Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
The country’s only mountain-top theme park offers high-altitude fun and adventure for kids and adults alike. Make the most of your visit with a Funday Ticket, which covers your ride on the scenic Glenwood Gondola as well as unlimited turns on attractions.
Warning: Thrills Ahead
For an adrenaline rush like no other, the park has several rides perched on the edge of suspense — or Glenwood Canyon, rather — over 1,300 feet above the roaring Colorado River. Fly high on the Giant Canyon Swing at speeds of 50 mph or dare to soar through the alpine air on the Glenwood Canyon Flyer. If you’re brave enough to open your eyes, you’ll catch amazing vistas of the canyon’s colorful sandstone walls.
Experience the nation’s highest elevation roller coaster, The Cliffhanger. The views are unparalleled, and the ride will leave your heart pounding and your stomach turning flips. Or get in the driver’s seat when racing down 3,400 feet of bumps, waves and tight turns on the Alpine Coaster, named “one of the 10 best roller coaster rides of your life” by USA Today.
Fun for Mountaineers of All Ages
The family-friendly park has plenty of excitement for younger visitors. Little ones can climb aboard the Wild West Express coaster or catch amazing mountain views from the Mine Wheel. Channel the spirit of the Old West with a laser-tag shootout or by panning for gemstones at the park’s sluice. And don’t leave without catching a show in the 4D motion theater, which packs a wild ride with moving seats, surround sound and special effects.
Insider’s tip: Some rides are seasonal, so be sure to go online to check the ride status page. Winter Funday Tickets are available at a discounted rate from summer.
Underground Adventures
True to its name, the park is home to a living cave system that USA Today named “one of the top 10 places to go underground” and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark. Take a quarter-mile guided trek through the winding Historic Fairy Cave, which leads to a gasp-worthy panoramic view of the Roaring Fork Valley at an opening called Exclamation Point. On the King’s Row Cave Tour, you’ll find a massive room bedecked in geological formations like stalagmites, stalactites and soda straws. Thrill-seekers can don a lighted helmet and gear to earn spelunker status shimmying through the Wild Cave system. The reward is well worth the effort: This cave boasts amazing formations that few people ever get to see.
Insider’s tip: Read up on the caves before choosing your adventure, as some tours have age restrictions and physical demands that you should consider.
Concerts & Seasonal Delights
From late November to February, you’ll find the park decked out in dazzling lights for Winter on the Mountain. Cozy up next to your family and loved ones to roast s’mores over a fire pit and let the giant Christmas tree — adorned with lights that twinkle to music — get you in the holiday spirit.
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Iron Mountain Hot Springs is located along the Colorado River. With 32 different pools, two cafes and a newly added section called WorldSprings for folks aged 21 and up, guests can enjoy a variety of soaking options.
Soaking Experiences
Unwind in the legacy section of the springs, home to 16 all-natural soaking pools, a freshwater family pool and a jetted spa. Relax, unwind and let your cares dissolve in the 100 percent pure, thermal mineral water as you gaze at the surrounding sandstone ridges and mountaintops. Each pool is unique in size, shape and temperature — ranging from 98 to 108°F — but all offer incredible opportunities to enjoy some of Colorado’s best natural treasures.
In the WorldSprings section, experience 10 pebble-bottomed pools with mineral formulas replicating famous bodies of water from around the globe (like the Blue Lagoon and the Dead Sea), as well as a cold-plunge pool and a freshwater waterfall pool. Get changed in the beautifully appointed bathhouse locker rooms, then hop in and out of the pools to find your favorite.
Food & Drink
Iron Mountain Hot Springs is home to two cafes, both of which serve seasonal food and beverage specials. The poolside Sopris Café boasts a menu that caters to the entire family. You’ll find delicious flatbread pizzas, crisp salads, light wraps and energy-boosting smoothies, while kiddos can revel in fun vacation treats like ice cream, hot cocoa and other snacks. The Sandbar Cafe features healthy and diverse craft food, including artisan flatbreads, quinoa salads and charcuterie. New drink offerings include a full wine and beer list and specialties such as the Iron Mountain Spiked Iced Tea and the Frozen Electric Blue Lemonade.
The perfect complement to a day in Colorado’s great outdoors any time of year, Iron Mountain Hot Springs is your place to relax your body, restore your spirit and rejuvenate your soul.
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