- Our list of the best things to do in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, features the top 30 nearby activities — including 21 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Glenwood Springs, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Adventures, Outdoor Places, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Glenwood Springs, CO
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Navigate the more than 8 miles of trail through the aspen trees, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas when you hike West Maroon Trail. Located in the White River National Forest, the trail is ideal for backpacking with a lunch, or on horseback.
35.5 Miles
Aspen Recreation Center features a variety of classes from guitar playing to karate lessons and amenities that include a cardio room, weight room, rock climbing tower, and two pools with lap lanes, a lazy river, and water slides.
35.6 Miles
Maroon Bells is a mountain range in Colorado made up of mudstone which give the mountains its distinct maroon color. The site also includes the famous scenic overlook of the mountains from the Mountain Creek Valley which is believed to be the most-photographed spot in Colorado.
35.6 Miles
Crater Lake Trail provides moderate, one-day hike to Crater Lake, a deep, blue lake surrounded by high cliffs.
36.0 Miles
Although called a mill, this site is actually a compressor station that uses a water turbine and an air compressor. The Crystal Mill, created in 1892, is a rather famous Colorado photo site.
36.1 Miles
The Maroon-Snowmass Trail diverges from the Snowmass Creek Trailhead for a 8.5 mile out and back pathway. Accessible from June until September, the trail is used primarily for hiking and is rated as difficult for advanced hikers.
36.2 Miles
All that remains of this gold-mining town that sprang up in the mountains of Aspen Colorado is the Independence Ghost Town. After a short lived gold mining operation, brave visitors can explore the abandoned buildings and possibly meet any residents that were left behind.
36.4 Miles
Offering their horseback riding services since 1998, the Bearcat Stables is proud of their achievements. Among the activities offered by this top stable in Vail Valley are day tours and a 4-day trip to Aspen.
36.5 Miles
Composed of a 4.8 mile roundtrip path, the Hunter Creek Trail is located just outside of Aspen. It features a waterfall and is used mostly for trail running, hiking, walking, and mountain biking for individuals of all skill levels.
36.6 Miles
Aspen Highlands is a local ski resort better known for playing host to the Highland Bowl owing to its challenging experts-only terrain. It also offers panoramic views of the surrounding Maroon Bells mountain range.