A Steamboat Springs vacation is sure to be filled with adventure, excitement, probably more than a little snow, and when you choose one of our Cimarron Townhomes at Grand Adventure Company, comfort, style, and luxuries that will spoil. Choosing your vacation accommodations is an extremely personal thing to do—only you know what makes you feel comfortable, and only you know what you need to be happy with your downtime adventures—but we know all that the Cimarron Townhomes Steamboat community has to offer. This guide to the townhomes that could very possibly be your vacation dream properties come true will help you make the most important vacation decision of all, the one that has you booking the property that fits like a glove.
New to the Neighborhood
Less than 20 years ago a new townhome community opened its doors in Steamboat Springs, offering a new and modern way to relax after a long day of Colorado adventures. Springing forth from the landscape, the buildings, constructed from wood, stone, metal, and glass, offered a strong presence that made and still make guests understand that their vacation experiences are about to get that much more special. Located within walking distance of the lifts that lead up the mountain of Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, ski vacations spent within these walls will ensure that guests will be able to spend more time on the slopes and far less time navigating traffic. During the ski seasons, the free shuttle makes its stop in this community, enabling travelers to leave their cars parked while still being free to move about the town of Steamboat Springs. These townhomes aren’t small ones, with each offering 4 or 5 bedrooms tucked into more than 3000 square feet of space. They are the perfect escape for large groups wanting to stay together or those who simply enjoy having extra space to live in.
Community Amenities
Your Steamboat Springs getaway is going to be one filled with all manner of adventures, making you more than ready to come home at the end of every day. But what about the days when the snow is falling especially hard, the mercury is falling into the frigid zone, and or you just are feeling particularly lazy and the thought of leaving your oh so comfortable retreat just doesn’t make you smile? Staying home won’t leave you bored because there is so much more to do in the Cimarron community than take naps and stare out at the mountains that surround you. Summer visitors will want to spend time poolside, heated to extend swimming season longer, maybe working on their tans as they sip refreshing beverages and feel the relaxation all the way to their soul. (The pool is open in the winter as well!) A community hot tub brings joy to all who sink into its bubbling depths, easing the aches of muscles not used to skiing, hiking, or standing at river’s edge repeatedly casting a line out into cold waters hoping for a bite. Every rental home at Cimarron also has a private hot tub on the front deck.
The 4-Bedroom Townhomes
Every property offered in Cimarron is different from each other, but this guide will give you an idea of what to expect from the one you choose, starting with the 4-bedroom models. These spacious 4-bedroom Steamboat Springs townhomes offer the space for up to 11 travelers to live together in peace and harmony, and there are at least 4.5 bathrooms in each property, helping lessen long lines in the mornings when everyone is getting ready at the same time. The Cimarron difference shows in the details of these vacation escapes, in the quality of the materials used, including premium wood flooring, stone counters that top custom cabinets in the kitchen spaces, and the modern fixtures found in each of the baths. Cimarron Townhomes come with one- or two-car garages (for most cars, larger trucks may only find space for one, and Cybertrucks may not fit in the garage at all). Some of the driveways of these homes are spacious enough for two cars as well.
Living Rooms Are for Living
The living rooms of Cimarron are warm and welcoming spaces dominated by large gas fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in our Grand Adventure Company escapes, guests can expect to see impressively large televisions offering pictures so clear, it will feel as if you are a part of the action on the screen. This guide is for the Cimarron Townhomes, but it is also about the properties we offer for rent in that community as well, and again, even as every space is different the qualities they share are ones of warmth, welcoming, and sumptuous luxury.
Open Concept Floor Plans
Once upon a time, all homes offered open concept floor plans, but those built that way out of necessity, not luxury. In Cimarron, the open concept floor plans allow guests to stay connected while doing their own thing in each different room. The dining areas, tucked away in the corners of the great spaces, are designed to be the center of all family activities. Here is where meals are devoured, games are played, and conversations are held over multiple cups of coffee, perhaps while staring out the windows in this room or the much larger ones in the living rooms, windows that can be seen while seated at the dining room table.
Fully Equipped Kitchens
The kitchens of Cimarron really shine, featuring the custom cabinets and stone counters we discussed earlier, but also offering spacious breakfast bars with barstools lined up along their fronts. Name-brand appliances are more than up to the task of preparing meals on those nights you don’t want to brave the elements for a night on the town and in many of the 4-bedroom townhomes, a separate bar area with wine refrigerator may be waiting to be filled with your favorite bottles. And because these townhomes are designed for larger groups, the kitchens are also spacious enough for multiple cooks to share the duties of meal prep.
