The new Glenwood Springs branch library is a beautiful facility. Free wifi, meeting spaces and even…read morea large space for seminars classes can be reserved. Beautiful and calming spaces for the public to enjoy reading. Worth your time to get a library card and come check out this awesome new public building. Lots of great free classes for kids and adults as well!

This place is one of the highlights of Glenwood. Great staff, great service and amazing amenities.read more

Architecturally beautiful. If book, movie, etc is not there the very helpful staff will get it…read moredelivered from another regional library. Has many small, comfortable spaces to sit and read. Has many computers to use. Has good selection of current magazines and new books. Good Sopris view. Has wifi, daily newspapers. Good place to hang.

The space is lovely and the librarians always helpful. It's open every day of the week and provides…read morecommunity space for community events organized by individuals and groups. My toddler grandson loves playing in the young children's area and after school the elementary and middle school kids are often there to use the computers and work on projects.

I am reviewing this place for its grounds, buildings and art work. This is one of the few places in…read moreAspen to visit other than endless number of art galleries in town. The grounds are beautiful with the Rockies as the back drop. There were tiny springs that meander and gurgle their way through out the campus. Beautiful landscape and certainly worth a visit if you ever within spitting distance of this place.

I arrived is Aspen to be a part of the Aspen Ideas Fest. I enjoyed it very much...but what was most…read moreimpressive was the remarkable job the celebrity impersonators did. They had people walking all over the campus that looked exactly like Madelyn Albright, that guy from Virgin Records and countless others...Amazing The number two thing that I enjoyed, was the free Pepsi! There is nothing wrong with that! The only complaint I have and it's minor one is, I wish the AI (Aspen Institute to the "locals") had more upbeat music at night and provide a dance floor. That might be a great way to get the kids interested, only an "Aspen Idea", Ha. Looking forward to my next visit to Aspen. P.S. It would also be nice if you could shave the mountains down a bit, It would make flying into your airport easier and extend the daylight hours.

A nice field trip from the Aspen area and a pleasant drive south. Interesting to see the massive…read moremarble slabs. Good to know how some places are their namesake.

Stopped here to ask about lunch & to find a loo in Marble yesterday, a town of 133 people,…read moreaccording to the 2020 U.S. Census, and a town my dad loved & showed me in 2008, and met beautiful people, Lynn and Vickie, who listened to my love for my dad, gave me hugs, and gave me a map to find the happy public restrooms in this friendly artist & historic marble quarry mountain town, beloved my dad & now me. After enlightening & encouraging chit chats with both Lynn & Vickie inside, Vickie gave me a tour outside of her husband, Rex Branson's, and her art work, which I found beautiful & fascinating. I asked if I could take pictures, and got their business card, then found them online later. Inquired if/how they deliver, and they do & can! And they can guide me as to all the equipment I'd need on the other end to receive such a huge, heavy piece of beautiful white marble art work, hopefully / potentially one day for my dad's, now my, house in Denver, in our backyard, as a heartfelt tribute to my dad & our journey here. Per Wikipedia, the white marble from this historic quarry has been used in Washington, D.C., for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (important to me, given my dad was a Vietnam Veteran, and my grandfather a WWII Veteran) and the Washington Monument. It's also been used in equally important cities to my dad & me: San Francisco and New York City. Absolutely loved meeting & chatting with Lynn & Vickie yesterday, as it was exactly what I needed, and the purpose for this mountain trip! To remind me of my roots, and to help me fall back in love with my home state of Colorado. I had so many questions for Vickie about how they carve marble into round, smooth shapes, and she invited me back to watch them make art in July. I can't wait to return next summer!

I'll be honest-Glenwood Springs was just a stop along the way while I was enjoying an Amtrak train…read moreride. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's a cute little town with some fun things to do. The town is right smack dab in the middle of the mountains and has a highway going through the middle of it. There's a great pedestrian bridge that connects both sides and makes it a walkable town. Of course, there are hot springs, as the town is named after them. You'll also find a small amusement park at the top of the mountain. Down in the the city there are a bunch of restaurants and shops-all within a couple miles of each other-again, super walkable. I noticed a couple things about the town-there are a lot of consignment stores. I'm not sure if that's just the trend these days, or if that's something Glenwood is known for-but I spent lots of time sifting through clothing that ranges anywhere from used/thrift store quality to vintage designer stuff. Not all shops are equal. I also was a little disappointed in the food scene. There was a good variety, especially for a small town, but none of the meals I had were outstanding. We were also met with less than enthusiastic staff/servers/tour guides who didn't seem to care for tourists. Overall, it's a small town that certainly has some charm and character. It has potential for a weekend getaway, especially if you want a stop along the train route.

The town is pretty cool and has a fun downtown and park. My kid really enjoyed taking photos at…read moreevery pair of wings we came across. There was a pierogi food truck, which is something I've never seen before. There are also Twin Rivers Park and the hot springs water park. Hanging Lake is also nearby, and is worth checking out.

A handful of interesting historic buildings scattered over a scenic valley with a few good…read moreinterpretive signs telling the story of the thriving town once here. There are limited summer hours with volunteers on site, but open & easy to explore on your own anytime Independence Pass is open.

