We recently spent a few days relaxing at the Glenwood Hot Springs. Since the late 1800s, Glenwood Springs has been known as the “spa of the Rockies.” The large pool is 405 feet long and 100 feet wide, and the water is cooled down to about 90 degrees (it comes out of the earth at 122). The kids loved it and so did Adrienne and I. June was absolutely exhausted at the end of each day after spending several hours in the warm water. Jolee loved playing on the pool steps and she didn’t seem fazed when her little shoulders would go above water and become exposed to the 20 degree air. Adrienne and I really enjoyed the old-timey nature of the hot spring experience. You didn’t see cell phones or iPods, just people swimming and soaking in the warm mineral waters. And the springs had a decidedly un-touristy feel to it; most of the people using the pool were locals.
Jolee trying out her bather before her first dip in the pool…
Yes, it’s snowing, and it’s snowing much harder than it appears…
Despite the frigid air temperature, Junie made several leaps off the side of the pool…
the scene at the pool…
and finally we had lunch at the Doc Holliday Tavern before returning to Breckenridge. I don’t think Doc Holliday had any connection to the tavern, but he died and is buried in Glenwood springs…
Nice job, hot springs. I’m sure we’ll be back sooner or later.
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