Must-see attractions in Steamboat Springs

  • The Mount Zirkel Wilderness lies within the Routt National Forest, just west of the northern Colorado town of Walden.The wilderness straddles the Continental Divide in the Park Range.; Shutterstock ID 1285592140; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI
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    Mount Zirkel Wilderness

    Steamboat Springs

    One of the five original wilderness areas in Colorado, Mount Zirkel Wilderness is an untamed, roadless expanse dotted with icy glacial lakes and granite…

  • Fish Creek Falls. Waterfall near Steamboat Spring, Colorado.; Shutterstock ID 1444664363; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI
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    Fish Creek Falls

    Steamboat Springs

    Just 5 miles out of town, Fish Creek Falls is a wonderful hike for families. The 0.8-mile loop takes you to a scenic overlook with views across to the…

  • Pearl Lake State Park

    Steamboat Springs

    A glorious spot for camping and canoeing, this small alpine lake backs up to aspen and evergreen forests, and has some excellent lake-front campsites ($20…

  • Hahn's Peak from Steamboat Lake State park.

    Hahns Peak

    Steamboat Springs

    On the windswept plain at the base of a picturesque peak lies this quasi–ghost town, 27 miles north of Steamboat Springs via Elk River Rd (Routt County Rd…

  • Hahn's Peak from Steamboat Lake State park.

    Steamboat Lake State Park

    Steamboat Springs

    If you like boating, fishing and bird-watching, this is an incredible place to stay. The campsites ($20 to $26) on the water are pretty good, but could be…

  • Bud Werner Memorial Library

    Steamboat Springs

    A perfect indoor break for families, this library has awesome interactive games in the kids' area, a sweet fish tank, free wi-fi and story time. Oh yeah,…

  • Stagecoach State Park

    Steamboat Springs

    Sixteen miles south of Steamboat Springs via US 40, Hwy 131 and Routt County Rd 14, Stagecoach State Park is the nearest inexpensive camping (RV and tent…

  • Tread of Pioneers Museum

    Steamboat Springs

    A favorite among the area’s community history museums, these restored Victorian homes host an even-handed display about the history of the Native…

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