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Visit Glenwood Springs for the 114th annual Strawberry Days Festival

Strawberry Days in Glenwood Springs is Colorado’s oldest civic celebration. It takes place in historic Glenwood Springs at Sayre (Strawberry) Park every June. The 2011 Strawberry Days will run from June 17- 19, with the parade taking place on June 18.   Activities also include the crowning of Miss Strawberry Days, top-notch entertainment, numerous artisans and food booths, a Kidsfest with a petting zoo, rides and quality children’s entertainment, and, of course, don’t forget the free strawberries and ice cream on Saturday, that they have had for the past century. The 2011 Strawberry Days theme is "There’s no place like home" – come make Glenwood Springs, Colorado your home for this summer weekend.

Don’t miss out on all the fun!

Book your vacation now and stay at one of Glenwood Springs two premier hotels. The Hotel Denver downtown right next door to the award winning brewpub that will be serving their popular Strawberry Daze Ale during the festival weekend or stay at the Hotel Glenwood Springs at the base of Iron Mountain with it’s family friendly indoor water park.

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A Full Day of Fun for Everyone!

Looking for an exciting family vacation this spring? Come visit Glenwood Springs and enjoy the many activities at the Caverns Adventure Park. Go underground and explore stunning caverns and formations. Fly down the mountain on the alpine coaster. Hang on to your seat in the 4D Ride Theater. And fly through the air over scenic Glenwood Canyon, the Giant Swing.

Now open 7 days a week, but still offering the Winter Fun Pass through May 6th. Starting May 7th, all of the rides should open and new day pass rates will kick in.

Spring Hours
March 11 through May 26
Open 7 days a week
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

And the Lookout Grille is open for lunch and snacks!

Winter Fun Pass Through May 6th for $29
Includes the tram ride, unlimited rides on the Alpine Coaster, Laser Tag and 4D Motion Theater, plus the cave tour.

Don’t Forget to Mark Your Calendars!
Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 24
The annual Easter Egg Hunt and a chance to win free passes! The hunt begins at 1 p.m. It’s a popular event, so please plan to arrive at the tram base no later than noon. Don’t forget your camera, the Easter Bunny will be here for photos and lots of fun!

Come stay at the Hotel Glenwood Springs and ride the gondola up to the Caverns right outside the hotel.

GoGlenwood.com is a Glenwood Springs travel site that makes it easy and efficient for travelers to book Glenwood Springs hotel and activites online.

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Some of the best skiing in Colorado is enjoyed in the months of March and April. Heavy snowfall, blue skies and warm temperatures make it easy to have a blast sailing down the slopes with family and friends. Where better to enjoy your spring break than in beautiful Glenwood Springs skiing on Sunlight Mountain. Sunlight Mountain Resort is a unique Colorado winter playground that is affordable and is family oriented. Come and stay for spring break and book you rooms at one of Glenwood Springs two premier hotels. The Hotel Denver and The Hotel Glenwood Springs. The Hotel Denver, steps from the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the world’s largest hot springs pool and right next door to the the award-winning Glenwood Canyon Brewpub. Or The Hotel Glenwood Springs, with it’s own family fun water park with an indoor waterslide. Located at the base of Iron Mountain, you can take the tram up to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. There you can enjoy spectacular caverns, thrill rides, and a view of the mountain you just spent the day conquering.

So make Glenwood Springs your Spring Break destination this year!

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Glenwood Canyon Brewpub Celebrates its Fifteen Year Anniversary

A landmark brewery and restaurant in historic Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the award-winning Glenwood Canyon Brewpub celebrates a milestone anniversary for serving handcrafted beer, hearty food, and great memories to visitors and residents alike.

Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company gratefully extends a celebratory toast to all of the visitors and residents who have supported them for 15 years.

No one can say for certain who made the first beer, but archeologists have determined that brewing was well established at least 6,000 years ago in Babylon. Beer was also popular in ancient Egypt where it was brewed commercially. The familiar golden brew continues to make history in downtown Glenwood Springs, Colorado, at Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, a popular establishment in the historic Hotel Denver. Since opening on March 15, 1996, the Brewpub has served almost 14,000 barrels of handcrafted ales and lagers to an appreciative local and visiting clientele. Their award-winning brews are enjoyed with a variety of pub fare favorites, including fish & chips, burgers, enchiladas, steaks and their signature smoked chicken pizza.

