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From Glenwood Springs to Aspen: Must-visit stops on a Colorado summer road trip

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Created by Roadtrippers - June 30th 2022

Here are a few spots that are well worth a pull-over whether you’re detouring from a cross-country road trip along I-70, taking the scenic route to (or from) Denver via high-altitude Leadville, or dipping into nooks and crannies along state highways and country roads on an extended exploration of western Colorado.

Photo of Iron Mountain Hot Springs
4.5

281 Centennial St, Glenwood Springs, CO, US

Iron Mountain Hot Springs

2430 S Glen Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO, US

Sweet Coloradough

1
18mi 00h 22m

371 Market St, Basalt, CO, US

Capitol Creek Brewery

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21mi 00h 31m

69 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village, CO, US

Elk Camp Restaurant

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1mi 00h 05m

Wood Rd, Aspen, CO, US

Elk Camp Gondola

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18mi 00h 47m
Photo of Maroon Bells
5.0

Aspen Highlands, Aspen, CO, US

Maroon Bells

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5
20mi 00h 57m
Photo of Ashcroft Ghost Town
4.5

CR-15, Aspen, CO, US

Ashcroft Ghost Town

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13mi 00h 36m
Photo of Smuggler Mine Tour
4.5

110 Smuggler Mountain Road, Aspen, CO, US

Smuggler Mine Tour

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1mi 00h 08m
Photo of Smuggler Mountain
4.0

806 West Hallam St (Forest Service Office), Aspen, CO, US

Smuggler Mountain

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28mi 00h 40m

100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, US

True Nature Healing Arts

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1mi 00h 04m

303 River Valley Ranch Rd, Carbondale, CO, US

Homestead Bar and Grill

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0mi 00h 00m

303 River Valley Ranch Rd, Carbondale, CO, US

River Valley Ranch Golf Club

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