Steamboat Springs Ski Vacations: The Perfect Winter Getaway

February 18, 2008 · 136 Views · By: Viky · Posted in Travel 
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by: Cedric Agravante
Steamboat Springs, Colorado is one of the state’s most popular destinations for wintertime skiers. Its local restaurants, shopping boutiques, pubs and entertainment make it a charming vacation spot, even if you are not an avid snow skier. However, if it is the skiing you come for, Steamboat Springs ski vacations are perfect getaways during the winter and early spring. You can ski the over three thousand acres of snow-covered bliss, explore hundreds of trails and even the longest superpipe in the United States.This town is a world renowned destination for skiing and has actually trained and produced more United States Olympians than any other place in the United States. Skiing is truly a way of life in Steamboat Springs, and visitors as well as residents enjoy the award winning slopes and pristinely manicured landscapes. It is also closely rooted in its Western heritage as a ranching town and the surroundings will make you feel like you’ve taken a trip back in time to the Old West.

Choose from Luxury Condo Resorts to Quaint Lodging Locations

Visitors to Steamboat Springs can enjoy a variety of options for lodging, food, entertainment and other activities. If you prefer a full-service hotel, there are several to choose from including The Antlers which is a luxury condo resort located at the base of the Christie Lifts. EagleRidge Lodge is another well known hotel and resort. It is one of the most luxurious in town, full of amenities and quality customer service.

For a more secluded, quaint lodging location, any one of Steamboat Springs’ bed and breakfasts are a nice treat from the ordinary. Enjoy ski-in, ski-out cabins eloquently decorated in antique furniture. Sit on the front porch of your private house and watch for local wildlife passing through or just enjoy the snowy peace and quite. Local B&Bs such as the Black Dog Inn, Cliffside Inn, Coyote Ridge Bed & Breakfast, Alpine Rose Bed & Breakfast and many more will blanket you in hospitality and comfort.

If you are headed to Steamboat Springs for reasons other than the fantastic skiing, you won’t be disappointed with what else it has to offer. History buffs will enjoy the Tread Pioneer Museum where they can visit the early days of Colorado and find out more about the town’s past. The Yampa River Botanic Park may also be of interest, particularly if you enjoy viewing amazing flowers and plants. This particular location is best observed in spring and summer, so it probably won’t make it onto your to-do list during a Steamboat Springs ski vacation, but perhaps you can plan a trip the following spring.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs - the Ultimate Natural Relaxation Spot

Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a fascinating natural hot spring located about 7 miles from Steamboat Springs, between Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge. With pools of 150 degrees and up to 300 square feet, this is the ultimate natural relaxation spot, especially for your aching muscles after a long day of skiing. Strawberry Park makes a good destination for a Steamboat Springs ski vacation if you don’t mind being a few minutes out of town. Wherever you stay in or around Steamboat Springs, the mountains, scenery and breathtaking views will always make it easy to find a good location.

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