Guidebook for Glenwood Springs
Food Scene
You are about 1-2 blocks (or a few minutes drive) from the majority of the Glenwood restaurants... they are all pretty fabulous. Within walking distance, we recommend either the "Riviera Piano Bar" (excellent Happy Hour specials), "Juicy Lucy's" (wonderful steaks $18-25 avg) or "Colorado Ranch House" (wild game, fab hamburgers, salads, etc $12-18 avg), and Pullman (excellent mac-n-cheese, burgers, perogis). All are located between 7th - 8th St and Grand Ave.
Best coffee shop is Deja Brew, on 11th and Grand Ave.
If you don't mind driving about 15 minutes towards Aspen on Highway 82, the best restaurant in all of Glenwood is called the "Nepal Restaurant". It is about halfway between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale on the left side of the CMC turnoff light - next to a gas station.
There are definitely more restaurants downtown than that, but these are our favorites.
Oh, there is also the courtyard at the Hotel Colorado, which is lovely on warm evenings for pre/post dinner cocktails outside, and is just a short walk over the pedestrian bridge at 7th and Grand Ave.
No matter what you choose, I'm sure you will have a lovely getaway here in Glenwood Springs. See you soon, and safe travels!
Absolutely the BEST Nepalese food I've ever had... worth the drive (about 10 mins outside of Glenwood- heading towards Aspen). Incredible, authentic Nepali food, and wonderful warm staff that love their restaurant and their guests- and you can taste the difference in every bite!
14 locals recommend
Nepal Restaurant
6824 CO-82Absolutely the BEST Nepalese food I've ever had... worth the drive (about 10 mins outside of Glenwood- heading towards Aspen). Incredible, authentic Nepali food, and wonderful warm staff that love their restaurant and their guests- and you can taste the difference in every bite!
Amazingly delicious and unique menu, made by the very talented Chef Travis. "The Riv" is also romantic and classy. You won't be sorry...this is a gem right downtown!
20 locals recommend
Riviera Supper Club & Piano Bar
702 Grand AveAmazingly delicious and unique menu, made by the very talented Chef Travis. "The Riv" is also romantic and classy. You won't be sorry...this is a gem right downtown!
Co. Ranch House
704 Grand AveBrava Modern Trattoria
809 Grand AveGlenwood Canyon Brewpub
402 7th StSmoke Modern Barbeque
713 Grand AveJuicy Lucy's Steakhouse
308 7th StSlope & Hatch
208 7th StGrind
701 Grand AvePerogies are out of this world, burgers and Mac and cheese are excellent!
55 locals recommend
The Pullman
330 7th StPerogies are out of this world, burgers and Mac and cheese are excellent!
Our guests RAVE about this breakfast place! some even went twice in 24 hours just for their awesome breakfast!!
19th Street Diner
1908 Grand AveOur guests RAVE about this breakfast place! some even went twice in 24 hours just for their awesome breakfast!!
Zheng Asian Bistro
35 Market StAbsolutely fantastic, fresh and unique Asian fusion dishes.
Essentials
City Market
1410 Grand AveGreat grocery store in the heart of downtown Glenwood Springs
Fave Coffee Place
Deja Brew Coffee & Tea
1101 Grand AveBest coffee around.... hands down!
Entertainment
A fantastic fun, filled day at the western-themed Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park! Awesome, thrilling rides, along with inspiring views. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience!
142 locals recommend
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadA fantastic fun, filled day at the western-themed Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park! Awesome, thrilling rides, along with inspiring views. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience!
Well-situated alongside the Colorado River, soak it all in surrounded by majestic mountains, and romantic, fresh hot springs mineral water.
148 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StWell-situated alongside the Colorado River, soak it all in surrounded by majestic mountains, and romantic, fresh hot springs mineral water.
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River StGlenwood Vaudeville Revue
915 Grand AveSunlight Mountain Resort
10901 Co Rd 117The Doc Holliday Museum
732 Grand AveHistoric tour of Doc Holliday's life - downtown Glenwood Springs
Blue Sky Adventures
152 W 6th StAwesome rafting on the Colorado River!
Whitewater Rafting, LLC
2000 Devereux RdAwesome whitewater rafting on the Colorado River!
Inexpensive museum highlighting the Old West and Glenwood's rich history. Well worth the trip to this downtown museum in a Victorian home.
12 locals recommend
Frontier Historical Museum
1001 Colorado AveInexpensive museum highlighting the Old West and Glenwood's rich history. Well worth the trip to this downtown museum in a Victorian home.
Sightseeing
Frontier Historical Museum
1001 Colorado Ave
Hanging Lake
Grizzly Creek Trail
57051-57105 I-70Gorgeous hiking nearby, no fees!
#1 Most photographed spot in the nation! A reflective lake and two giant snow-striped mountaintops, named Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, anchor a blissful panorama exemplified by a symphony of color that changes with the seasons.
Reservations are required this year to visit the Maroon Bells Scenic Area by personal vehicle or shuttle.
The road will open on June 8, 2020 and reservations can be made for personal vehicles until June 27 for $10/vehicle fee.
Starting June 28, visitors will be required to use the RFTA shuttle service between the hours of 8am–5pm. The fare will be $15.95 for all reservations. Personal vehicles ($10/vehicle) will still require reservations before 8am and after 5pm.
Park your car at the Aspen Highlands parking structure (free for the first 30-minutes, then costs: .5–3 Hours: $10, 3–8 Hours: $15, 8+ Hours: $30). You can also take RFTA’s free Castle/Maroon bus to Aspen Highlands from Rubey Park Transit Center in downtown Aspen.
For Maroon Bells reservation questions, please call 970-930-6442 or email info@visitmaroonbells.com.
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
#1 Most photographed spot in the nation! A reflective lake and two giant snow-striped mountaintops, named Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, anchor a blissful panorama exemplified by a symphony of color that changes with the seasons.
Reservations are required this year to visit the Maroon Bells Scenic Area by personal vehicle or shuttle.
The road will open on June 8, 2020 and reservations can be made for personal vehicles until June 27 for $10/vehicle fee.
Starting June 28, visitors will be required to use the RFTA shuttle service between the hours of 8am–5pm. The fare will be $15.95 for all reservations. Personal vehicles ($10/vehicle) will still require reservations before 8am and after 5pm.
Park your car at the Aspen Highlands parking structure (free for the first 30-minutes, then costs: .5–3 Hours: $10, 3–8 Hours: $15, 8+ Hours: $30). You can also take RFTA’s free Castle/Maroon bus to Aspen Highlands from Rubey Park Transit Center in downtown Aspen.
For Maroon Bells reservation questions, please call 970-930-6442 or email info@visitmaroonbells.com.
Boy Scout Trail
Boy Scout TrailGreat hiking from downtown Glenwood
Traveler advice
What to pack
Layers!
Colorado weather can change quickly, so be sure to bring "layers" that you can add on or take off when the weather fluctuates.
Book before you go
Iron Mountain and Glenwood Hot Springs Pools
Be sure to check out their websites for either pool to check out latest info for space available reservations.