Steamboat Springs
About 3 hr by car from Denver
A working ranch town with famous champagne powder and natural hot springs.
Why locals go
Ski town with a cowboy feel and fewer crowds than Summit County.
Visiting Denver?
At 3 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Denver for your flight home.
What to book
- Ski Steamboat
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs
- Fish Creek Falls
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Hot springs under the stars
- Sleigh ride dinner
With friends
- Ski or ride together
- Tube the Yampa River (summer)
When to go
Ski December to April, summer hiking.