Imagine after a long day of work or outdoor play immersing your aching bones in the steamy inviting depths of a warm water soak. This is a reality in Glenwood Springs, home to the world's largest hot springs swimming pool.
Founded in 1883, the original name of Glenwood Springs was "Defiance
Imagine after a long day of work or outdoor play immersing your aching bones in the steamy inviting depths of a warm water soak. This is a reality in Glenwood Springs, home to the world's largest hot springs swimming pool.
Founded in 1883, the original name of Glenwood Springs was "Defiance." Nearly 9,700 people live in Glenwood Springs (2010 U.S. Census data), located about 160 miles west of Denver. Residents delight in the 300 days of sunshine, mild summer temperatures and snowy winters. Historic Glenwood Springs exemplifies the typical Coloradan active lifestyle; and most things to do involve outdoor recreation. Named Most Fun Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today, the City of Glenwood Spring offers appeal to many, including celebrities and presidents.
Glenwood Springs offers four distinctive neighborhoods, each with its own charm and unique identity. Places to live include a variety of dwellings from apartments to large homes. When moving to Glenwood Springs, it is important to consider the time of year: moves during the summer are easier than the winter months.
City Center: Enjoy living in the comfort of your City Center neighborhood in closest proximity to the famous Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool, Lodge and Spa. The neighborhood includes a mix of small to large homes and apartment complexes. Play a round of golf at the Glenwood Springs Golf Club, a public nine-hole course. Visit Two Rivers Park, a 22-acre park featuring an ice rink, climbing wall, skate park and whitewater activity area for kayakers.
Cattle Creek: Mostly rural, the Cattle Creek area offers a variety of residences including medium-sized homes, large homes and mobile homes. The scenic Roaring Fork River runs through the middle of Cattle Creek where great buys abound and you can pick up a house rental or other type of home for rent for reasonable rates.
Cardiff: Find happiness in the suburbia of Cardiff, rental homes here include small houses, three to four bedroom homes and townhouses. Relax at the 8-acre Veltus Park located on Midland Avenue featuring picnic tables, barbecue pits and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts.
Grand Ave / 8th Street: Life is grand in the Grand Ave / 8th Street neighborhood filled with a great selection of homes and rental apartments. Nestled in the shadows of the mountains, Sayre Park provides an old-fashioned park experience replete with picnic tables, barbecues and horseshoes.
The quality of life in Glenwood Springs is great for outdoor lovers. Local activities include hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, camping, paragliding, whitewater rafting and kayaking.
Visit the Glenwood Hot Springs and enjoy a soak in the world famous mineral waters. Ride the tram up to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to explore underground wonders and the historic Fairy Caves. Local museums include the Frontier Historical Museum and Glenwood Railroad Museum. Catch a show at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue located on Colorado Avenue.
Tie your boots for a hike up local favorite Hanging Lake Trail or ride your bike through scenic Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail. Discover an exciting whitewater adventure on the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. Hire a local climbing guide for a one-of-a kind mountain adventure. After day of playing hard, relax at the Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves offering underground spa experiences, body scrubs and massages.
Get your fork ready! The food choices in Glenwood Spring are equal to the majestic beauty of the Rockies. Places to eat include Polanka, Trattoria Dionisia, The Pullman, Juicy Lucy Steakhouse, Daily Bread Restaurant and Rosi's Little Bavarian Restaurant. The Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company offers local ales and hearty pub food. Don't miss the Nepal Restaurant on Highway 82, known for their consistently great selection of Indian / Nepali dishes.
Every day is filled with pure mountain-inspired joy when living in Glenwood Springs. The friendly neighborhoods seek to create an active lifestyle and sustainable way of life with a commitment to appreciation of the great outdoors.
