Steamboat Blog

Here in Steamboat, we take our American fare quite seriously. From juicy burgers and crisp house-made potato chips to buttermilk biscuits and fried chicken, our American cuisine is as diverse (and delicious) as the United States itself.

Old Town Pub

The Old Town Pub in downtown Steamboat is famous

The first snow is behind us here in Steamboat Springs, but winter is back to biding its time. Gold and glowing leaves are still clinging to their branches as the peak of fall foliage descends upon us.

This is the fall that never ends, so make it last in your memories with a walk through the crisp

Imagine waking up to the sound of aspen leaves quivering in the breeze, the sight of a mare as she gallops through a green pasture, the smell of cowboy coffee and the freshness of the mountain air. Away from the hustle and bustle of Steamboat Springs lies the most beautiful countryside, dotted with

When you’re looking for a place to stay in Steamboat Springs, you’ll have to think long and hard about exactly the experience you want – chances are a hotel or motel property in Steamboat is going to be able to provide it to a T. From slopeside room service to budget and pet-friendly, there’s always

For this family of four, we like the short and sweet scenic drives (the operative word in this scenario, being SWEET).

1. Elk River Road

We happily pile in the car, buckle into boosters and travel north for about 30 minutes on Elk River Road (Routt County Road 129) from Steamboat Springs proper to

Think you’re ready for our Steamboat OktoberWest® fall beer festival, nestled here in the Rocky Mountains in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and blanketed by golden aspen trees and sunny evenings? Well, make sure you know your ABCs first:

A is for Amputator IPA, an American IPA from new Steamboat

Don’t let the name fool you, Steamboat’s annual OktoberWest is actually in the month of September. September 19-20, 2014, to be exact. But just like the raucous Oktoberfest in Munich that’s been going on for over 200 years, this party starts in September. Although we had no hand in THAT decision in

There are two kinds of people in the world—those that like hot springs, and those who haven’t been to Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Nestled in an idyllic aspen-sheltered canyon above Steamboat Springs, Strawberry Park has been attracting soakers to its steamy waters for decades. And I’ve yet to meet

Have you ever wondered where Steamboat locals go to experience the great outdoors? These local favorite hiking trails give you the inside scoop on the best places to take in the Steamboat scenery.

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Ask ten random locals to name a good family hiking trail with easy access from downtown Steamboat Springs and the most common answer you’re likely to get is the Fish Creek Falls. The Fish Creek Falls Trail has a little of everything, from a paved overlook trail complete with sheltered picnic areas