Hot springs close to Denver?
 

My fiance and I have a weekend to spend in Denver (late Friday night to Sunday afternoon, first weekend in March). We're not into skiing and are looking for things to do in or around Denver. <BR> <BR>So I heard there's hot springs? How much of a drive would that take? How's the weather like in Denver around early March? I'm worried about snowed-out flights... <BR> <BR>Thanks! <BR>Erika

I live in Denver and it is a great city. The closest Hot Springs is probably Idaho Springs. It is west of Denver up I-70 about 1 hour. In March the weather here can be iffy, but the weather here is never as bad as the reputation. We have over 300 days of sun a year. Your likelihood of weather problems here is small. If you are staying downtown there is a lot to do down there. Let me know a little more about what you are after via email and I will be glad to help out. You don't have any Tampa Bay knowledge do you? Mark

One of the best hot spring pools in the country - I think it is the largest - is in Glenwood springs. Unfortunately, Glenwood is about 3 hours from Denver - But it does make a nice weekend trip - with a stop in Vail, Breckenridge, or Aspen on the way.

There are some great springs up in the Steamboat area, but it's a good 3-4 hr drive. Have you ever tried snowshoeing? It's easy and fun and there are a million places to go in the Denver area. Rentals at EMS or REI. Be sure to check out some of teh great Denver restuarants, too!