Let’s Talk About the 5-Bedroom Homes
The 5-bedroom townhomes of Cimarron offer much of the same features as the 4-bedroom ones, but with a little bit more. These retreats may have enough room for up to 13 or 14 guests, offering between 4.5 and 5.5 bathrooms—again, lessening the morning or evening traffic jams. Both sizes will offer fully equipped laundry rooms with full-sized washers and dryers as the focal point, and many will also offer office spaces for those who understand that working from home can mean working from any home, thereby extending their vacations a little longer. Walk-in showers and deep tubs will offer the perfect way to end another beautiful day in our Colorado paradise. Vaulted ceilings may be lined with tongue and groove planks, loft spaces may provide a space for a secondary living area, and bedrooms may provide fireplaces, sitting areas, and en suite baths because luxury comes in many forms. We work hard to provide everything that will make your Colorado vacation one you will ever forget.
Built for the Colorado Lifestyle
Cimarron might be one of the newer communities in the area, but it still subscribes to the belief that skiing is the only sport worth exploring. Both 4- and 5-bedroom Cimarron escapes offer storage rooms for your skis, offering a place to hang your coat, stack your skis, and keep the living areas of your home away from home uncluttered and dry. Life without mountain views isn’t a life worth living, and every room aside from the bathrooms will offer generously sized windows, with most offering views of those mountains that we can’t live without, and it won’t take long for you too to share the love for those craggy peaks. Picnics in front of a roaring fire as the snow falls onto the already snow-covered landscape are one of our favorite romantic moves, and the windows that line the back half of each space will give you the feeling that you are outside in the middle of all that beauty, while keeping you warm, cozy, and dry.
The Amenities of Cimarron
We’ve already mentioned more than a few of the wonderful amenities that can be found in the Cimarron Townhomes community, but there is still much more to be revealed. The community pool and hot tub is something you will love, but the wonderful moments you enjoy in our private hot tubs, tucked away on decks that overlook the beauty of Mt. Werner, will trump the wonders of the community ones. Comfy seating areas may not be used much in the winter months but will become a vital part of your vacation experience during the warmer months of the year. Fireplaces in the bedrooms, wine refrigerators, soaking tubs in the bathrooms, high-end appliances, and private garages are all amenities we have mentioned elsewhere on the page, but bear repeating if it helps remind you that Cimarron has the capability of being your favorite vacation accommodations.
The Amenities of Grand Adventure Company
How do we continue to offer long lists of amenities that outshine all of the other vacation rentals that are out there? We believe that our guests deserve to have a vacation experience they will remember forevermore, and if we go overboard a little, is anyone really going to complain? Our Grand Adventure Company amenities may include shelving systems lined with books, games, and movies, cushioned chairs that will encourage guests to have a second glass of wine, a third cup of coffee, and to play another game of Monopoly. Game rooms may contain vintage arcade games and/or gaming tables that will instantly transport you back to your golden days of gaming and sound systems that play your favorite tunes in multiple rooms throughout the house. Checking in at the property instead of dealing with lobby desks and human issues, high-speed internet that will ensure your virtual meetings with the office will be glitch free, and gas fireplaces throughout ensure that you can turn on the heat with a simple flick of the switch, and yes, that includes the ones that are in the bedrooms of our vacation escapes. And because we don’t subscribe to less is more, many of these spacious townhomes will also offer their own private hot tubs bubbling happily on secluded decks!
It’s a Vibe
The décor of our Grand Adventure Company varies from place to place, but the rustic cabin feel experienced in the structure (tongue and groove ceilings, stone fireplaces, even the strong wood beams and columns that cover the expanse of the ceilings or hold up the loft areas that are often used as secondary sitting rooms, is a vibe, and we often choose to just go with it. Leather furniture, colorful rag rugs, even antler chandeliers are often found inside our Cimarron spaces, bringing the beauty of nature inside. Antique ski gear as wall hangings, photographs of Aspen trees bare of leaves in the winter months, and windows that frame the views of the mountains to perfection all work together to create a personality as strong as the mountains that drew you to Steamboat Springs.
Modern Meets Classic
Even as the décor may be classic and bring to mind simpler time periods in history, the modern amenities are totally new millennium. High-end appliances in the kitchens make short work of meal prep and updated fixtures in the bathrooms will make guests feel spoiled and pampered. High-speed internet, gas fireplaces, smart televisions—every modern amenity is carefully curated to ensure that a vacation spent in Steamboat Springs in our Grand Adventure Company Cimarron Townhomes will be an exercise not just in comfort and style, but in sophistication and modernity. Reserve your favorite escape today!