Doc Holliday Trail - Hike now, haunt later…read more If you're looking for a hike with a little cardio, a lot of history, and a surprise emotional ambush by a tree--this is your trail. The climb is just steep enough to remind you that gravity is rude, but manageable. Along the way, you get killer views (pun absolutely intended) and the unexpected gem that is Annie's Wishing Tree--a ribbon-covered pine full of hope, love, and probably more emotional depth than Doc Holliday himself. I came for Wild West drama and instead found myself getting misty-eyed halfway up the trail. At the top, you'll find Doc's "maybe this is where he's buried" memorial, because apparently even in death, the man couldn't commit to a single location. The cemetery is peaceful, shady, and filled with old-timey vibes--perfect for pondering life, death, or just how out of shape you are. Final thoughts: * 10/10 for historical spookiness * 10/10 for emotional surprise tree * 11/10 for that sweet downhill return Would absolutely hike again, possibly in cowboy boots for authenticity (but let's be honest, Crocs won this round).

I had no clue back when I was a rookie in my Yelp Elite status that one of these days I would write…read morea review for a graveyard/cemetery. Hopefully this becomes one of the coolest things I have ever written. I was in Glenwood Springs for a few days earlier this week (and it sure wasn't my very first visit.) I thought I was thoroughly versed in this hot springs town and yet I had no clue about this place (which I learned from my boyfriend the day before my trip.) Still I wasn't planning on visiting this site; it sort of fell into my busy two-day schedule by accident when I decided to stroll through the town after I had eaten dinner early. The daylight was still plenty left for the evening so I got lucky to be able to do this little hike up to none other than the legendary Doc Holliday. The trailhead is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood on 12th and Bennett Avenue. At/around 7:15pm or so, there was nobody around except me (and I was in my dressy platform heels!!) When I got to the entrance, I had no clue I would have to hike up a dirt road to get up to the top to see the cemetery. It was simply too late to turn back; I was determined!! The trail is quite steep. If I was in my sneakers I would run up the hill to get my cardio at the maximum but of course, I had to go slow. As I went up, I could hear my heartbeat as it elevated. What a way to burn all the calories I had consumed earlier in my hotel room!! The view to the right (uphill) was quite nice. Since it was when the sun was retiring for the day, I was able to take some stunning photos using my iPhone. Great place to overlook the town of Glenwood Springs at the dusk. When I was almost at the top, I finally saw another soul: a solo female hiker who quickly said hi to me (to which I said my friendly response.) I saw dark grey clouds forming in the sky with some roaring of light thunder; I knew at that point that my stay at the cemetery would be brief (so I wouldn't get hit by the lightning! No joke, right?!?!) "If I could just see Doc's grave, I would be happy" was my thought process so while I was taking some pictures of other beautiful tombstones belonging to some unknown people, I rushed to his grave without wasting a moment. And finally, I saw the final resting place of the legend, Doc Holliday's grave. Doc's tombstone is more of a memorial dedicated to him as his body is buried somewhere in the cemetery (is what I read on the stone plaque/plate that explains his whereabouts.) Still, I was happy to be there to pay tribute to one of the greatest legends of the American history. While I was still concerned about the forming rain clouds to the southwest sky, I rushed to see Kid Curry's grave. Harvey A. Logan known as Kid Curry was also a legend (well precisely speaking, he was an outlaw and a gunman); his association with Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid for what's known as Wild Bunch, Kid was a bit lesser known figure for what he did along the other two.) As I was wrapping up my visit at the cemetery, what I kept hearing in the near background were the male turkeys' gobbling sounds. As if to say that this was the most fitting sound effect in a place like this, it made the whole place so mysterious. I got spooked by it a little to be frank!! As I descended my way to go back down I saw another soul with a furry animal. This friendly gentleman with his 3-year old pup carried a frank conversation with me. He certainly looked shocked to see me in my heels!! Well, final thought about this place? I highly recommend for sure! I don't know how crowded it gets during the peak hours but if you want to spend a little quiet time having the whole place to yourself then like I did, visit here during the dusk. Whether you want to go here for a quick night time cardio or just to say goodbye to the sun at the conclusion of the day, you'll have a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty and the serenity that Glenwood Springs has to offer. And let's not forget; it's definitely a place to learn about the history of the Wild West!!

Like I said in the other post, NINA you are truly born to be a theatrical star. The history of…read moreAspen and the way you broke it down. You had our group at Hello. By the way, amazing costume, it was appropriate. You engaged the group, you made it fun, you made it interactive, and you made us feel like we were part of something. I would definitely urge people to book a tour. It was well worth it. I also like that you walked us around Aspen showing us buildings that had been in the inklings of Aspen's growth. I also like the knowledge you have installed in us. Like I had mention in my other review, I came to Aspen not knowing anything, and now here I am at work in San Diego, telling people all about the History of Aspen through your stories and the pictures I took on my phone. 5 stars all the way!

We did a two-hour historical tour that included a visit to two museums, being driven around the…read moredowntown and West end in an electric open vehicle. The leader of the tour wore period type clothing and was fun and informative. I have been coming to Aspen for 20 years but still learned an enormous amount of info.