Winter Activity Guide for Colorado Wedding Guests
If you're getting married in Western Colorado don't be surprised if your out-of-town guests make a mini-vacation out of your big day!
The Rocky Mountains are an incredible place to visit in all seasons and in today's blog post we're chatting about Winter Activities in Western Colorado.
Additional Activity Guides for Guests near Vista View Events and Glenwood Springs, Colorado:
Fall Activity Guide
Summer Activity Guide
We know you're busy planning your wedding so acting as a travel planner likely isn't high on your "I Do" To Do List!
Feel free to share a link to this guide on your wedding website and/or in your invitations so your family & friends can get a head start on planning their mountain getaway while they're in town to celebrate with you!
11 FAMILY-FRIENDLY WINTER ACTIVITIES IN WESTERN COLORADO
SKIING - Whenever we tell out-of-staters that we're from Colorado the next question that always follows is, "Do you ski?" While we don't (usually), you might! There isn't a shortage of ski slopes in Western Colorado and there's even a smaller slope, Sunlight Mountain, in Glenwood Springs that's super convenient for wedding guests at Vista View Events.
SNOWMOBILING - If skiing or snowboarding isn't your thing snowmobiling may be just the ticket! You can book a guided tour or rent your own machine for a self-guided adventure!
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING - Sometimes called "Nordic Skiing" there are two trails in Glenwood Springs that offer cross country skiing!
ICE SKATING - Glenwood Rec Center hosts public ice skating for all ages! The Rec Center is within walking distance of Glenwood Meadows Shopping and the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
VAPOR CAVES - The Vapor Caves at Yampah Spa are 120 years old and are known for their soothing and rejuvenating properties!
SPAS - Don't forget to relax a little while you're in town, you're on vacation after all! Glenwood Springs has plenty of spas to choose from!
Spa of the Rockies | Splendor Mountain Spas | Yampah Spa & Salon
LOCAL BREWERIES - Dinner and drinks at some of the best local restaurants and breweries!
Glenwood Canyon Brewpub | Glenwood Springs Brew Garden
HOT SPRINGS - Just one of the reasons people come from around the world to visit Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area! There are a few choices in Glenwood when it comes to hot springs so feel free to try them all!
Iron Mountain Hot Springs | Hot Springs Pool
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS - If you're visiting Vista View Events during the holidays there's plenty of local celebrations!
Hotel Colorado Lighting Festival | Christmas & New Year's Eve Guide
VAUDEVILLE REVIEW - The Vaudeville Review runs shows throughout the year but we love it during the cold winter months! It's the perfect way to cap off a day at the slopes!
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET - During the winter season you'll likely catch a performance of The Nutcracker and other favorites from the ASFB!