I love coming here when I want to get away from the city and have a truly relaxing night or two. It…read moreis typically quiet, dark and can be very romantic. I personally love coming when it's snowing or when there is snow on the ground. In a clear night, you get the best view of the stars and sky. It's a hop skip and jump from Denver for a quick getaway, so I'm frequently here. There is no NO phone service, and please if coming in at night keep flashlights down to the ground as clothing is optional.

Strawberry Hot Spring's is about 9 miles from where we are staying in Steamboat Springs... The last…read more2 miles of the road is not paved... beautiful forest and creeks along the way... the springs are something to see... as it goes cold... warm... and warmer.... Cash only... no food or drinks allowed inside.

Envisioned, built, maintained, and loved by volunteers, the Yampa River Botanic Garden is well…read moreworth the visit. So serene, beautiful, peaceful and educational, if you take the time to read the various signs explaining the different types of flowers and trees in the garden. Impressive undertaking and a beautiful addition to Steamboat Springs.

What a gorgeous park. Fee-free to get in and I recommend taking a linch or snack so you can sit and…read morelinger a bit. There are several park benches to use. There is a nice pond and the gardens are meticulously planned taking you on a winding route through the park. Grab a map and you can take notes about the plants and flowers that were your favorite. Highly recommend stopping by and chilling out for a bit.

Was a fun park to take the kiddo while we were vacationing in the area. Lots of seating, not much…read moreshade on the playground itself in the morning.

Nice playground. We came by a couple of times to run out my toddler. Good sized basic playground.read more

I Love waterfalls! I require a waterfall or Lake to be on any hike. It was a up hill climb for…read morequite some time and the path wasn't very well cleared in some areas so we ended up climbing over downed trees and pushing bushes/branches to make out way through. Once we got to the falls the bridge still had a closed sign on it but we were able to take photos. If you hike from the other direction it is a shorter hike to the falls from a parking area. We didn't get to do the loop because of the bridge closure. So out and back was still about 4 miles.

The accessible 1/4 mile paved path to the lower falls is perfect for anyone with mobility issues…read more From the overlook you can clearly see and hear the 200+ foot waterfall. There is another 2 mile, more strenuous trail that goes up the falls themselves for those with more time and energy. Worth the effort to experience the falls when visiting Steamboat Springs.

The park was interesting, having a few springs on-site, the pond, and the riverwalk section. The…read moreplayground area and parking lot were small, but we had no issues at the time we arrived. The time-limited parking was a bit annoying, but the entire town has it so it is difficult to avoid. Others were having picnics and playing croquet in the large field. There's a huge elk status that was cool also.

Beautiful park with small parking lot and playground by the River walk. Large grass field and…read morebathrooms are further at Lincoln park

Steamboat! Glorious skiing or fabulous hiking....take your pick. I love Steamboat no matter the…read moretime of year. Summer is perfect weather (mornings can be a bit nippy, so prepare) and Winter provides the fantastic champagne powder. Good for skiing, tubing or snowshoeing. Downtown is fun no matter the time of year. We enjoyed Art In The Park and then some shopping at the famous F.M.Light. Photos are of the annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. A must attend event, especially the morning launch. Reserve a ticket to take the shuttle to Bald Eagle Lake and be sure to bundle up and get your camera ready. Breakfast donuts and coffee are available for sale as well as event merch.

Steamboat is one of my favorite ski towns. The snow is always great and the mountain is so big with…read moregood options for all levels. The downtown is a bit far from the ski village which is a bit of a hassle I think but the downtown is super fun and nice. Has so many amazing dining options and great shopping. I think that steamboat might honestly be the best ski town for the food because there are so many incredible restaurants. They also have hot springs and a tubing hill and great summer activities. Definitely a beautiful get away from the city that doesn't get too crowded because it's further away compared to the other resorts from Denver. There is also an airport that has direct flights from LA, Chicago, and NYC to name a few which is super convenient. There also flights from dia of course. Such a beautiful place with lots to do!

What a terrific experience to share with my family. Our guide Isaiah was knowledgeable, courteous,…read moreprofessional, and a total blast. Super relaxing with some medium rapids to rev up the adrenaline. We paused so those brave enough could take a plunge into the Colorado river from up super high. What a rush! Family friendly. My 5 year old nephew really enjoyed himself. Thank you AVA!

This rafting trip was well worth the money and the memories. The guides are great and lots of fun…read more They are also very knowledgeable about the river, the area and you can tell they love what they do. The booking process was easy and the front desk was very accommodating to our party of five. Originally our trip was canceled due to low water levels but they quickly gave us an alternative rafting solution and we just ended up going to a different river. THANKS! It was fun and I highly recommend! Eric was our guide and he was fantastic!

WOOOOOHOOOO! I've gone whitewater rafting a few times, but…read morethis was one of the best. The guides were really knowledgeable and friendly. The ride went smooth and we were able to hit class III and IV rapids on Clear Creek for about 13 miles! It was affordable and great for the whole family. They do offer easier rapid trip for the youngsters. They also offer day trips, or half days in the morning or afternoon. When I return to Colorado, I will definitely go through this group again!

Would highly recommend getting the lunch included package! It's served partway through the river…read moretrip at a picnic spot. Lunch is not 'gourmet' as they claim, but catered from Subway, but still tastes really really good after a day of rafting. Okay, maybe it's 'gourmet' if you consider that they brought both water and pink lemonade coolers on the rafts! Not only does Adventures in Whitewater offer lunch on the river, but we also stopped at a cliff from which you can jump off 25 feet into the water. For anyone who wants to try cliffjumping but also wants it to be safe, this one's for you. There was also a smaller cliff for those a little less daring. We took the 'beginning to moderate' river tour, but due to low rainfall was disappointingly uneventful (June 2013), kind of like tubing down a river really, with very few rapids. Fortunately that was the only disappointing part of Adventures in Whitewater. These guys are pros, everything was well coordinated and a bucket of fun.