Steamboat Springs is located in northwest Colorado in the Routt National Forest of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. A perfect getaway for anyone and everyone. Steamboat's western authenticity can be seen throughout the town in the working cattle ranches that still surround the resort, the locals' casual lifestyle and down home friendliness.
Steamboat Springs, which bears the trademarked name "Ski Town USA," has several things that set it apart from other Colorado ski towns. First, there's the snow, which is among the driest and deepest in the country, "Champagne Powder". The mountain catches the state's blizzards as well as those that hit Utah and Wyoming and has averaged more than 400 inches of snow the past two winters.
The resort also is a family-friendly destination, ranked best in North America by SKI magazine. In addition to the major Steamboat resort, with its acclaimed children's instruction programs, the municipally owned Howelsen Hill has long been a training ground for local kids and future Olympians. Both offer specials aimed at children. Steamboat has produced more Winter Olympians than any U.S. town. The region is famous for its mineral hot springs, particularly the natural setting of the Strawberry Park Hot Springs, which is located seven miles outside of town. There are also hot springs located downtown at the Steamboat Health and Recreation, which provides three hot pools for relaxing and swimming laps, all of which are naturally heated. Steamboat Springs also offers fantastic summer activities as well. Outdoor enthusiasts are captivated by the breathtaking vistas and wide open ranch lands which are home to infinite hiking and horse riding trails, renowned golf courses, tranquil fly fishing streams and, of course, the secluded hot springs. Adrenaline junkies relish in whitewater rafting, kayaking and mountain biking adventures!
The final attraction is the town itself, just over 2 miles from the ski resort. People come because they saw the mountain ranked top five by the ski magazines, but then they find themselves enthralled with the town. Lincoln Avenue is the main drag, and it has a traditional Main Street setup. Shopaholics and foodies head downtown to one of the more authentic towns in the Rockies to splurge on bona fide cowboy boots, sip a freshly squeezed margarita or sample the local culinary delights. Take time to discover Steamboat's cultural side at the Strings in the Mountains Music Festival and the Steamboat Wine Festival. Little and big kids alike will tell you that Steamboat is their destination of choice because of the free family friendly events to choose from every weekend.
Take a weekend to experience the Steamboat lifestyle. You may find yourself captivated.
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