Atmosphere: Strawberry Hot Springs is one of my favorite hot…read morespring spots to relax. The atmosphere is so calm and peaceful. You can really let go of all your stress as soon as you get there. They have about four hot pools and a cold plunge. The cold plunge is freezing at first but it actually feels amazing after being in the hot water for a while. I've visited in both fall and winter, and each season is stunning. Kids are welcome during the day. Which makes it great for a family visit. At night, clothing is optional during certain hours, so just check ahead if that's not your thing. Service: The staff is really laid-back and friendly. They check bags for food because chipmunks will try to sneak to your bag and steal your snacks. The bathrooms are always clean and well-maintained. Everyone makes the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. Cost & Reservations: If you drive yourself and there's no snow, admission is $20 cash per person. If it's snowy, there's a shuttle from Steamboat Springs for about $50, which includes admission. Visits are two-hour reservations, you can book on their website. Payment is cash only in person, so make sure to bring some. Tips: Keep snacks in your car to avoid the chipmunks, bring a towel and something warm to wear after your soak, and enjoy!

Obviously the location is amazing. Hard to beat hot springs in winter, especially since we were…read morelucky enough to be there while it was snowing. But service and accommodations? Negative stars. My husband and I just stayed two nights in the caboose for our anniversary. First impressions the caboose is adorable, but smells like the inside of a bong. Absolutely overwhelmingly rank. We opened all the doors and windows and used most of a bottle of febreeze we found under the sink to make it slightly more tolerable. Then when we pulled open the murphy bed we found someone else's dirty underwear. We let the attendant know, he apologized and told us he'd let his manager know and we should hear from her the next day. We watched him write a note for her. Heard absolutely nothing. No follow up whatsoever. We talked to another employee when we were checking out to let him know we left a pile of someone else's dirty laundry on the stoop and his response was "f***, I keep telling those guys they have to clean in there." Seriously not impressed for a $500 stay. On top of that the provided linens are one thin blanket, threadbare sheets and the saddest pillows you've ever slept on. I get that it's a rustic setting, but that's no excuse for a dirty, smelly room and cheapskate bedding. It was just gross.

We were in Steamboat Springs and decided to check out one of the local hot springs, and this one…read moreended up being the perfect choice--especially in winter. We picked it mainly because you don't need tire chains or spikes to get there like you do with some of the other hot springs that are icy and hard to access. Huge plus. This hot spring is right in downtown Steamboat, basically on Main Street (or very close to it), and it's part of UCHealth. Super easy to find and very convenient. They have about six or seven different hot spring pools, all at different temperatures. The hottest pool the day we went was around 102-105 degrees, which felt amazing. I tried two pools: the hottest one and the large main pool with a bridge going over it, and I absolutely loved both. The water felt incredible, and when I got out, my skin felt so good. They even have a rock-climbing feature in one of the hot pools, which was a fun and unique touch--climbing while soaking was something I didn't expect but really enjoyed. They also have two water slides, which were pretty cool. It's $7 per slide per ride, so not included in admission, but still fun if you want to add something extra. Admission was about $35, and they do offer a military discount, which I appreciated. The facility itself was great--clean changing rooms, free lockers, a small café, and lifeguards on duty. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. Overall, this was an excellent experience and a great way to relax in Steamboat Springs without dealing with sketchy winter driving. I would absolutely come back and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Old Town Hot Springs is a wonderful place in Steamboat Springs to relax and enjoy the day. The…read morenatural hot spring pools are soothing, clean, and offer plenty of different temperatures. It's very family friendly, and a great place to hang with friends, or by yourself. It can get a bit crowded, and finding a chair to keep your towels may be difficult, but it depends on the time. Overall, we had a great time here!

This is a beautiful trail! Most of it is paved, so almost anyone will be able to access the trail…read more There are different points of interest that you can walk to, and there are information stands that will tell you a bit about the area. There is a five dollar fee to park in the lot, but that's not a bad thing! I would highly recommend paying a visit to this location!

Hiked around this area, including the uranium mine trail on Monday. Nice trails with good views…read more There was plenty of parking ($5 entry fee) and also facilities onsite. Busy this time of year. We might try to go back to hike the actual falls trail.

Our family did the 2-hour snowmobile tour, and it was such an amazing and fun experience. The views…read morewere absolutely breathtaking. Our tour guide Joe, aka Minnesota, was very professional, accommodating, and great with the kids. If you're visiting Steamboat Springs, I would definitely recommend this activity. It was the highlight of our trip.

