Oftentimes Steamboat Springs is associated with the winter sports scene. In actuality, it’s a town that can be enjoyed year round! It especially comes alive in the summer, with the warm temperatures causing the wildflowers to pop and the outdoor activities to flourish. If you’re planning a summer vacation with your family, consider visiting Steamboat Springs! Below, we’ll round up all the top kid-friendly activities to do in Steamboat Springs this summer and also discuss how booking a family-friendly vacation rental from Elevated Properties can make this the best summer ever.
Kid-Friendly Activities to Do in Steamboat Springs This Summer
After being inside a school building for the year, summer is for letting your kids stretch their limbs and be free in the sunshine! A summer in Steamboat Springs makes that easy to do – in fact, it’s encouraged. There are kid-friendly trails in Steamboat that can introduce kids to hiking, helping them pace themselves without completely tuckering out. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and summer sunshine at the following trails:
Spring Creek Panorama Trail is a local favorite. It’s a 1.4-mile loop trail, lined with aspen trees and ferns. It’s a pretty walk that’s gentle enough for kids. Walk along, keeping an eye out for wildlife, and continue on to see amazing panoramic views.
For incredible views without a grueling climb, Vista Nature Trail is great. The 1.1-mile loop is flat and offers great views speckled with wildflowers. Use the gondola to get up to the top while taking in the views from a different perspective.
Go on The Howler Alpine Slide
Is the slide your child’s favorite part of the playground? If so, treat them to an epic slide down the Howler Alpine Slide! Getting here is simple: Ride the chairlift up Howelsen Hill and then hop aboard a sled where you’ll zoom down a twisting, turning track through the forest. Don’t worry, your speed can be controlled using the handbrake. You’ll be enjoying yourself just as much as your kids will!
Take the Steamboat Gondola Ride
Riding on the Steamboat Gondola is a summer must. Take in the amazing sights of Steamboat from up high. Once you reach the top, you’ll find family-friendly walking paths, restaurants with outdoor dining, and grassy areas perfect for lounging and having a picnic.
Play Mini-Golf
Sometimes it’s the simple things that bring the most pleasure. Like mini-golf. Come to Amaze’n Steamboat Family Fun Park for a day playing mini golf. It’s an activity that’s challenging and fun. The course features creative holes, beautiful grounds that include a stream, and a laid-back vibe that’s perfect for a day when you don’t have anything planned.
Go Tubing on the Yampa River
Tubing down the Yampa River is a key part of a Steamboat Springs Summer. Come and experience a lazy river come to life! Cool off on a sunny afternoon by floating down the gentle rapids, passing rock features and riverbanks. Several outfitters in town rent tubes and offer shuttles to make it an easy experience. Be sure to check the river statistics, weather and temperature before heading out to the water so that everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time tubing down the river.
Take a Summer Tour
Give your kids the gift of adventure this summer with a kid-friendly Jeep, ATV or hot air balloon tour. Jeep tours and ATV rides will take you and the family in the mountains for some off-roading fun! Prefer to take to the skies instead? There’s a hot air balloon ride with your name on it. These tours will help you give your kids core childhood memories that they will remember forever!
Why Stay with Elevated Properties?
These kid friendly summer activities are sure to keep you occupied during your visit. But where you choose to stay can make or break your time in Steamboat Springs. Would you rather share a hotel room bed with your 5 year old who kicks in his sleep? Or give him his own big boy room and bed to enjoy?
We think the latter would help make this summer ever better. Elevated Properties offers a great selection of summer vacation rentals that are perfect for families. Parents and kids can have their own bedrooms where they can get the rest they need for amazing summer adventures.
These rentals also feature fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas and private outdoor spaces. Create kid-friendly recipes that your family is familiar with, or pack snacks according to meal schedules or allergies from the comfort of your vacation rental kitchen. Gather for movie nights or to play games together in your comfortable living space. Get your day started with coffee and breakfast on your private patio or balcony with views of the mountains, in the crisp fresh air.
Properties often include access to pools, game rooms, and outdoor BBQ areas – giving your kids more ways to enjoy their summer vacation. Why would you want to stay with anyone else? Choose Elevated Properties for the summer vacay of a lifetime.
Ready for a Steamboat Summer?
Make it a kid-friendly summer in Steamboat Springs with Elevated Properties! Experience the hiking, tubing, mini-golfing and other kid-friendly adventures to the fullest. Reach out today to reserve your stay! Search our rentals by view here.