The holidays are officially in full swing and as you are feeling buried alive in the minutiae of Thanksgiving or Christmas, the one thing that keeps you going, the carrot at the end of the stick, is knowing that before this year ends, you will be heading to a snow-filled adventure in Steamboat Springs. The forecast for 2025 is bright as you play hard determined to eke every bit of fun out of 2024 and when you choose Grand Adventure Company for your holiday accommodations it will be comfortable and easy recuperating from all the stress of Christmas. This guide to a trip over New Year’s in Steamboat Springs is a carrot of another sort, painting a picture of all the fun you will have during your Colorado getaway!
Hanukkah Mountain Ceremony, December 28, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
We tend to forget that the holidays encompass more than Christmas but this lovely celebration of Hanukkah that takes place on the Steamboat Stage is a beautiful reminder of why it is important to remember. Rabbi Kolby Morris-Dahary invites travelers and residents of all religious persuasions to celebrate and as you sing along, devour delicious treats that include jelly donuts (yum!) and view the ritual lighting of the menorah on this wonderful winter’s day, the joy will be evident in your heart and on the faces of everyone celebrating with you!
Hit the Slopes
It is late December, the mountains are covered in a thick blanket of the fluffy white stuff, and if there is any better way to celebrate a winter’s day, we dare you to try and find it! Wake up early and head to the mountain to be in time for the 8:15 opening, season pass holders can purchase a First Tracks add-on, allowing them to be on the slopes at 8 AM and experience the new snow and freshly groomed trails, something that may interest those who live close enough to return frequently. Making resolutions is popular at New Year’s and more likely than not one of yours is to exercise more, and we seriously think you can’t get any better exercise; the fun you have when schussing down the slopes ensures it won’t feel like you are exercising at all!
A Special Occasion Meal at Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails, 127 11th Street, Open Daily
You can’t find much more of a special occasion than New Year’s Eve and when you want to celebrate it with a great meal, the whimsical Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails is where you should go. Named for the building it is housed in, Laundry was once an actual laundry space, serving that purchase for over 60 years in the 20th century. Today it is famed for its all-American menu that provides an elevated selection of small plates, hearty entrees, and a Chef’s Choice menu for 2, making it an ideal addition to your New Year’s Eve celebration.
New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade & Fireworks, Steamboat Resort, 5:30 to 6 PM
And when it is time for the ultimate in celebrations, you just know that 2025 is going to be a year you never forget when you end 2024 by enjoying the unique qualities of our New Year’s Eve Light Up Snow Cat Parade & Fireworks show. Because you can never get enough twinkle lights this fun parade begins with 5 Snow Cats all decked out in a dazzling array of twinkling lights, leading the snow sport instructors of Steamboat Resort down the mountain. Lit only by the lights on the Snow Cats and with the torches held in each instructors hand, their skilled moves on the slopes will take on new levels of wonder when viewed by torchlight. The procession ends with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky as it also lights up your heart and because this event takes place earlier in the evening, you still have an entire night in which to find new ways to kick 2024 to the door.
Don’t be a Stranger
Your idea of a perfect New Year’s Eve may be spending the entire night in a local bar, sipping, celebrating, and making new friends and although you may feel that you are more comfortable in your hometown’s pubs and taverns, Steamboat Springs offers a large selection of “watering holes” that will welcome you warmly. We’ve never known a stranger, just people who are new to us and destined to become our friends. The Barley Tap & Tavern may be the place you call home but if you happen to be driving by any spot and see that the parking lot is full, don’t be a stranger, come on inside and check out all the fun you can have!
Celebrating New Year’s in Steamboat Springs with Grand Adventure Company
When your idea of a hot New Year’s Eve is staying home in your jammies, watching Dick Clarks Rocking New Year’s Eve and popping bottles, our Grand Adventure Co holiday hideaways will provide the perfect backdrop to your celebration. Reserve your favorite today! Reach out today!
By the time you read this, chances are ski season will have already started in Steamboat Springs, making now the perfect time to start making your ski vacation plans in our Grand Adventure Company ski-in ski-out Colorado sanctuaries. Offering all the comforts and luxuries you have come to expect from our vacation escapes, but with the added benefit of being located just steps away from where most of your daytime adventures will take place, these spaces will add to the shine of your ski vacation. This guide to all the benefits of choosing a Steamboat Springs ski-in ski-out rental for your winter getaway will help build the anticipation, giving you something joyful to look forward to in the time leading up to your flight to our winter wonderland.
Why Grand Adventure Company?
Maybe you have just started dreaming about your journey to the slopes of Steamboat Springs and haven’t really had the time to delve too deeply into vacation accommodations, or maybe you didn’t realize that the best vacations begin and end with the best vacation properties and you figured that any bed would do in a pinch. But we think when you examine what we offer and explore the beauty of our mountain retreats, you will see why Grand Adventure Company is known for offering the most comfortable adventures in the state. And after spending all those hours schussing down the slopes, you will appreciate the warmth of a roaring fire (available in most properties), soaking in bubbling hot tubs, and climbing into beds that offer soft linens, pillows that cradle head and neck to perfection, and premium mattresses that will make you feel as if you are sleeping on a cloud.
