Glenwood Springs is located on Colorado’s 1-70 and sits on the western slope of Colorado as a hub to Aspen (40 miles south), Vail (45 miles east). From here, interstate travelers can make side trips to explore many of northwestern Colorado’s state parks and wilderness areas, or stay in this pleasant community and enjoy such attractions as the world’s largest hot springs pool, or the mysterious beauty of Glenwood Caverns. Glenwood’s hot springs were first enjoyed by the Ute Indians and then by wealthy miners and European aristocrats. Today, people come for the history and hot springs as much as the rugged and beautiful surroundings. Just east of the town is Glenwood Canyon, where the road becomes a vertical stack, hugging the side of the treacherous canyon walls as it winds its way upward. An intriguing engineering marvel.