Affectionately known by locals as the Brewpub, they have earned a multitude of awards for food, atmosphere and of course, beer. As recently as last December, they were chosen by CBS Denver as one of the top five brewpubs for dining in Colorado. They have also won seven medals at the prestigious global World Beer Cup competition and nine at the Great American Beer Festival. Four of their beers are Gold Medal winners.

Glenwood Canyon Brewpub was founded by Steve and April Carver, owners of the Hotel Denver since 1991, and Jim and Bill Carver from Durango. When Steve and April were visiting Durango in September, 1996, they had breakfast with the Carver brothers and soon after formed a partnership to convert an existing facility on the first floor of the Hotel Denver into a brewpub. The Glenwood Canyon Brewpub was modeled after the Carver Brewing Co. in Durango, which was founded in 1988. Construction on the project began on January 1, 1996 and Glenwood Canyon Brewpub served its first beer a fast 74 days later. Though the two Carver families are not related, they share a love of finely crafted microbrews.

Brewery Manager Ken Jones was hired from Carver Brewing Co. and has worked at Glenwood Canyon Brewpub since it was founded. Kitchen Manager Tim Mason has been with the company for more than fourteen years as well. Both are also partners in the Brewpub. Front of the House Manager Trudy Fleming has worked at the Brewpub for nearly nine years.

The most popular beers at the Brewpub are: Hanging Lake Honey Ale, Grizzly Creek Raspberry Wheat, St. James Irish Red, No Name Nut Brown Ale, Vapor Cave India Pale Ale, and Old Depot Porter. They also maintain a rotating selection of seasonal favorites, including Strawberry Daze Ale, Barrel Rolls Oktoberfest and Hot Pot Barley Wine to name a few.

The popularity of these standard and specialty beers is validated by the 150,000 growlers of beer sold since the brewpub’s inception, or about 10,000 annually. A growler is a sealed half-gallon glass jug, which is refilled and reused indefinitely, making it an efficient and environmentally friendly way to purchase and store beer. Every growler sold keeps five bottles or cans out of the waste stream.

Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company gratefully extends a celebratory toast to all of the visitors and residents who have supported them for 15 years. With great pride, they look forward to serving their hometown of Glenwood Springs for many years to come.

About Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company

Established in 1996, Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company serves handcrafted beer, lunch and dinner seven days a week. A Glenwood Springs landmark, the Brewpub is located downtown in the resort town of Glenwood Springs, in the historic Hotel Denver, directly across from the Amtrak train depot. The Brewpub seats 150 and can accommodate groups of 40 for meals, or up to 70 for parties. They also cater events at other meeting spaces within the Hotel Denver, which can accommodate up to 100 people at a time. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am to midnight. 402 Seventh Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, 970-945-1276, http://www.glenwoodcanyon.com

Media Contacts:
Ken Jones, Brewery Manager & Partner
Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company
970-945-1276
ken(at)thehoteldenver(dot)com

Vicky Nash, Public Relations Representative
Resort Trends, Inc. – media communications for the travel & tourism industry
970-948-4923
vicky(at)resorttrends(dot)com

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Check out the new Pullman restaurant just down from other Glenwood favorites

The downtown dining experience is something you do not want to miss. Seventh street has been revitalized with the addition of the new Pullman restaurant, an expanded Juicy Lucy’s, and our longtime favorites. Offering up an modern and cultured atmosphere with unique and one-of-a-kind flavors, the Pullman brings another choice to those visitors looking to try something different. Of course you still have the popular Juicy Lucy’s available to satisfy your surf and turf desires. The Riviera adds an exciting bar experience with appetizers that leave you wanting dinner. If you are hungry for some tasty BBQ, look no further than Rib City Grill just down the street. The family friendly atmosphere and home grown brew of the Glenwood BrewPub cannot be matched and have take home growlers available to enjoy an share with your friends when you get back home.