Why Steamboat Springs Ski-In Ski-Out?
First of all, if you have to ask that question, we are going to guess that skiing is a new hobby for you, but that’s ok. After one trip to Steamboat Springs, you will appreciate why our ski-in ski-out rentals are amongst the most popular we offer! They eliminate the need to spend time commuting to the slopes, trying to figure out where to put your skis, driving on slippery roads, and fighting the traffic caused by all the other travelers who didn’t understand the benefits either. Choosing one of our Steamboat Springs ski-in ski-out escapes offers a luxury you didn’t know you needed until the ski bug bit you hard, and as you step outside the door of the space you chose, feel the bite of the wind on your cheeks as the sun brightens the snow-covered landscape (so much so that you will be happy you rented those shaded snow goggles!), the lifts that will take you to new heights of fun will be within view. And with nothing between you and a beautiful day on the slopes, you can lose yourself in the magic of another beautiful winter’s day in Steamboat Springs, knowing that the return trip at the end of the day will be equally short and magical.
More to Explore
Although the skiing part of your adventure won’t seem that cold, when you are riding up the slopes on the chair lift, or for beginning skiers, when you pick yourself up out of the snow after the hundredth fall of the day, you will begin to feel that chill. Knowing that your Grand Adventure Company ski escape is located just steps away from the slopes will help you feel a little warmer, and when you walk inside at the end of the day, there is no place else you will want to be. Gas fireplaces in most will allow you to turn on the flames with a click of the switch, instantly emitting more heat throughout the space while also offering a touch of romance, inviting you to sink into the plush depths of the sofa that faces it and continue the relaxation—but first it’s coffee, cocoa, or cocktail time! You could enjoy après ski at many of the local bars or restaurants, but there is something cozy and wonderful about the moments you spend inside your ski condo, relaxing, warming up, and maybe watching the snow fall outside windows that stretch from floor to ceiling with a warm beverage in hand.
Night Falls Fast, Sleep Comes Easy
After countless trips up and down the slopes, a few adult beverages enjoyed in front of that roaring fire, and the knowledge that you will have to get up early and do the whole thing all over again, it won’t take too long to come to the realization that sleep sounds like an excellent idea and our tranquil bedrooms will offer the opportunity to sleep deep, dream happy, and wake easily for another day of ski adventures. Reserve your favorite ski-in ski-out Grand Adventure Company Colorado sanctuary today!
When it comes to Christmas, there are two types of celebrants: the ones who dream of warm temperatures, sandy beaches, and sunny days while going about their very important holiday activities, and those who truly understand the magic of Christmas lies in the cold, the snow, and the romance of a white Christmas, which is why Steamboat Springs will make the perfect holiday destination in 2024. Offering the traditional Christmas activities that bring a sparkle of pure joy to your children’s eyes, the magic continues when you bring it home to our Grand Adventure Company holiday hideaways. This guide to the magic of our Steamboat Springs Christmas adventures and the joy you will find at home with us will bring joy and happiness as your anticipation for the getaway builds to new heights of excitement!
Santa Saddle’s Up, Steamboat Square, December 14
The magic of your children’s belief in Santa will shine even brighter when they witness the Steamboat Santa Horseback Procession, an event that has taken a brief sojourn has returned and we don’t know who is more excited, the adults or the children! Santa rides into the resort with the assistance of two of our most legendary locals at 1 PM; this is a quick procession, so get there early and don’t miss a single clip clop of the horse’s hooves. After the procession, Santa will take his seat on the Steamboat Stage, visiting, taking requests, posing with excited children and because this experience isn’t quite sweet enough, hot cocoa and cupcakes will be available for all!
Holiday Drone Show, Steamboat Square, December 14
December 14 is going to be a very busy day in Steamboat Square, and this Holiday Drone Show that lights up the night is the next item on the agenda for magic and enchantment. The lights on the drones that dance through the sky will dazzle you with the charming formations created by these technological marvels, the display starts at 5:30, and after the show has ended, a holiday skate party will take place at Skeeter’s Ice Rink, giving visitors the opportunity to live out their very own Hallmark movie, gliding around the rink, sipping hot chocolate, perhaps even as snow falls gently from the sky. The magic will continue when the resort opens for night skiing starting at 6 PM.
