COME TO LIFE / Pick-Your-Passion Itineraries PICK-YOUR-PASSION ITINERARIES Choose your adventure based on your interests — then head out to explore Colorado from more than one home base! Be sure to visit COLORADO.com/ ColoRoadT rips for even more itiner aries! 4 HISTORIC HOT SPRINGS LOOP 1 STOPS: Hot springs are one of the state’s most popular and unique experiences — relax amid spectacular scenery year-round. This road trip loops through quintessential mountain towns, world-class outdoor recreation (including seven nearby ski areas), scenic byways, 19 hot springs and much more. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 7 DAYS RECOMMENDED, 740 MILES GLENWOOD SPRINGS 1 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Geothermal springs that dot the landscape have long been revered by American Indians and pioneers. Today, two offer memorable afternoons for the family or leisurely post-hiking and skiing soaks. hot springs, discovered long ago by the Southern Utes. Three resorts cater to quests for rejuvenation, amid 3 million acres of wilderness. 70 BUENA VISTA SALIDA RIDGWAY Denver 4 OURAY & RIDGWAY 2 BUENA VISTA & SALIDA Six different springs, from pools and resort spas to creek soaking and hideaway cabins, are cradled along the Continental Divide in towns bustling with outdoor recreationists. After prowling the San Juan Mountains, check out six public and private hot springs — all with mountain views and easy access to Ouray and Ridgway’s charming downtowns. OURAY 5 GLENWOOD SPRINGS 3 PAGOSA SPRINGS These mineral-rich waters are the world’s deepest geothermal Unique family attractions, Colorado River activities, the world’s largest hot-springs pool, the state’s newest hot-springs resort and vapor caves give this locale wide appeal. WANT MORE? COLORADO.COM/30HOTSPRINGS PAGOSA SPRINGS 78 / 1-800-COLORADO FROM TOP: OURAY HOT SPRINGS; STRAWBERRY PARK HOT SPRINGS, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CHAMBER/NOAH WETZEL.
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