Glenwood Springs via Amtrak, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a wonderful place to visit. Haven’t heard of it? It’s the cutest and trendiest little town in the mountains, at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers. There’s something for everyone in Glenwood Springs, from river rafting, soaking in hot springs, fishing, hiking, cycling, shopping, restaurants, and even a theme park. While you can drive here, the closest airport is about an hour away in Aspen, CO and the fare is about $400 RT plus car rental. I want to share with you how easy (and inexpensive!) it is to travel to Glenwood Springs via Amtrak (only $68 RT with a spring fare sale).

And while Glenwood Springs is a great location for families, young adults, and adventurers, it also works really well for a retired couple like my husband and I. We chose to travel to Glenwood Springs via Amtrak because of all the benefits of train travel: low coach fares, scenic views without driving, convenience, and proximity. We live in Utah and could have driven to Glenwood Springs in about 5 hours…or take the train for a beautiful 7-hour scenic tour through the Rocky Mountains. The train option worked so well for us because Glenwood Springs is easily walkable. Continue reading for our two-day itinerary and tips for how you can duplicate our experience… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).