The world’s largest hot springs pool is celebrating its 135th anniversary with red-white-and-blue fun.
Independence Day is always a favorite holiday at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort as it’s our birthday! This year, we’re celebrating 135 years of delivering the amazing benefits of hot springs soaking and creating family traditions. As part of the Fourth of July happenings in Glenwood Springs, the resort is giving away red, white and blue Mardi Gras beads and launching two beach ball drops. The first drop is in the children’s area, Sopris Splash Zone, when it opens at 11 a.m., and the second takes place at 3 p.m. from the balcony of the historic bathhouse overlooking the large pool.
Just in time for Independence Day, the new Overlook has opened to provide an upper story lounging experience on a private deck overlooking the Therapy Pool. Six large umbrellas with two reclining lounge chairs each are available for full-day rentals. Two club-size towels and two water bottles are included with each umbrella rental. This is an adults-only area for guests ages 18 and older. Also, check out the power showers and massage chairs that have been installed at the newly renovated Therapy Pool since last Fourth of July.
Rich History
The pool, financed and built by Walter Devereux, opened to the public on July 4, 1888. Glenwood Hot Springs soon became a world-renowned place to visit and had 42 sunken Roman baths, a men’s casino and a physician’s office in the early days. Today, the resort still has the world’s largest natural hot springs pool as well as the Sopris Splash Zone aquatic park, a poolside restaurant and snack bar, a shop, a lodge and an athletic club.
Treat Yourself
Instead of cooking or leaving for a meal, indulge in delicious Americana fare at the Grill. Mouthwatering hamburgers, hotdogs, fries, onion rings, nachos and healthier fare such as grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups are on the menu. Beer, wine, smoothies and coffee drinks are among the wide variety of beverages available.
The walk-up Snack Bar window offers a slightly smaller lineup of meals, snacks, beverages and sweet treats such as sundaes, root beer floats, and soft-serve ice cream cones. Demonstrate and taste your Independence Day spirit with red and blue Flavor Burst colors edging the twist on your cone!
While relaxing on the west end of the pool near Sopris Splash Zone, Red Brick Eats food truck is the place to find pizza, chicken fingers, hot dogs, fries, soft pretzels, salad, smoothies and ice cream throughout the summer.
Local Festivities
If you want to come and go to the pool throughout the day to enjoy other Fourth of July happenings in Glenwood Springs, it’s no problem. Day pass and season pass holders can come and go as they please during the pool’s business hours from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. No reservations are needed.
Don’t miss the Glenwood Springs Fourth of July Celebration in Two Rivers Park that kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with bounce houses, axe throwing, face painting, food and beverage vendors, and more. Live music begins at 6 p.m. with Delta Sonics followed by A Band Called Alexis at 7:30 p.m. The evening is capped off by a laser light show choreographed to music at 9 p.m. Carpooling, biking or walking to Two Rivers Park is highly recommended due to limited parking.
Celebrate the Fourth of July happenings in Glenwood Springs and savor a day of hot springs soaking and play for all ages at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. It’s an American tradition in the mountains!