These places not only go above and beyond for rejuvenating vacations, they also create welcoming spaces where LGBTQ+ travelers can slow down, breathe deep and feel totally at ease. Explore these mountain retreats, outdoor wellness experiences and urban escapes to plan a relaxing and restorative trip to colorful Colorado.
Resorts & Retreats
LGBTQ+-owned Bunkhouse Lodge in Breckenridge welcomes queer travelers into a stunning historical space. Originally a miner’s log cabin from the Gold Rush era, the lodge now centers comfort and community with warm wood interiors, soft lighting and shared spaces that spark conversation. In the afternoon, enjoy the sun-soaked courtyard or take a seat at the bar for an easy evening sipping craft cocktails.
The Peaks Resort and Spa in Telluride serves up plenty of high-altitude luxury in the San Juan Mountains. After a morning trekking to the cascading waters of Bridal Veil Falls, guests can unwind in the full-service spa, take a dip in the heated indoor-outdoor pool or soak in the elegant Roman tubs. With a serene alpine setting and attentive staff, it’s a rejuvenating escape for anyone seeking scenic seclusion and top-tier wellness treatments.
Sign up for Beyul Retreat’s Culinary Week for seasonal ingredients and cozy communal meals in a forested valley outside Basalt. The excursion blends outdoor adventure — think sculpture walks, rock climbing and riverside lounging — with creative dining experiences that feel like a gathering of friends. Dig into farm-to table dinners of homemade herbed focaccia bread, smoky ribs slathered in Palisade-peach barbecue sauce and summer salads bursting with fresh sweetcorn.
Outdoor Wellness
On the Western Slope, the Big Gay Raft Trip launches from Glenwood Springs, sending a fleet of floaties, camp gear and rainbow flags down the roaring Colorado River. Guests raft together for two days in June or August — navigating rapids in the sunshine and chatting under the stars at night. Visiting during a different week than the trip? Opt for a private excursion with OARS, an openly LGBTQ+-friendly outfitter that leads one-day outings and multi-day trips down the Green and Yampa rivers.
Back east in Boulder, Women’s Wilderness leads immersive backcountry programs for anyone who identifies as woman, female or femme — and it’s a great way to make a few friends during your visit. Courses explore the Front Range and beyond, with yoga classes in the park, guided hikes, rock-climbing lessons and confidence-building practices rooted in equity and inclusion.
Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway offers a rustic, clothing-optional soaking experience in a stunning canyon near the San Juan Mountains. With natural lithium-rich pools, quiet gardens and a strong no-tech policy, it’s the perfect opportunity to unplug and recharge. Its inclusive ethos and emphasis on respect and privacy make it a favorite among popular LGBTQ+ travel bloggers.
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs is built around the deepest geothermal hot spring in the world, with soaking pools arranged along the San Juan River. Overnight guests can access the pools 24 hours a day and the resort also includes private options for taking a dip, towel and robe service, plus frozen cocktails and charcuterie boards at the canteen. It’s known for being welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a place to sit back and unwind.
Urban Escapes
Relaxed, affirming and LGBTQ+-friendly, Oakwell Beer Spa is a unique wellness experience in Denver. Cycle between zero-gravity massage chairs and cedar tubs steeped with hops and beer-inspired botanicals. It’s quirky, fun and surprisingly soothing — especially when paired with a cool pint of local beer from the on-site taproom.
In Boulder, The Dragontree Spa focuses on Ayurvedic techniques — an ancient healing method from India — and offers cedar saunas, warm oil treatments, cold plunges and full-body massages that emphasize calm and restoration. A small on-site shop stocks essential oils and salves crafted from the same botanicals used in treatment rooms.
Food becomes a hands-on way to unwind, connect and try something new at The Teaching Kitchen inside Fort Collins’ Ginger and Baker. Classes range from handmade pasta and seasonal pies to international street food and cocktail pairings, all guided by chefs who blend culinary know-how with an easygoing teaching style. The kitchen space is warm and welcoming, set up with communal stations that make it easy to swap stories, ask questions and laugh your way through every slice, stir and sauté.
Catbird Hotel is in the heart of Denver’s RiNo Art District, steps from galleries, food halls and music venues. In summer, head to the rooftop for skyline views, yoga classes, open-air hot tubs and fire pits that stay lit into the evening. Downstairs, a gear library makes it easy for visitors to grab a skateboard, scooter or GoPro to use during their stay. And in the evening, it’s a vibrant home base for exploring the city’s LGBTQ+ culture and nearby nightlife.
The Spa at The Broadmoor sits within an iconic luxury resort in Colorado Springs, where the hallways are lined with famous Western art and the walk to your treatment feels like you're wandering a European castle. Inside the spa, step into Himalayan salt-walled dry saunas, steam rooms and an aromatherapy space scented with eucalyptus. After your massage, settle into the Mountain View Room with a cup of tea and gaze across the resort’s golf course to the towering peaks beyond. Treatments are reserved for overnight guests and include deep-tissue massages, vitamin-rich wraps and customized facials.
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