Steamboat Springs A Fun Journey From Denver, CO!

Summer is approaching fast and 2021 is shaping up to be a better overall travel experience. AVR wants to help your family enjoy the vacation you missed out on last year. No one is saying throw caution to the wind, but there are some amazing trips you can take all while practicing the same safety measures we have adapted to. Our trips are tailored to places where social distancing is at the forefront and there is plenty of room for your crew to experience all the wonder without the crowds.

Denver to Steamboat Springs, CO Nothing to do with boats, everything to do with relaxation.

Directions here

Distance 3 hours, 3 minutes, and 174 miles, if starting from our Denver location

Found within the Rocky Mountains just northwest of Denver, Steamboat Springs is a quaint town with tons of activities for the whole family. Steamboat Springs is a renowned destination for skiing and other snow activities during the winter, but there is so much to do here, you could spend all spring, summer and fall experiencing all it has to offer. Steamboat Ski Resort at Mount Werner is considered Colorado’s top family-friendly ski resort and vacation destination. Another popular skiing destination that is a bit more relaxed and secluded, is the Howelsen Hill Ski Area which is one of North America’s oldest operating ski area.

If skiing isn’t your family’s thing, there is plenty to do in Steamboat Springs, including shopping, dining and hiking. Gondola Square and the downtown Steamboat are the two main places to find all the shopping and dining options. Every commercial lodging has a free bus system as well to those areas, so make sure you take advantage of that. If you need other activities to do, be sure to check out Steamboat Art Museum, Off the Beaten Path, Yampa River Botanic Park, Aurum Food & Wine, the Tread of Pioneers Museum, Grizzle-T Dog Sledding, Fish Creek Falls, the Steamboat Gondola and more.

The city is also known for its exceptional hot springs, including Old Town Hot Springs, one of the longest lasting hot springs, which is located in the heart of town. More information about local hot springs can be here.

AVR isn’t trying to re-invent the road trip, we just want it to be the complete journey that has your family smiling from ear to ear the whole way. We understand that this is more than just some road trip. This is time for laughing, loving, and bonding with whomever you are with. You don’t have to do anything fancy to make it a journey and AVR is here to help you achieve the best journey you have ever experienced. This is more than just a trip. It’s traveling the safe way, its traveling the right way, its traveling the AVR way. AVR, because the journey should be just as fun as the destination.