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Steamboat Springs, Colorado The guide was updated: 2021-04-30

Colorado’s dominance as a ski resort state continues with the vivacious Steamboat Springs. Boasting activities for all the seasons, Steamboat Springs also nods to an extensive western heritage that encompasses ranching traditions. After exploring the city’s historical sites, visitors are elated to partake in world-class skiing, biking, fishing, hunting, relaxing in the natural hot springs, and more. The Springs play host to popular annual events, fine cuisine, and shopping centers as well.

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Population:	12.965
Currency:	$1 U.S. Dollar = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	Steamboat Today & Pilot
Opening hours:	Most stores are open seven days a week 10am to 8pm, or later. Bars and clubs tend to close around 2am, while some close at 9pm.
Tourist information:	Steamboat Springs Visitor Center 125 Anglers Drive Steamboat Springs, CO +1 970 879 0880

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Spend a day wake-surfing on Steamboat Lake or pan for gemstones at the family-fun park - those are only a couple of pursuits available to visitors. There is much to do in the not-just-a-ski-town of Steamboat Springs - try the family-friendly Alpine slide, a visit to a traditional rodeo show, or even stop by the town's scarce yet present cultural haunts.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding

Wake offers full-day, half-day, and sunset tours on a World Championship wake boarding boat. From beginning water skiing to advanced hydrafoil, this team is ready to help you have a blast on the wake. Activities include, but notwithstanding to, wake surfing, water skiing, and tubing.

Steamboat Springs Rodeo

Steamboat Springs Rodeo

Experience the vestiges of Steamboat Springs' western heritage at the Steamboat Springs Rodeo. The rodeo is held every Friday and Saturday night during the summertime. Children's events and BBQ dinners are held here as well.

Saddleback Ranch

Saddleback Ranch

Saddleback Ranch gives you the opportunity to feel like a cowboy for a day, or at least for a few hours. They offer horseback rides all year long, and sleigh rides, tubing, and snowmobile tours in the winter. In the summer, they offer cattle drives, wagon rides, and ATV tours.

Hot Springs

Hot Springs

See what brought fame to Steamboat Springs. The Strawberry Park Hot Springs and Old Town Hot Springs each have their own unique qualities. Strawberry Park Hot Springs 36 County Road +1 970 879 0342 Old Town Hot Springs 136 Lincoln Avenue +1 970 879 1302

Yampa River

Yampa River

The Yampa River, which runs right through town, provides the perfect opportunity for active pursuit enthusiasts who either want a laid-back day of tubing, or a more intense experience kayaking down the river. There are several places from which to rent equipment.

Chief Theater

Chief Theater

The Chief Theater is a monument to local history, the building itself encompassing four different architectural eras. Today, it serves as a venue for musical performances, film screenings, private events, and other offerings from the artistic community.

Steamboat Art Museum

Steamboat Art Museum

The exposition of the Steamboat Art Museum may appear modest by international standards, but the compact museum is certainly your best bet if art of Northern Colorado is something you would be interested in learning more about. Exhibitions are renewed frequently.

Alpine Slide

Alpine Slide

Enjoy the view and the ride down a 2,400 foot track as you carve through the landscape, sled-style, on Howelsen Hill - a must-visit location in Steamboat Springs if active family pursuits are what you're after. They provide helmets and have policies regarding the safety of small children.

Tread of Pioneers Museum

Tread of Pioneers Museum

The Tread of Pioneers Museum chronicles all of the people and events that shaped modern-day Steamboat Springs. There are exhibits, an oral history library, a history research center, a museum gift shop, and an online historic photograph collection.

Steamboat Snowsports School

Steamboat Snowsports School

Whether you wish to learn snow biking or brush up on your snowboarding, those aged 3 and up can enjoy learning multiple snow sports from seasoned instructors in a safe environment. Group and private lessons are available.

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