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Glenwood Springs
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This small, fairly touristy spa town near Aspen and Vail is popular for the wide range of outdoor activities available in its surroundings (hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rafting, etc.).
Overview of Glenwood Springs
This small, fairly touristy spa town near Aspen and Vail is popular for the wide range of outdoor activities available in its surroundings (hiking, skiing, mountain biking, rafting, etc.).
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 9,997 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 14.75 km².
- Altitude: 1,756 m.
- Website: https://www.visitglenwood.com
History of Glenwood Springs
What to see and do in Glenwood Springs
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Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the town:


Colorado National Monument
The site features stunning canyon landscapes with towering cliffs, rock formations, and opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, or climbing.
The site features stunning canyon landscapes with towering cliffs, rock formations, and opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, or climbing.
Colorado's Wine Country
Around 80 properties make up the small (high-altitude) wine region of Colorado. As is often the case, tourist routes and tastings have been set up.
Around 80 properties make up the small (high-altitude) wine region of Colorado. As is often the case, tourist routes and tastings have been set up.

Flat Tops Wilderness Area
A vast wilderness area offering hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities.
A vast wilderness area offering hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities.

Leadville
As its name suggests, this is a former mining town with many buildings from the turn of the 19th century.
As its name suggests, this is a former mining town with many buildings from the turn of the 19th century.