Come and experience what Glenwood has to offer in the word of good eats and friendly company.

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The Hotel Glenwood Springs, located just six blocks from the world famous Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and next door to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Tram

The Hotel Glenwood Springs, a 72-room hotel and suite property, is just six blocks from the world famous Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and next door to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Tram. It offers impeccably clean and comfortable lodging that longstanding Glenwood Springs visitors have come to expect. It also presents unexpected amenities like the Splash Pool Family Fun Center, the onsite indoor swimming and play area.

March 4, 2011 Glenwood Springs, Colorado–In the early days of Glenwood Springs’ resort history, the Hotel Glenwood was a legendary downtown bed and board place where Doc Holliday lodged and President Theodore Roosevelt attended swanky events. The new Hotel Glenwood Springs takes the best of the past and combines it with the hospitality and amenities of the present. The result is a unique, independent, quality lodging option inspired by historic precedent.

The new Hotel Glenwood Springs is held by Caverns Centre LLC, a group comprised of local Roaring Fork Valley individuals. True to their Western roots and independent ideas, the group felt it was paramount for this property to be an autonomous hotel versus a branded chain.

"Our guests tell us they prefer our local hotel to a corporate franchise; many visitors feel the cookie-cutter approach detracts from the connection to a town’s culture and the prevailing sense of place," says Scott Olpin, General Manager of The Hotel Glenwood Springs. "With a chain or nationally flagged hotel, people get the same basic product regardless of location. We think Glenwood Springs is far too special a destination for this approach. At the Hotel Glenwood Springs we welcome guests who are seeking distinctive decor and experiences, high quality amenities, comfort, and value." Typical rates at the Hotel Glenwood Springs are quite competitive and start at $89 for a double queen room, $99 for a king room, and $139 for a king kitchenette suite, depending upon the season and availability.

In the smoke-free 72-room Hotel Glenwood Springs, unique amenities include fireplace rooms, select suites with whirlpools, a fitness center and free wireless internet access. Most unique of its onsite amenities is the indoor Splash Pool Family Fun Center, with its kid-friendly zero depth entry, slides, fountains, water basketball, and whirlpool. The Hotel Glenwood Springs is six blocks from the renowned Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, and is literally at the base of the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, a top ranked amusement park with a tram to the top, tours of ancient underground caverns, thrill rides and amusements that appeal to all ages. Packages are available that bundle lodging stays at the Hotel Glenwood Springs with Glenwood Hot Springs Pool passes and day passes to Glenwood Caverns. A popular value-added option is a free movie and pizza package, available to all guests staying for a third consecutive night.

The hotel is positioned at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, which afford world class fly fishing and rafting. The rivers can be accessed by a short two block walk from the front door of the Hotel Glenwood Springs. For cyclists, walkers and joggers, the trailhead for the 44-mile Rio Grande Trail, a bike route that goes all the way from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, Colorado, is just steps from the property.

The extensive list of amenities continues, making the Hotel Glenwood Springs an unbeatable place to stay for business travelers, couples, immediate and extended families, and groups. The property has a business center for e-mail and fax correspondence, a 1,000 square foot meeting space, complimentary newspapers, cable TV, onsite laundry, movie rentals, inclusive rates for up to five family members in a double queen or suite room, and even pet-friendly rooms for well-mannered dogs.

Business and corporate travelers enjoy the centralized location with ample free parking and free wireless. Very large rooms contribute to a productive and comfortable stay.

The Hotel Glenwood Springs may indeed rewrite history, for redefining distinctive leisure and business stays in quality, independent accommodations in Glenwood Springs, an extraordinary Colorado destination.

About the Hotel Glenwood Springs

The 72-room Hotel Glenwood Springs is independently owned and operated by Caverns Centre LLC. Ideal for business and leisure travelers, it offers standard hotel rooms, whirlpool and fireplace suites, extended stay suites, meeting space, and an indoor water play park. Hotel Glenwood Springs is at the base of the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, six blocks from the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, and close to the town’s historic center. It is located at 52000 Two Rivers Park Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Reservations may be made by calling toll free at 888-411-8188 or online at www.thehotelglenwoodsprings.com.

