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A little about Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs was named the Most Fun Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today’s 2011 Best of the Road Rally! With everything from mountaintop thrills at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to scenic bike rides through the Roaring Fork Valley, Glenwood Springs offers fun and exciting activities for all age groups. Whether you want to raft, shop, hike, swim, dine, ski or board, we've got you covered. Historic Glenwood Springs is home to the world’s largest natural hot springs pool. Surrounded by national forest and located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers.

The history of Glenwood Springs

Originally inhabited by nomadic Ute Indian tribes, this area of bubbling hot springs has long been a destination for the health seeker. In the early 1880's, James Landis homesteaded the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Grand rivers that would become Glenwood Springs. Early Settlers in Glenwood SpringsEarly settlers Isaac Cooper and Walter Devereux saw the potential for Glenwood Springs to become a highly regarded destination and developed these amenities into a world class resort. The arrival of the railroads in 1887 brought the first trainloads of tourists to enjoy all that Glenwood has to offer. The addition of the Vapor Caves, Hotel Colorado and Fairy Caves provided a total package for the well-heeled traveler. The local economy was not only fueled by tourism, but also coal mining, farming and ranching, commerce and outdoor recreation. Historic Glenwood Springs will take you back in time to enjoy all of the amenities that were formerly reserved for the well-to-do. -

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