Escape to Bear Creek in Steamboat Springs!

Welcome to Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Steamboat is a charming mountain town that has retained its western spirit and hometown friendliness.  

Steamboat was named by early settlers, who mistook the sounds coming from the numerous natural hot springs for the whistle of a steamboat. The town, nationally nicknamed 'Ski Town USA' because it has produced more Olympians than any other place in America, has approximately 6,000 year-round residents (including 43 Winter Olympic athletes - so far!) and boasts a long ranching history.

Winter activities include skiing at a world class resort, snow-boarding, tubing,   ice-skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, elk feeding, dog sledding, ice fishing, ice climbing, powder cat skiing, snowmobiling and sleigh rides.

Enjoy a soak at Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs   (swim suits optional at night) or improving your ice-driving skills at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School.  Don't forget the unique shopping!   

The locals here will say, "You come for the winters, but stay for the summers." Summer in Steamboat is the best time of the year enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you in the pristine Yampa Valley.  Activities include a visit to one of the art galleries,  world-class fly-fishing, golfing, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, balloon rides, alpine slides,  ATV rides,  horseback riding, pro rodeos, swimming at the hot springs in town, kayaking, tubing and rafting down the Yampa River.

When the evening arrives, you can stay home and throw a few steaks on the grill or venture out to enjoy the wide variety of over 70 bars and restaurants (casual to fine-dining).  Several night clubs offer live music and dancing, and a comedy club keeps the fun on tap!  

Before bed,  you can relax in your own quiet retreat and slip into the private hot tub to count the multitudes of stars.   

Annual events include the Strings in the Mountains concerts, Rainbow Weekend (a hot air balloon rodeo), the Marathon, Cowboy Roundup Days, Side-Walk Sale Days, the Fall Foliage Festival, Steamboat Mountain Brewfest, the Winter Carnival, the SnowBall, the St. Patrick's Day Torchlight Parade, and the Cardboard Classic.

Steamboat Springs is 157 miles northwest of Denver and is easily accessible by car or by plane.  During ski season, non-stop jet flights (up to Boeing 757 size ), and are available from major cities nationwide, with connections from over 150 other cities.

It's all right here in Steamboat - "Ski Town USA!"