Things to Do in Glenwood Springs, CO

  • 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
  • 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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35.4 Miles
100% 50 votes
Hiking Trails Aspen, CO MoreLess Info
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
89% 38 votes
Recreation Centers 0861 Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO MoreLess Info
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
98% 3198 votes
Mountains Aspen Highlands, Aspen, CO MoreLess Info
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
91% 175 votes
Hiking Trails Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611 MoreLess Info
Crater Lake Trail provides moderate, one-day hike to Crater Lake, a deep, blue lake surrounded by high cliffs.
36.0 Miles
90% 42 votes
Scenic Drives Crystal, Gunnison, CO MoreLess Info
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
100% 10 votes
Hiking Trails 806 West Hallam St, Aspen, CO 81611 MoreLess Info
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
85% 26 votes
Ghost Towns 620 West Bleeker St, Aspen, CO 81611 MoreLess Info
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
92% 92 votes
Horseback Riding 2701 Squaw Creek Road, Edwards, CO 81632 MoreLess Info
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
95% 61 votes
Hiking Trails Red Mountain, Aspen, CO MoreLess Info
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
97% 410 votes
Mountains White River National Forest, Aspen, CO 81612 MoreLess Info
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.
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