The Nutcracker, Steamboat Springs High School, December 19 through 21
Keeping up with your traditions is as important as trying on some new ones for size, and for many, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without watching a performance of The Nutcracker, and in Steamboat Springs, Elevation Dance Studios is where you will turn. Offering their spin on the classic favorite, talented dancers whirl, jump, and dance across the Christmas stage providing a familiar joy to all who are in the audience watching. Ticket prices range between $25 and $40 per person, making this holiday activity one that doesn’t just bring magic, it brings magic at a bargain price!
Holiday Balloon Glow, Steamboat Ski Resort, December 21
This next event is a simple one, providing a glow that will warm your heart as you explore the delights offered in Mountain Village, where four hot air balloons will be anchored to the ground and lighting up the night sky. Adding shine to the night as you ski down the slopes of Steamboat Springs, the excitement in the air will invade your soul, especially as Christmas is just a few days away! Timber & Torch will be open serving bistro food and offering views of the Hot Air Balloons, so if you’re hungry and want to get out of the cold, it is a win-win situation.
Hannukah Mountain Celebration, Steamboat Stage in Steamboat Square, December 28
Christmas isn’t the only December holiday offering magic and charm, and this year Hannukah and Christmas will be sharing the stage as the former starts on December 25 and ends on January 2. The Hannukah Mountain Celebration offers treats, songs, and the lighting of the Menorah, with everyone being invited to join in this treasured celebration.
Welcome Home to Grand Adventure Company
Providing magical and relaxing adventures for our guests is what we do best and as you partake in some of your favorite traditions, we think you will agree. Gather with the family playing games around the dining room table as the snow falls softly outside, watch your favorite Christmas movies on state of the art televisions, and fall asleep in the most comfortable beds in the state, dreaming about that jolly bearded white man that has made your children believe in magic. Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today and make Steamboat Springs Christmas 2024 one to remember!
Your white Christmas dreams can come true when your holiday journey brings you to our mountain hometown of Steamboat Springs, and the dreams you never knew you had about comfort and luxury will come true when you choose Grand Adventure Company for your holiday hideaway. Keep up with your most beloved traditions while adding some new ones to the mix, such as sledding down local hills, skiing the slopes of Steamboat Ski Resort, and maybe even dining out instead of slaving over a hot stove as you have during Christmases past! This guide to your favorite Christmas dinner in Steamboat Springs will show you all the options you can enjoy when the dinner bell rings, allowing travelers to celebrate in all the best of ways.
A Gift Unwrapped with Every Bite
Every family has their own traditions, and in most, the lion’s share of the work falls upon mom. She shops for all the gifts and then wraps them and places them under the tree, she cleans the house from top to bottom, starting anew when she finishes the last room (generally the kitchen), and she makes the meal that is the centerpiece of the holiday from scratch, with very little help from anyone else. This year, we suggest you give mom (or whoever takes on all the chores we just listed) a gift that can be unwrapped with every bite she takes, that of a dinner prepared, served, and cleared away by someone else. The restaurants we have listed below will give you an idea of what the culinary landscape of Steamboat will look like during your stay.
Après Burger Bistro, 2500 Village Drive
For many, it is the Christmas Eve meal that is the big feast, and Après Burger Bistro is where you might want to chow down. Offering its standard menu of burgers and more, this reasonably priced establishment will be a boon to a budget that may be overtaxed from too much Christmas shopping. Also providing an extensive beer, wine, and cocktail menu, visitors will have plenty to celebrate at Après Burger Bistro.
The Cabin’s Christmas Dinner Buffet, 2300 Mt. Werner Circle
We love a buffet, and The Cabin’s Christmas Dinner Buffet is one we wait for all year. Offering turkey, ham, and all the trimmings, including pumpkin pie and Christmas cookies, this feast is destined to make mom a very happy traveler and we all know that a happy mom makes a happy family!
The Best of Both Worlds
It’s cold outside in December, and that fireplace in your Grand Adventure Company holiday hideaway feels awful warm and cozy, perhaps enticing you to spend the day inside, hanging with the family, playing with your Christmas toys, and just relaxing in ways you aren’t normally able to do. Everyone still needs to eat, though, and mom may still not want to cook, but that’s ok; the spots listed below offer takeout meals that will just need to be heated and enjoyed!
Moe’s Original BBQ, 1898 Kamar Plaza
Offering a holiday catering menu that just needs to be heated and eaten, your Christmas cottage will be redolent with the scents of a made from scratch meal, one that mom didn’t have to stress over. Ham is the main dish, and the sides include cornbread, sweet potato casserole, collard greens, and mac and cheese, a stick-to-your-ribs meal that will be even more wonderful because mom didn’t have to do the work, and no one had to venture out into the cold!