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Fall is a great time to fish in Glenwood Springs

So my buddy G is the ultimate fall guy.

“Out of all the seasons,” Said G, “Fall is my favorite.”

You’ve heard of ski bums?  

Allow G to introduce you to fishing’s version of the ski bum.

“Trout Bums!”

According to Trout Bums, September is one of the best times to fish in Glenwood Springs.

Why?

“Hey buddy, do the math,” Said G.

• Less crowds + more river = more fish per fisherman
• More bugs + hungry fish = ample opportunity

Some other factors that that make this prime time on the rivers include shorter days and cooler temperatures and the September hatches that include caddis and blue-wing olives.

Additionally, as the water gets colder and the rivers settle down, the spawning instincts of the brown trout become more aggressive.

“Now if that isn’t foreplay for a fisherman, I don’t know what is,” Said G.

The Fryingpan, the Roaring Fork and the Crystal Rivers offer some of the best fly and lure fishing for trout in the United States. The Pan offers catch-and-release sections below Ruedi Reservoir and the Fork offers the best mountain whitefish angling in the state.

“That’s proof,” Said G. “It’s time to leaf the city this fall and get here.”

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You gotta get here.

G is the adventuresome underground blogger for GoGlenwood.com. G and his family have been in Glenwood Springs since the 1880s. Please enjoy G’s fishing quote of the day by Izaak Walton (1593 – 1683), an English writer best known as the author of The Compleat Angler.

“Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learnt.”

Nestled between Aspen and Vail, Glenwood Springs is famous for its grand gestures

• Glenwood Hot Springs Pool: established in 1888, is the world’s largest outdoor mineral pool.

• Thrilling rides at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park – adrenaline-junkies love the giant swing that launches riders 1,300 feet over the Colorado River!

• World-class fishing with Roaring Fork Anglers.
• Ride miles of a paved recreation path through Glenwood Canyon.
• Take a 15-minute Gondola ride up to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and tour the famous Fairy Caves.
• Hike to Linwood Cemetery, the memorial of famous gunslinger Doc Holliday.

Halfway between Aspen and Vail.

Half as glamorous.

Half the price.

We don’t think you’ll mind.

GoGlenwood.com

You gotta get here.

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Come stay at this historic Hotel Denver right in the heart of Glenwood Springs

How about a trip on the train traveling through the beautiful Rocky Mountains where your end destination is a town located on the banks of the Colorado River? The best part about traveling to Glenwood Springs by train and staying at the Hotel Denver is that when you arrive you just walk out the doors of the train station and you are directly across the street from the hotel lobby! Not only is the train station conveniently located by this historic hotel, but you are in the heart of Glenwood where you can walk a block to some of the best restaurants in town, walk across the bridge to the Hot Springs Pool, walk along the river trails, or grab a beer at the Glenwood Brewpub located directly in the hotel. This place is for you if you want to experience the best hospitality in town.

Not only is the hotel conveniently located but the new concierge service makes it easy to book all of the attractions around Glenwood, plus you receive savings. Attractions such as rafting, zip lining, Glenwood Cavern Adventure Park, Hot Springs Pool tickets and much more! 

You gotta get here!

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A benefit to help a local fighting her second dose of cancer

Are you traveling to Glenwood Springs this weekend of July 23rd-25th and looking for something to do? How about a Friday night of family bowling at the New Castle Burning Mountain Bowl? A benefit is being put on to help a local, Dawn Horner, with fighting her second dose of cancer. You must hear her story! Dawn first beat cervical cancer, then her house burnt down to the ground right after, she then got diagnosed with breast cancer and her husband lost his job thereafter. What a life story? This event is from 5pm-9pm and there will be door prizes as well as a silent auction. Half of the bowling proceeds will be donated to this family to help with their financial needs in this time of difficulty.

While this could be a fun Friday evening activity to take part in, don’t forget to check out all the other fun Glenwood Springs has to offer. The list is long including: Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, bike riding in the Glenwood Canyon, rafting, zip lining, the Hot Springs Pool and much more! Don’t miss out on the fun! You gotta get here!

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