Steamboat Blog

A trip to northwestern Colorado means Western hospitality at its finest - and guess what, western hospitality doesn’t mean fine dining equals baked beans and sausage. We’re lucky that some of the finest chefs in Colorado have chosen to make Steamboat Springs their home. The work-life balance in the

Congratulations! Your family has decided to spend the holidays in Steamboat Springs. You booked stunning accommodations and purchased lift tickets. Now you’re wondering what else you can add to the agenda to truly enjoy the holidays in Steamboat like a local. Here are a few activities and landmarks

There’s a reason as you enter our state it says “Welcome to Colorful Colorado.” When it comes to Colorado beauty, it’s easy to see why so many talented photographers reside and visit in picturesque Steamboat Springs. The abundance of light, nature, wildlife and color in all seasons is abundant in

Steamboat Springs is your quintessential small ski town, full of many neighborhoods that have their own charm. There is a perfect place for every person, couple, or family in the valley, whether you’re looking for luxury, western hospitality, or even a covered wagon! Where you stay all depends on

In Steamboat Springs, it’s always the most wonderful time of the year. At Christmas time, the holidays put everyone in an exponentially magical frame of mind. Sip hot cocoa, soak in the twinkling lights, and revel in the holiday spirit all through December on your Steamboat vacation.

Meet Santa

Steamboat residents don’t typically choose to live here by accident. We choose to live here because we cherish the landscape, the endless opportunities for play, and the deep historical traditions that make Steamboat so special. In addition to our history as a ski town, a cowboy town, and a valley

Mountains, snows, magic – there’s a reason that so many Hallmark movies take place in Colorado. The running rivers, frozen lakes, snowy forests and of course, lack of skyscrapers provide the most excellent getaway when you need a departure from the daily grind. We’re here to help you prioritize your

Locals spend all winter exploring ski and snowshoe trails around the Yampa Valley. From ski runs at Steamboat Resort and Howelsen Hill to the snowshoe trials on Rabbit Ears Pass, below are some of the top winter trails locals recommend.

Steamboat Resort

While it may be obvious, Steamboat Resort is

Are you in the spirit?

Get in the turkey mood by swinging by the historic Julie Harris theater at Perry-Mansfield and catch the community production of Larissa Fasthorse’s The Thanksgiving Play, where four very well-intentioned theatre people try to write a Thanksgiving pageant ... and of course,

Whether you’re hiking, biking, skiing, or riding in Steamboat Springs, there always comes the best day of the vacation: rest day. It might be four days in a row of first to last chair skiing or day two after hiking the Zirkel Circle in one day. Or, it might be your first day in Steamboat after a