Safeway, 37500 US Highway 40
Sometimes the best restaurant isn’t a restaurant at all, it is the grocery store where you have been shopping for all your culinary needs and Safeway offers the perfect example. Providing party trays and ready to go meals, you can order what you need ahead of time, pick it up on Christmas Eve, and enjoy a lazy day at home while enjoying a delicious dinner that will be remembered long after you have devoured the last crumb.
Keep It at Home with Grand Adventure Company
Your favorite Christmas dinner in Steamboat Springs may be the ones you make at home with Grand Adventure Company. Our fully equipped kitchens are cheerful spaces, offering updated appliances, plenty of counter space, and a heart of the home vibe that will give mom (or the cook of the big meal) a delicious sense of joy. She knows the recipes that lie in your heart, she knows the secret ingredients that turn macaroni and cheese into a true family favorite, and she knows that her family is worth every minute she spends in the kitchen preparing the Christmas meal. Traditions come and traditions go, but spending Christmas with the family and devouring meals made from scratch that mom makes so well is one tradition that will stay the same for a lifetime. Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today!
The idea of a perfect Christmas can mean different things to different people, but the main ingredients often remain the same. Spending time with family, of course, is at the top of that list, as is watching holiday movies as the snow falls gently to the ground outside and a fire crackles merrily inside, and our personal favorite, seeing how everyone decorates their homes with colorful lights, whimsical inflatables, pixel and real Christmas trees, and a joy that is a natural accompaniment to this festive season. For some, traveling to places where temps are warm and beaches are clear is what brings them happiness, but we at Grand Adventure Company are talking to our people, the ones who prefer the original picture we painted and maybe even imagine the mountains in the background, and for them, this guide for seeing Steamboat Springs Christmas lights and displays will bring a holiday that warms the heart.
Light up the Night, November 29th, Routt County Courthouse Lawn, 6 PM
It’s the traditions that make us fall deeper in love with Christmas and just because you are traveling it doesn’t mean you will have to give up all of yours. The day after Thanksgiving, in addition to being Black Friday, is the traditional date for putting up Christmas decorations, and Steamboat Springs celebrates the right way with this quick but memorable night of lights. People gather on the Routt County Courthouse Lawn, meeting with Santa, enjoying Christmas cookies and hot cocoa, and waiting for our local fire department to drop hundreds of white ping pong balls down on them, each one marked with some sort of special discount to local stores and restaurants. The skies will be dark, the snow will be white and plentiful, and those white balls are destined to be a little difficult to find but find them you will and hopefully before 6:30 when, with the flick of a switch, the colorful lights of the courthouse Christmas tree will light up the night. This brief adventure will offer a holiday singalong, happy children, and the first opportunity to see our Main Street lit up for the season.
Holiday Balloon Glow, December 21st, Steamboat Ski Resort
Join us for an evening of sensory delight. View the beauty of four magnificent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village from 5:30-6:30pm. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery. Enjoy night skiing and swing by Timber & Torch or The Range Food and Beverage Hall to warm up and enjoy dinner and drinks. Get ready for the Steamboat Light the Night Balloon Glow Celebration to kick-off the holidays!
Santa Visits in His Study, December 2, 9, 16, 17, & 23, Routt County Courthouse Lawn
Not everyone is going to be able to be here Thanksgiving weekend, but the County Courthouse Christmas tree, the lights of Main Street, and more than a few trees on Forrest Avenue will remain lit through New Year’s, ensuring that you will be able to enjoy a shimmering and colorful night every night of your Steamboat Springs visit. And on select nights, although there won’t be any ping pong ball drops, Santa will set up shop in his study, also found on the Routt County Courthouse lawn, waiting to hear your kiddos wish list as he poses for the pictures your children will treasure. These exciting moments are the ones you will remember long after your children have grown and started having children of their own.
Santa Saddles Up, December 14th, Steamboat Stage
Steamboat is excited to bring back the tradition of the Santa Horseback Procession. Santa will ride into the resort from the Torian Plum Area right down the slopes into the heart of Steamboat Square, escorted by legendary locals Bob Dapper and Dean Vogelaar. The event begins promptly at 1:00 pm and takes just a few minutes. Make sure to be here early not to miss it. Immediately following the ride, Santa will be available on the Steamboat Stage to visit with guests and take pictures. Complimentary hot chocolate and cupcakes will be available. Skeeters ice rink will also be open for skating.
A Very Steamboat Holiday Festival, Mid-December, Routt County Courthouse Lawn
For over 100 years, the Routt County Courthouse has represented justice in Steamboat Springs, its stately architecture adding an elegance to our wild west town, but, as you can see from this page, it has also been the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations. The dates haven’t been released as of yet for the annual Very Steamboat Holiday Festival, traditionally held the middle weekend of December, so we will update shortly. In any case, this last festival before the jolly man makes his trips down the chimney offers a few hours of fun (it starts at 11, ends at 2) guaranteed to build the anticipation to new heights of thrilling. Offering Santa in his study where a free family photo can be taken, giving travelers a wonderful souvenir of their Steamboat getaway. Outside in Santa’s Workshop, your little elves will have the opportunity to craft a holiday gift with the help of the elves from our local 4H club. Hot cocoa will be served and the snow will blanket the landscape creating a holiday picture of perfection that you will never forget.
