Things to do & places to visit in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

A ski town that is also an authentic ranching center, Steamboat Springs is more down home than glitzy. Cowboy hats and ski boots are equally welcome on the city's friendly streets. The place where downhill skiing first flourished in the United States, Steamboat Springs remains a premiere slopes destination. But the town also offers outdoor recreation of every stripe and season. And after a long day hiking, schussing or shopping, you can relax in one of the natural hot springs for which the town was named.

Steamboat Springs city in Colorado, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 13:30.

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5.0 Steamboat Snowmobile Tours (1.338 reviews)
- Phenomenal
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Ski & Snow Tours

Welcome to Steamboat Snowmobile Tours! We offer family-friendly snowmobiling for all ages and ability levels, including experts. The area we ride was voted one the best places for snowmobiling in the country! Our tour operates on Rabbit Ears Pass and near the Scenic Flat Tops, through the beautiful Routt National Forest on the Continental Divide. Begin your trip with complimentary shuttle service from your lodging to one of our rustic mountain cabins, well stocked with helmets, boots, snow bibs, and warm drinks. At a 10,000 foot altitude, we offer the very best champagne powder on high mountain meadows and groomed trails. After a brief orientation by your friendly, experienced guide, you will be off on forested trails to the high mountain peaks! You will tour our recently expanded trail system, driving a new Polaris snowmobile equipped with hand warmers and all the latest conveniences for your comfort. Your guide will point out the scenic highlights, allowing plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the majestic views. When you want to venture out on your own, we'll show you the prime spots for enjoying Steamboat's famous champagne powder. Book an adventure tour with us today! We look forward to taking you on the tour of a lifetime. See more..
5.0 Saddleback Ranch (967 reviews)
- Great customer service, lovely people, beautiful horses and beautiful views.
Spent 2-3 hours Ski & Snow Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

A 8,000 acre fourth generation working cattle ranch 15 miles west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Escape to Saddleback Ranch to enjoy a relaxing day of riding, working cattle and seeing some gorgeous scenery. It is a day you will never forget! Saddleback Ranch is a located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Family Owned and Operated!In the winter we offer:2 hour Photo Opportunity Horseback Rides, Snowmobile Tours and Dinner Tours, Dinner Sleigh Rides YEE-HAW Tubing Hill. In the summer we offer:Cattle Drives- a 4 hour ride moving cattle2 hour Photo Opportunity Rides- Afternoon Horseback or Wagon Dinner Rides ATV Tours See more..
5.0 The Crooked Key (802 reviews)
- The best escape rooms we have ever experienced!
Monday: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Scavenger Hunts • Game & Entertainment Centers

COVID-19 precautions in place. Check our website FAQ for details... Looking for things to do in Steamboat Springs? Indoors or outdoors, race against the clock! Top-rated Steamboat Springs escape rooms offer locals and tourists a fresh, fun, and family-friendly recreational experience. Three indoor missions and one outdoor mission to play! Come make some Steamboat memories today! See more..
5.0 Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours (724 reviews)
- Experience of A Lifetime!
Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snow Tours

Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours is a family owned and operated dog sled adventure business located outside Oak Creek, CO - 45 minutes from Steamboat Springs and 1 hour 15 minutes from the Vail Valley . We treat every guest like a member of our family! Our adventures are an intimate, personalized and completely hands-on experience from start to finish. If you want to get away from the busy slopes for a day and experience something truly unique, Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours is the operation for you! We operate on gorgeous Dunckley Pass in the Routt National Forest and our scenery can't be beat. Colorado's # 1 choice in dog sled adventures! See more..
5.0 Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works (707 reviews)
- Fabulous morning
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snow Tours

Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works is a dog sledding tour business located in Steamboat Springs, CO. Family owned operated by Iditarod Musher, Kris Hoffman, wife Sara & our 2 young children. In business since 1996, we offer “Learn to Drive” dog sledding tours where we bring you out & teach you how to drive your own team (typically 2 people/sled with one as the driver & 1 as the passenger - then switching half way around the trail). If you prefer not to drive, sit back, relax & enjoy the beautiful Colorado mountains at the speed of dog while your partner MUSHES the whole way. Our 12.5mile backcountry trail is located on a private ranch just west of Steamboat. Our private trail snakes through Colorado’s mountainous ranch country traversing over ridge lines, through canyons, open meadows, trees & everything in-between. Views include the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Sleeping Giant, The Zirkles, The Steamboat Ski Area, the Valley and much more... with the occasional spotting of wildlife! See more..
5.0 Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball (192 reviews)
- Let's play!
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sports Complexes • Lessons & Workshops

Come play with us! Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball is a public tennis and pickleball facility located in the mountain area of Steamboat Springs, adjacent to the base of the Wildhorse Gondola (the smaller gondola.) Our facility offers both indoor and outdoor courts - including 6 outdoor cushioned hard tennis courts, 6 cushioned indoor hard tennis courts and eight outdoor Pickleball courts. We will soon be erecting the new indoor Pickleball Center that will have 12 cushioned hard pickleball courts, locker room, community room, offices, pro shop and lobby. We have demo rackets and paddles, a pro shop, and offer private and group instruction. We can also set up games for you while you are visiting. See more..
5.0 Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area (83 reviews)
- Might be my favorite hike ever
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Remote, scenic area near the northern Colorado border popular for fishing, hiking and whitewater rafting. See more..
5.0 Three Quarter Circles Sporting Clays (58 reviews)
- Best Steamboat Springs activity!!!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sports Complexes

We are currently visiting Steamboat Springs (May/mid season) and stumbled upon Three Quarter Circles Sporting Clay while researching activities to do. And WOW, so glad we did!!! My husband, adult son, and I had a fantastic time. The guys had some previous experience, whereas I had none. Our instructor, Maureen, was wonderful!! She was extremely helpful and patient in teaching me everything I needed to know. And she was always focusing on gun safety and instructing us on the various types of guns, ammo, and clay pigeons. We highly recommend Three Quarter Circles and will definitely return on any future visit to Steamboat Springs. Thank you again, Maureen!! See more..
5.0 Steamboat Powdercats (50 reviews)
- Bucket list - check!
Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas

Snowcat skiing with Steamboat Powdercats is a unique experience, one that may reward you with the best day of skiing in your life. Though Mother Nature holds the cards to how powder rich your day will be, Steamboat Powdercats has put together a system with friendly guides, cats and infrastructure that should provide you with an excellent day in the Steamboat backcountry. 3 Heated snowcats allow Steamboat Powdercats to group guests by skiing ability so everyone is at their comfortable level. Located on Buffalo Pass, the terrain is conveniently just 20-min from downtown Steamboat Springs, so guests are typically cat skiing by 9:15 am. The skiing terrain is matched to the ability level of the group so it's very important to be honest with us when placing you and your group into our cats. All inclusive tours include everything you'll need for a day in the backcountry, plus photos are included! See more..
5.0 Cowboys & Indians Jewelry (19 reviews)
- An Eclectic collection of treasures
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The silver and inlaid precious stone jewelry is beautiful, and there are lots of unusual treasures to discover in this store See more..
5.0 Bud Werner Memorial Library (16 reviews)
- Warm place to sit
Libraries
What a GEM! Libraries made the world a better place. On a very cold morning after breakfast my husband and I wanted to sit, write, and reflect. Looking out over the creek and seeing a bald eagle flying over the hill was the perfect spot. The librarians were friendly and helpful. The restrooms were clean. There were plenty of books to browse and a good children's section. We loved that it was quiet and more open than our hotel room. Truly a fantastic place to visit. Great for meetings as well, there were several large tables to gather around that still had a view! See more..
5.0 Depot Art Center (6 reviews)
- Who supports the orange caboose?
Art Galleries • Theaters
Well, the city and the arts commission support the caboose next to the train station and the Yampa River. Kudos to the town for the support of the arts - from the library, to live performances, to public art, to beautiful outdoor spaces. Steamboat seems to be trying to present a great, complete experience, both to locals and visitors alike. It's great to see the balance of outdoor living and art expression as part of daily life. Again, kudos to the artists and all those who support them. Go visit the galleries, see the plays, support the musicians, and enjoy yourself. See more..
4.5 Strawberry Park Hot Springs (2.340 reviews)
- Winter wonderland
Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Hot Springs & Geysers

