do a trip to Glenwood Springs. Anyone been there? What things are there to do? We can hike but

Hank Rearden All-American

Jun 20, 10:15am

There’s a funny little amusement park at the top of the mountain. There’s a hike

pink22

Jun 20, 10:20am

The amusement park also has pretty good caves you can tour.

cougfanblue

Jun 20, 10:27am

can spend the whole day there.

Mayor of Cougartown

Jun 20, 10:31am

Get a permit to hanging hike trail and then go to Glenwood cavern adventure park

BYUheaven

Jun 20, 10:22am

Wow - when did they start charging a fee of $12 and requiring a reservation to

BYUMizzou

Jun 20, 10:27am

It just got overrun. So many people because it’s so easily accessible.

cougfanblue

Jun 20, 10:28am

Started during COVID

DJROSS

Jun 20, 10:38am

My wife's recommendations:

DJROSS

Jun 20, 10:23am

Go to the old cemetery and pay your respects to Doc Holliday

Sea Chicken

Jun 20, 10:27am

Glenwood is close to Aspen, which is fun to visit and quote Dumb and Dumber line

Mayor of Cougartown

Jun 20, 10:33am

If you have 3 days, I would do the following (in any order):

cougfanblue

Jun 20, 10:33am

And if you have flexibility, I’d aim for September to see the colors.

cougfanblue

Jun 20, 10:40am

RE: HCBW would like to do a trip to Glenwood Springs. Anyone been there? What

gww687

Jun 20, 10:40am

GS is one of my favorite places. I've been there a ton (but still not enough). Here's my list:

SingleStrapBackpack

Jun 20, 10:41am

I stayed there for 3 nights during my honeymoon. Very cool.

BYUMizzou

Jun 20, 10:45am

+1 on Hotel Colorado. The Springs Lodge is also really nice, but a little pricey.

cougfanblue

Jun 20, 10:47am

Yep. Italian Underground is probably our go-to spot. Good food, but it's more the atmosphere. Lots of other good options

SingleStrapBackpack

Jun 20, 11:07am

One benefit of staying in the lodge is admission to the pool

Jersey hunter

Jun 20, 12:13pm

Yes, breakfast at the pool cafe is included

SingleStrapBackpack

Jun 20, 12:26pm

Maybe consider a day trip up to Redstone to see the Redstone Castle

BYUMizzou

Jun 20, 10:46am

And if you do decide to drive out to Redstone, you may as well make a day of it

BYUMizzou

Jun 20, 10:55am

We go every year - wife has been going since she was a kid in Denver

Jersey hunter

Jun 20, 12:18pm

Thanks for all the responses!! CB comes through again. I think I’ll plan a trip for me and my HCBW in Aug. or Sept.

Jun 20, 10:24pm

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