Holiday Drone Show, December 14th, Steamboat Square
Join us at Steamboat Resort for an unforgettable evening of magic and wonder! As the sun sets on the sky will come alive around 5:30 PM with a mesmerizing drone show that captures the heart of Steamboat’s spirit and the festive holiday season. Watch as lights dance through the air, creating dazzling formations that will leave you in awe. Bring your friends and family to experience this one-of-a-kind celebration—it’s a night of spectacular sights and unforgettable memories you won’t want to miss!
Steamboat Springs Christmas Wanderings
Some of your favorite light and decoration displays may be found in the neighborhoods in which your Grand Adventure Company holiday hideaway is located. Just like at home, the communities will be filled with homes decorated in their finest Christmas attire, featuring colorful lights, whimsical inflatables, and upon occasion, synchronized music that will make you tap your feet and sing along. Our Colorado locals outdo themselves every year, and as you explore the homes around your escape, you know that in just a few short moments you will be back in your Steamboat Springs vacation rental, sipping hot cocoa, and preparing for the big day. Reserve your favorite escape today!
As we barrel into the holiday season, the first of the big three is urgently knocking at our doors, and for those who would prefer not to answer, spending Thanksgiving in Steamboat Springs, CO may be the perfect way to run away. Offering everything you love about the holiday, including good food, Black Friday shopping, and a Christmas-like appeal, ski season is scheduled to open on November 23, allowing visitors to also spend their days schussing down the slopes. And because snow is cold, days are short, and warmth is needed to fully enjoy the holiday, our Grand Adventure Company holiday hideaways are designed to give travelers a warm welcome to the Centennial state! This guide to why Steamboat Springs is the perfect Thanksgiving destination will give you a sneak peek into an idyllic vacation you will never forget.
A Preemptive Burn of Calories
While most places, including Steamboat Springs, offer some kind of turkey trot, meant to be help celebrants avoid the consequences of gluttony, the opening of the ski season allows for that same preemptive burn of calories—it’s just a lot more fun! Your ski-in/ski-out sanctuaries will allow you to step out the door and be on the slopes within minutes, and because the resort is open on Thanksgiving Day, you can start out your holiday doing something you really enjoy. On this day that celebrates thankfulness, a voyage or two down the hill can ensure that you have another item to add to your list of things you are thankful for.
Grateful Not to Be Cooking
Cooking on Thanksgiving can be a mixed blessing. On one hand, you get to enjoy all the foods you know and love from holidays past, and meal prep can be a creative enterprise, but on the other hand, there is all that work, all that expense, and not everyone will appreciate your efforts. (Those tiniest travelers of ours can really be tough to please!) The restaurants we have listed below, however, should be open for business on Thanksgiving in Steamboat Springs, CO, with many offering traditional feasts that will fill your bellies while feeding your soul—and all you have to do is sit there and enjoy!
Yampa Valley Kitchen, 207 9th Street
Every year is different, and Yampa Valley Kitchen is known for its brunch and lunch menus more than its dinner ones, but we can promise that every bite will be your favorite when you visit this sweet kitchen for your Thanksgiving meal needs.
Laundry Kitchen & Cocktail, 127 11th Street
For those looking for an upscale dining experience, you need look no further than Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails. Located in the historic building that once served as Steamboat Springs Laundry (isn’t that convenient?), this unique restaurant is known for its small plates and for Oyster Thursdays and its oyster oriented extras. There is no word whether or not they will be offering their oyster menu on Thanksgiving, but whatever is being served is sure to be your favorite!
Aurum Food & Wine, 811 Yampa Street
Aurum is another impactful restaurant that has offered a special meal on Thanksgiving, and if you have ever enjoyed its all-American menu under regular circumstances, we can promise that on Thanksgiving they pull out all the stops!
Black Friday Shopping in Steamboat Springs
Although Black Friday isn’t as aggressive as it has been in past years—more stores are staying closed on Thanksgiving to allow their employees to stay home with family—there are still some really good sales to be had, and because Thanksgiving falls so late in November this year (November 28th, can you believe it?), the shopping time between the two holidays is greatly shortened, making it more important than ever. The good news is that all of the shops of Steamboat Springs will be open and probably offering extended hours on the Friday after Thanksgiving. And the even better news? Shops like Ohana (located at 843 Lincoln Avenue), Wanderlust Boutique (635 Lincoln Avenue), and Moose Mountain Trading Company (824 Lincoln Avenue) will offer gifts you just can’t purchase anywhere else, helping you earn the title of gift giver extraordinaire this year.