Get out of the cold and into these natural mineral springs with a year-round average temperature of 104 degrees. See more..
4.5 Fish Creek Falls (2.167 reviews)
- Nice hike to falls
Waterfalls

This is a beautiful walk on a short (but steep) trail to see this very nice waterfall. My wife has a bad knee, so opted to stay in the car (parked in the shade) for the about 20 minutes that it took me to walk down to the falls, take a few photos and hike back up. I enjoyed the short walk and the views. The 5 mile hike and 2,400 foot elevation gain to Long Lake would be quite another matter. Fish Creek Falls is a very short drive from Steamboat Springs and the entrance fee of $5.00 is reasonable (free for us with a National Park Pass). See more..
4.5 Steamboat Ski Resort (1.732 reviews)
- Great Intermediate-Advanced Skiing in a very transportation-friendly town.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Biking Trails • Ski & Snowboard Areas

A year-round resort offering winter and spring skiing on 165 trails of trademark "champagne powder," plus hiking, biking and other outdoor activities in summer and fall. See more..
4.5 Yampa River Botanic Park (712 reviews)
- Beautiful botanic park
Monday: 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

A six acre gem of ponds, berms, and over 40 gardens. It is one of the jewels of Northwest Colorado and one of the few botanic parks in the state. Free to the public, where visitors can learn about local wildflowers and fauna. Open Spring, Summer and Fall from dawn to dusk. Closed in winter. Amphitheater, available for rent, Core Trail access, drinking fountain and nature/hiking trail. Can be rented for a special event. No pets. See more..
4.5 Steamboat Gondola (435 reviews)
- Fun time to the Top.
Ski & Snowboard Areas

This place is temporarily closed See more..
4.5 Yampa River Core Trail (342 reviews)
- Do it on a Fat Tire Bike!
Hiking Trails

The Yampa River Core Trail is a seven mile, non-motorized multi-use trail that follows the meandering Yampa River from Dougherty Road through downtown Steamboat Springs to Bear River Park. Groves of cottonwood trees, excellent fishing, scenic overlook benches, and lovely picnic spots make this trail a great place for a leisurely stroll or a commuter route through town. Additionally, there are many parks and playgrounds and more miles of trail that can be accessed off of the Core Trail. See more..
4.5 Howelsen Ice Complex (190 reviews)
- So much fun
Sports Complexes

Howelsen Ice Complex has ice skating and is the only Colorado ice facility with Bumper Cars on ice! Regardless of age, interest, or skill level, Howelsen Ice Complex's Olympic size ice sheet can accommodate your needs. From figure skating to hockey leagues, broomball to bumper cars, birthday parties to hockey tournaments, private rentals to public skating sessions, Howelsen Ice Complex has something for everyone. See more..
4.5 Tread of Pioneers Museum (170 reviews)
- Museum hosts a great historical walking tour
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Libraries • History Museums

Official site of the Tread of Pioneers Museum! The Tread of Pioneers Museum features a 1908 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American arts display. Our Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces our agricultural history and the story of an infamous outlaw, Harry Tracy. Special museum features are a computer interactive exhibit, Kids Scavenger Hunt, oral history library, local history research library, unique museum gift shop, and a historic photograph collection.Location: Corner of 8th and Oak in downtown Steamboat Springs.Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors over 62; $2 children for children ages 6 - 12; children under 6 years are free. Routt County residents are free with I.D. See more..
4.5 Howelsen Hill Ski Area (128 reviews)
- Where all the locals go
Ski & Snowboard Areas

