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Planning a Steamboat vacation to indulge in your love of skiing, outdoor adventure or just peaceful relaxation? This real working western town in the heart of the Colorado Rockies is the perfect destination. Your only problem may be finding enough time to experience all that Steamboat Springs has to offer.
Getting to Steamboat is easy. There are nonstop flights into Steamboat/Hayden Airport from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Newark, New York and Salt Lake City. Once you arrive, getting around Steamboat couldn’t be simpler with rental cars, hotel and condo shuttle service. You can also take advantage of a comprehensive transportation network between downtown, lodging and ski areas provided free by the city of Steamboat Springs.
There are many outstanding choices in lodging open to you in Steamboat. Stay in grand style at any one of the highly rated hotels like the Ptarmigan Inn or the Steamboat Hotel Bristol or your family might prefer a more ‘at home’ feel with a stay in one of the many condominium rentals such as the Meadows Condos. From the very luxurious to the most frugal your Steamboat vacation accommodations can be tailored to your every need.
While dining out you can enjoy a variety of cuisines from classic American southwest to Italian and most everything in between. The area also includes a few national restaurant chains. Peak dining hours are usually between 6 pm and 9 pm. For sit down dining during peak seasons make sure you call ahead in case reservations are required.
When it’s time to hit the slopes for some world famous ‘champagne powder’ skiing or snowboarding, the equipment rentals are a breeze. Steamboat offers fully electronic rental and booking services with a wide variety of season and day passes. Children age 12 and under ski free the same number of days as their parents with the purchase of a 5 or more day adult lift ticket at regular prices. Steamboat Resort offers a full line of ski and snowboard lessons to suit every age and skill level, and don’t forget to check out special packaged deals.
Need some winter wear? Shops are conveniently located downtown and on the mountain. They can outfit the whole family with high performance gear so you can enjoy your day skiing the best Olympic style slopes in North America.
If you are planning a family Steamboat vacation with kids in tow, the kids ski programs, kids-only terrain and lifts, and family ski vacation deals like Kids Ski Free make a family Steamboat vacation the perfect choice. The kids programs at Steamboat are some of the top in the country. When mom and dad want a night out together alone, the Kid's Adventure Club offers the kids a night out with supervised activities like games and movies. Reservations are required and space is on an as-available basis.
Hopefully you’ll find this information helpful in planning your next Steamboat vacation.