Celebrating at Home with Grand Adventure Company
The moments that become the most treasured of memories are often the smaller ones that at first glance appear to have little impact on our travels. Maybe this year it will be the moment when you choose to cook at home in our fully equipped kitchens and your teen asks, “How do you make that stuffing taste so good, and can you teach me?” Or quite possibly it could be the time you spend cuddling on leather sofas watching the Thanksgiving Parade with your kids, perhaps with a fire crackling merrily in the brick fireplace. Whatever memory becomes your favorite, enjoying your Thanksgiving at home with Grand Adventure Company promises to make this turkey day one you will never forget. Reserve your favorite vacation rental in Steamboat Springs today!
Travel has changed quite a bit over the decades and not just due to advances in technology, but more because we no longer are willing to sacrifice comfort and luxury when we explore the world. We have stopped thinking that our Steamboat Springs vacation accommodations are “just a place to sleep between adventures,” and if your vacation journey is leading you to Steamboat Springs, choosing our Grand Adventure Lodging Colorado sanctuaries will be all the proof you need. Offering the comfort you crave, the space you need, and the luxuries you deserve, the difference between condo and hotel will immediately be clear, but if you aren’t yet convinced, this guide will help you see why Grand Adventure Lodging is a far better choice than a hotel.
The Space You Need
We remember the vacations we experienced as children, vacations we spent with our siblings and parents all sleeping in one room and worst of all sharing a single bathroom. Tempers would flare, arguments would happen, and sleep would be hard to accomplish. When you choose one of our Colorado escapes for your accommodations, however, even the smaller places offer the space you need, and better yet, doors to shut when tensions are high. Not having to share a single bath is especially appreciated in the mornings, as everyone has to get ready at the same time, and when night falls and you return home once again, everyone having their own spaces to retreat to (again with those doors that shut firmly) can help your family regain its peace and harmony.
All the Comforts of Home
Steamboat Springs is famed for its stunning landscape and visitors can’t help but want to spend as much time outside as they do inside, hiking, biking, and fishing in the warmer months and skiing, snowboarding, and sledding during the winter months. But when the sun sets on your day’s adventures, a hotel room won’t provide the comforts our sweet escapes will offer. The sofas in our living rooms will invite you to sink into their cushioned softness, premium beds topped with silky linens will give guests the best night’s sleep of their lives, and when you choose a sanctuary with its own private hot tub, aching muscles will be instantly soothed when you submerge yourself in their bubbling depths, something that hotels rarely offer.
More Ways to Save
Even as our condos may seem to cost more at first, let’s take a moment and explore all the ways you can save money by choosing Grand Adventure Lodging over a cramped and sterile hotel room, starting with our fully equipped kitchens. Offering modern appliances, custom cabinetry, and all the small appliances you need to ensure your beverage needs are all met, although we don’t suggest you eat every meal at home, there are many wonderful restaurants in town that we encourage you to explore but being able to dine with us at least a few times can help the savings add up.
Amenities Make All the Difference
Our vacation homes and condos are designed to be an integral part of your vacation experience, so much so that you may find yourself wanting to spend at least one day at home with us, exploring all the amenities we offer. Condos with community pools are much loved during the warmer months, and the hot tubs, either private or within the community, are appreciated every day of the year, adding healing benefits with a touch of romance as you soak with your favorite traveling partner, perhaps catching sight of a few shooting stars. The romance continues inside with many spaces offering fireplaces in the living rooms (or bedrooms of some of our luxury escapes), deep soaking tubs in en suite baths, and bedrooms so serene, tranquil, and comfortable, retreating to these spaces will make every night your favorite. Also offering barbecue grills, laundry rooms or closets with stackable units, we understand that every detail is important, and we pay attention to them all.
Experience the Luxury You Deserve on Your Steamboat Springs Vacation
Even a luxury hotel room will pale in comparison to what we offer and although each space is different, every guest will feel welcomed and treasured for the entirety of their stay. Updated fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, state of the art televisions in the bedrooms and living rooms, and high end appliances that will bring the joy back to your cooking experiences, all the luxuries will make you wish your Colorado vacation in the beautiful mountain town of Steamboat Springs will never have to end.
Are you Convinced?
Your Steamboat Springs vacation deserves to be one you will never forget and choosing Grand Adventure Lodging will be the first and most important step. Reserve your favorite Colorado sanctuary today and discover even more reasons our spaces will make all the difference in your vacation experience. We even offer pet friendly options!