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Plan Your Glenwood Springs Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Hot springs, mountain golf, and Roaring Fork Valley vibes

Glenwood Springs sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers with natural hot springs, a lively downtown, and access to quality courses in the valley. It's more affordable than Aspen just 40 minutes up-valley and has a real working-town character with excellent bars and restaurants.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Glenwood Springs — curated for groups.

4 coursesSummer, FallEGE (55 min drive)10-50k population

Courses

Glenwood Springs Golf Club

Solid

Charming city course perched above the Colorado River with panoramic valley views; great value

$40-$65mountainPar 71 · 6,160 ydsWalkable

River Valley Ranch Golf Club

Premium

Jay Morrish design in Carbondale along the Crystal River; roaring fork valley views and excellent conditioning

$75-$130mountainPar 72 · 7,098 yds
Aspen Golf Club

Aspen Golf Club

Premium

Municipal course in Aspen at 7,800 feet; jaw-dropping mountain scenery and surprisingly affordable for Aspen

$80-$150mountainPar 71 · 7,131 ydsWalkable

Ironbridge Golf Club

Premium

Arthur Hills design carved through red rock cliffs along the Roaring Fork; stunning and challenging

$85-$150mountainPar 72 · 7,100 yds

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 10-16

$500-$1400/night

West Glenwood / No Name area

hot tubfull kitchenmountain viewsfire pitgrillgame room
houseSleeps 12-18

$600-$1600/night

Carbondale / Crystal River Valley

hot tubfull kitchenmountain viewsfire pitgame roommultiple levels

Dining

Riviera Supper Club

$$$
steakhouse

Retro supper club vibes with prime steaks, strong cocktails, and live jazz; handles groups well

Slope & Hatch

$$
mexican

New Mexican-inspired with great margaritas and a rooftop patio overlooking the Colorado River

Juicy Lucy's Steakhouse

$$
steakhouse

Local favorite for big, juicy burgers and steaks in a casual, group-friendly setting

The Pullman

$$$
farm-to-table

Glenwood's upscale option with seasonal menus and an excellent wine list; in a converted train car

Nightlife

Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company

brewpub

Solid house beers and pub grub in a big downtown space; the patio overlooks the river

Doc Holliday's Tavern

Late Night
saloon

Named for the legendary gunslinger buried in town; cheap beer, pool tables, and Western vibes

Polaris Bar

Late Night
dive

The late-night local spot; strong drinks, a jukebox, and no tourists

Casey Brewing & Blending

brewpub

World-class sour beer program; tiny tasting room with big flavors and a cult following

Activities

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

spa2-3 hours$25-$40/pp

World's largest hot springs pool; soak sore golf muscles in mineral water with mountain views

Glenwood Canyon Rafting

raftinghalf day$55-$90/pp

Float through the stunning Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River; Class III rapids

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

spa2-3 hours$30-$45/pp

16 individual soaking pools along the Colorado River; more upscale and relaxing than the big pool

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

ziplinehalf day$40-$75/pp

Mountain-top theme park with cave tours, a giant canyon swing, and an alpine coaster

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