When it is time to start planning a grand adventure in Steamboat Springs for summer 2025, you can always count on Grand Adventure Company to help you plan and to help make you feel comfortable. Our properties are designed to make all who reside within feel welcome and at home, and our Colorado mountain town offers a variety of fun activities, delicious restaurants, and exciting views, all of which will make you wish you never had to leave. Today’s guide to getting a head start on your summer vacation in Steamboat Springs will bring a little extra light into the days, weeks, and months you have left before your trip of a lifetime!
Packing for Summer in Steamboat Springs
Packing for vacation can raise some huge feelings of anxiety and can also lead to some hefty overweight limit fees because you couldn’t help yourself, you threw everything in your closet into your case, simply because you might need it. This list of what you should pack, however, should lighten your load and because there are washers and dryers in our summer sanctuaries, you can safely pack even less, leaving room for souvenirs and gifts you purchase during your shopping adventures in Steamboat Springs.
Layers is the word of the day, so pack your shorts, your tees, even those darling sundresses you couldn’t stop yourself from buying online, and don’t forget a jacket—waterproof so it can double as a raincoat on a beautiful rainy day. Flip flops are ok for shopping and maybe dining, but if you are planning on doing any hiking, comfortable and sturdy hiking shoes are a must and because the sun is brighter than you realize, sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhats are highly recommended as well! And don’t forget a swimsuit as there may be hot tubs on the back deck of your retreat and a visit to the hot springs should be listed on your itinerary.
Plan on a Day at Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located just about 7 miles north of your summer sanctuary, providing a unique adventure that is reputed to have health benefits as well. Helping to improve circulation, skin issues, lower blood pressure, while also offering cardiovascular benefits the waters, heated by geothermal energy that comes from deep within the earth’s center, may be your favorite part of your Colorado vacation experience.
Costing $20 for two hours’ worth of soaking (Credit Card & cash only), you should probably schedule a visit early into your stay, as they are reservations only right now. Eliminate any lingering travel aches and pains so you can get to the business of having a good time!
Plan to Play Outside
Before now, you may have thought of Steamboat Springs as primarily a winter vacation destination, but we think that will change once you experience all you can do in the summer months. Hiking along many of the trails you explored on skis, biking up and down the mountain, even kayaking, canoeing, and/or SUP, on Steamboat Lake will keep you energized and awed, especially as you get to do all of the above while surrounded by the beauty of our town.
Fly fishing is another popular summer sport and if you are unsure of your skills in this area, you may want to consider a guided fishing tour offered by Steamboat Flyfisher, located at 655 Yampa Street Unit C-2. And finally, experience the golf vacation of your dreams as you play a round or two at Haymaker Golf Course, located at 34855 U.S. Highway 40 and resting in the shadows of the mountains.
Feed Your Soul While Filling Your Stomach
In our daily lives, we often eat out of necessity, foregoing special and sticking to the tried, the true, and the truly simple to prepare, but during your Steamboat Springs travels, we think you should eat for all the right reasons.
Our mountain town is a foodie’s paradise and whether you are devouring the burgers at the Backdoor Grill, 825 Oak Street, celebrating something special at Primrose, 1110 Yampa Street #100, or are pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes at Winona’s Restaurant & Bakery, 617 Lincoln Avenue we can pretty much assure you that EVERY bite will be your favorite. Don’t forget to explore the dessert options at Inclusions Bakery and Dessert Bar, 685 Marketplace Plaza # C-8; with all the outdoor activities you will be participating in you will have earned a sweet treat!
Expect to Relax as Hard as You Play
Our Grand Adventure Company seasonal sanctuaries will be waiting to greet you with warmth, luxury, and comfort every night of your stay, ensuring that you will feel rested and recharged every morning. Offering quiet luxury and simple pleasures, our properties are designed to be an integral part of your vacation in Steamboat Springs. Reserve your favorite today!