My bridesmaids and I had the BEST time on our 1-hour ride with McCartney. It was the highlight of…read moreour trip to Steamboat. We had a range of beginners to more experienced riders, and it was a blast for everyone. The weather, ranch, and the horses were perfect, and McCartney was a wonderful guide. She was so reassuring with one of our nervous riders, told us stories about the horse's personalities, and gave us recommendations for her favorite spots in town. She truly made the experience. We were the only group at the ranch, which made for a very personal feel. The ranch provided beverages for us after the ride to top it all off. Our entire group agreed that we would come back and ride with Saddleback Ranch again in a heartbeat. I don't think there's a better use of your money or time while you're in Steamboat!

If you are going to take the ski lift up, you might as well take the Howler back down! This is one…read moreof the longest alpine slides I have ever been on and priced about the same. And because proceeds go to support the local winter sports club, it felt good splurging on this activity. My partner did have an issue with his slide not wanting to go at one point on the way down, which took away some of the thrill, but we still had fun.

Offering this review for anyone curious about how to best navigate the Howler…read more First things first. Let's talk about the good stuff. Tickets were easy peasy. Waivers are accessed via scan codes and electronic. Ticket prices were reasonable. Staff were friendly. And we're done. Total disclosure: if you have all the time in the world and aren't bothered by waiting in lines, lines and more lines - there are no downsides. If you're like most of us and waiting in the heat, under the full brilliance of the sun, watching the younger staff chill in their shaded watch towers is a bit (ok, a lot) frustrating, pass on the Howler. If it's the fall, when the weather is cooler and you've got a few hours to spend in line and are happy to trade that for a semi fast 10 minutes slide - the Howler is for you. Did we enjoy it (finally)? Yes. Did we also need to take showers afterwards? Yes. Did we arrive when they opened at 10 am and still sweat out a**es off? Yes. Did we consider and reconsider asking for refunds and leaving? Yes and yes. Did we create faux trauma bonds with everyone around us and commiserate in line? Um, yes. What would've made things better? Shade. Offering water to customers and not to staff only. Communication, re: why every fourth chairlift was being used instead of every chairlift. It's the little things. Would we go back? Absolutely not.

Great time spent here watching my son's varsity hockey games over a spectacular weekend in…read moreSeptember. Beyond the awesome sight lines and friendly staff, parking is abundant, plenty of places to grab a coffee, sandwich, or beer close by, and you're in Steamboat Springs (what is NOT to like??!!). Here's to hoping my son's team chooses to play in this tournament again next season!

Thank you guys for taking such great care of my kiddo's. Patience goes a long way. Sheila we love…read moreyou!

We had such fun playing miniature golf and going through the maze! Although the site is pretty…read moresmall, the employees made the experience so enjoyable with their friendliness and engagement. The only takeaway from golf were the wasps hanging around which made us speed up our game a bit. The maze was an appropriate level of fun and challenge; it was very well made! We will definitely visit again!

This is an older course, but still contains some challenging holes. It was $15 per person though…read more The water jumps were probably the toughest holes, but the bricks are too low to support some of the tougher holes.

Jerry and Eric are excellent guides. They Care for safety, and are easy to talk with! The horses…read moreare gentle and easy to work with. Frank the horse loves to eat grass and Midnight was steadfast! We had kids in our group and Eric and Jerry made sure they were comfortable and having fun. The views were spectacular, also.

We were a group of 6 and had an absolutely amazing time and experience with Sombrero Ranches. One…read moreof the younger girls was extremely nervous and upset however they were wonderful with her and she did have a nice time. Our guide Eric was great, he even stopped and took our photos. Beautiful views. Great experience. The bonus only $35. For an hour when everyone else was starting at $60/hr.

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!

Steamboat Zipline was an amazing choice for our family of 4. We had so much fun. First off, it was…read morevery safe. The course was set up so the leaders stopped you instead of you stopping yourself with a glove on the wire. Also, on a couple cables, you can enjoy the ride and hang upside down. You also get great views while zip lining here. If you're lucky you might be able to see some deer, bears, mountain lions, and maybe some elk. Over all, we 100% recommend this place.

Evan and Jason were incredible hosts!! Not only was it safe but super fun and exciting! Very…read morethorough in instructions! Never was uncomfortable. Thank you for the most awesome experience.