Howelsen Hill, Steamboat's best city park, has alpine, snowboarding, nordic skiing and ski jumping in the winter, and an alpine slide, hiking, biking, summer ski jumping, ball fields, tennis, and horseback riding in the summer. The Steamboat Pro Rodeo is at Howelsen Hill June through August on Friday and Saturday nights. Howelsen Hill is Colorado’s oldest continuously operated ski area, since 1915, and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. Howelsen has been the training ground for more than 89 Olympians making over 151 Winter Olympic appearances, 15 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, and 6 members of the National Ski Hall of Fame. Howelsen Hill was recently acknowledged as a "Pioneer Ski Resort" by the International Skiing History Association and the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame. See more..
4.5 Routt National Forest (97 reviews)
- Beautiful hike in the summer
Forests

Set on the Continental Divide, more than one million acres of wilderness offers everything from hiking and camping to boating and swimming. See more..
4.5 Mount Werner (74 reviews)
- Summer Gondola ride.
Ski & Snowboard Areas

Part of the popular Steamboat Springs Resort area, this majestic mountain provides skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. See more..
4.5 Storm Peak Brewing Company (73 reviews)
- Great choices of styles and flavors!
Monday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Social distancing was being observed and enforced, unlike some pubs. I sampled 3 beers and chose Jabroni Spumoni, a seasonal and delicious stout. My husband had the Chowder IPA, then Penny and Custer IPA. All were yummy, atmosphere was friendly and open. See more..
4.5 Kids' Vacation Center (61 reviews)
- My five year old grandson had a fantastic time.
Sports Camps & Clinics • Ski & Snowboard Areas

Headquarters for planned children activities at Steamboat includes indoor-play and ski lessons suitable for every age. See more..
4.5 Rotary Park Boardwalk (55 reviews)
- Nature within reach
Piers & Boardwalks

Explore the Yampa River from this easily accessible Boardwalk that spans the entire Rotary Park. Facilities include Picnic Tables, BBQ areas, Core Trail Access, and River Access. The Leash Law is enforced and you'll find pet pick-ups stations here. See more..
4.5 Emerald Mountain (42 reviews)
- Fun multipurpose trail area
Mountains

Only a 10-minute drive from Steamboat Springs Ski resort, we hiked here on days when the resort lift lines were too long. Hiking was fun (and challenging if you choose Lane of Payne or Root Canal trails!) and we enjoyed seeing the cross country skiiers, bikers, and snowshoers sharing the trails. Lots of people bring their dogs (mostly off leash but friendly). Free parking on the nearby streets. See more..
4.5 Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Visitor Center (38 reviews)
- FUN IN THE SUN
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers

The Steamboat Springs Visitor Center is open year round to provide visitors with the most current information on happenings and things to do in the Steamboat Springs, CO region. Please stop by to say hello to our friendly staff. We would love to provide you with all the information you need to have the most enjoyable visit to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Visitor Center hours of operation are Monday - Saturday in the winter and every day from Memorial Day through September in the summer. The Visitor Center can also provide you with state park passes, trail maps, city maps, and the classic Chamber Buck. We look forward to seeing you on your visit! See more..
4.5 Holy Name Catholic Church (17 reviews)
- What a blessing!!
Churches & Cathedrals

My husband and I decided to stop and visit this Church without knowing whether it was open. As we approached the closed doors, they opened suddenly and we were greeted by Mr. Daniel who welcomed us and was very kind to walk us through this amazing Church. Every single detail is meaningful; I got really emotional as I kept walking and learning more about them from Mr Dan. He let us explore as long as we wanted. It really filled our hearts with love and joy! We appreciated hom very much. We will definitely go back if we are in that area again! See more..
4.0 Amaze'n Steamboat Family Fun Park (53 reviews)
- They are open and lots of family fun
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Come and see Steamboat Springs' only Amusement Park with a variety of games that are sure to keep your group's day full of fun and excitement. A tricky Giant Maze, 18-hole Miniature Golf Course, Bungee Trampoline, Gemstone Panning, Bouncy House, Lazer Tag, and our new Water Walking balls are just some of the fun activities we offer. If you are visiting Steamboat Springs, the Amaze'n Steamboat Family Fun Park has something for everyone to ensure a fun day for your entire group! Great for visiting groups, sport teams, birthday parties, and company gatherings! See more..