The holidays are rapidly approaching, and hopefully you’ve joined Santa in making your gift list and checking it twice. Have you considered who has been naughty or nice? For those who are squarely on the nice side of the list, there are all sorts of great holiday shopping options in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, for finding the perfect gifts.
Shopping can sometimes feel like a chore, even during the holidays. Instead, make it a special outing with a parent, friends, kids, spouse or special someone by adding hot springs soaking and tasty treats to the mix and perhaps even an overnight stay. It’s a sure way to keep everyone embracing a ho-ho-ho mentality instead of turning into the Grinch.
Shop and relax
You can indulge in the mineral-laden hot springs at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, the world’s largest hot springs pool, and purchase gifts all in one place. The resort’s shop is located just off the pool lobby and sells brass and hand-painted holiday ornaments featuring historic Glenwood Hot Springs Resort along with plush pool towels, a wide range of swimsuits and apparel, and loads of stocking stuffers. Or purchase an annual pool pass or athletic club membership for a gift that keeps on giving all year long.
From the Lodge at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, it’s only a short stroll to businesses on Sixth Street (like Fine Things Jewelry & Collectibles and Annie’s Bakery for fueling up) and an easy walk over the pedestrian bridge connecting to downtown, which is full of locally owned shops, coffee houses, restaurants and places for ice cream treats.
On Grand Avenue, enjoy holiday shopping in Glenwood Springs at one-of-a-kind, locally owned businesses like Glenwood Toys & Gifts, Alpenglow Books & Gifts, Downtown Drug, Dancing Bear Trading Post, Bullocks Western Wear, outdoor apparel and gear shops, and boutiques such as A La Carte, HOMESTED and The Fourth Dimension. Look for special deals or simply a festive atmosphere on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
If friends or family are staying at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort around the holidays, surprise them with a gift basket filled with wine, cheese and crackers or items of your choice from Cooper Wine & Spirits, also located downtown.
For locally made items, don’t miss the Holiday Arts & Crafts Market hosted by Glenwood Springs Arts Council on Dec. 6 from 12-6 p.m. and Holiday Bazaar at Glenwood Springs Community Center on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Holiday Bazaar, there will be more than 40 makers, crafters and artisans on hand, as well as food trucks and a Little Elves Workshop to help keep kids busy.
For those who prefer to leave the shopping to others, may we suggest Suds ‘n Soak? Sip local brews at Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, Casey Brewing Taproom and Ball Brewing and meet your family and friends back at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.
Hotel Colorado Tree Lighting
Holiday events in Glenwood Springs
If you time your holiday shopping in Glenwood Springs right, combine it with some of the many events happening during the season.
- Nov. 15 – Jan. 11 – Glenwood Vaudeville Revue’s Holiday Show (various days of the week)
- Nov. 23 – Dec. 31 – Winter on the Mountain, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (various days of the week)
- Nov. 29 – 34th Annual Lighting Ceremony, Hotel Colorado
- Dec. 1 – Small Business Saturday, shopping at Glenwood Springs businesses
- Dec. 6 – Holiday Arts & Crafts Market, Glenwood Springs Arts Council
- Dec. 7 – Holiday Bazaar, Glenwood Springs Community Center
- Dec. 8 & 15 – Breakfast with Santa, Hotel Colorado
- Dec. 7, 8, 13 & 14 – Christmas Concerts by Mountain Madrigal Singers, Glenwood Church of Christ
- Dec. 13 – Grand Holiday, Centennial Park
- Dec. 31 – Noon Year’s Eve for Families, Glenwood Springs Community Center
- Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebration, Pool at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
- Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve at the Vaudeville, Glenwood Vaudeville Review
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort wishes you the merriest of seasons and happiest of holiday shopping in Glenwood Springs. Don’t forget to give yourself the gift of pure relaxation in our geothermal hot springs!