Winter adventure awaits in “Ski Town, USA”! But you don’t have to be a regular on the slopes to enjoy Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This welcoming locale also offers great restaurants, quaint shops and beautiful parks.

Kick off your visit by learning about the town’s history and culture through a scavenger hunt created by Creative Soul Scavenger Hunts. In this app-guided experience, you’ll chat with locals, hunt for art and tackle other challenges while sightseeing through the streets.

Next, satisfy your hunger with a visit to Winona’s. Choose from hearty café options like Colorado-fresh hamburgers, grilled turkey jack, corned beef hash or fried chicken and waffles.

End your day by warming up at the Strawberry Park Hot Springs. These natural mineral springs stay at an average temperature of 104°F, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing soak outside while admiring the beautiful snowy landscape.

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Enjoy Snowy Bliss in Sun Valley, Idaho, a Beautiful Mountain Town

Hit the slopes in Sun Valley! Though this Idaho resort town is known for its skiing, it also offers galleries, live theater and a plethora of five-star restaurants. Begin your trip getting to know the local community at the Sun Valley Museum of Art. Admire one of the museum’s contemporary exhibitions, catch an artist talk […]

Relax and take in the view as you ride a ski lift at one of the town’s thriving ski resorts

Visit the horses at Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch, and book a ride

The ranch offers trail rides through the pretty Colorado snowy landscape. 

See the iconic More Barn, often featured on postcards

It was built between 1926 and 1928, and became famous when it was featured in 1972 poster marketing the new Steamboat Ski Area. 

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Experience the Beauty of Durango, a Charming Colorado Mountain Town

Experience the delight of Durango! Once a frontier mining town, the small city continues to draw in visitors, thanks to its train rides, skiing, museums and a wide variety of restaurants. Begin your day soaking up Durango’s natural beauty with a Snowmobile Adventures tour. One of their mountain guides will teach you how to ride […]

Take a mini vacation—at home!

Warm up with a boozy hot chocolate inspired by The Shack Cafe as you learn about the Colorado town’s past.

Cookie Hot Cocoa Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 3 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 8 oz. chopped milk chocolate
• 2 oz. chopped unsweetened chocolate
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 Tbs. Baileys Irish Cream

In a pot, whisk the first 3 ingredients until smooth. Add the next 3 ingredients and cook over medium heat until hot. Stir in extract and Baileys; pour into 2 mugs. Top with whipped cream.

Virtual tour: Tread of Pioneers Museum

Located in the early 20th century Zimmerman House, the museum features artifacts, documents and memorabilia from the local community. Permanent exhibits like Ski Town USA: The History of Winter Sports in Steamboat Springs and Steamboat Springs: The Land, The People, The Town paint a better picture of the town’s rich past. 

Can’t make it to the museum? Catch a glimpse of what it has to offer with virtual tours of its Zimmerman House and Utterman House locations. You can also earn about history as you watch the museum’s storytelling series, featuring a variety of speakers. Visit its YouTube channel, @TreadOfPioneersMuseum8535.