Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness as you celebrate this centuries-old holiday with your family. Most Christmas holidays involve cooking your favorite festive recipes and spending the day with your loved ones as you share your favorite Christmastime tales. This year, why not break the norm and treat those nearest and dearest to an epic getaway? The quaint municipality of Steamboat Springs in the majestic Colorado Mountains offers a unique setting, perfect for a tranquil December 25 escape. Here are top reasons to spend Christmas 2023 in Steamboat Springs.
Top Reasons to Spend Christmas 2023 in Steamboat Springs
Your choice of lodging can make or break your Christmas getaway. For Steamboat Springs’ most luxurious vacation rentals, look to Elevated Properties and choose from our extensive list of high-end holiday homes. We offer an impressive array of properties in Edgemont and Bear Claw, ranging from delightful 1-bed rentals to massive 6-bed homes for larger groups. Enjoy excellent amenities, including outdoor heated pools, complimentary WiFi, five-star concierge services, and a winter courtesy shuttle for all your transportation needs.
Riveting Snowshoeing Adventures
Steamboat Springs has numerous snowshoe trails, perfect for riveting snowshoeing adventures. Trilby Flats lies half an hour from Steamboat Springs, offering a peaceful one-mile route dotted with open meadows and pines. If you’re looking for a slightly more stern test, head to Sarvis Creek and hit the 12-mile trail as you ascend over 2,700 feet. Uranium Mine features a moderately arduous, secluded three-mile route with stunning canyon wall views and thick pine forests. For the best gear in Steamboat Springs, head to Ski Haus and choose from an expansive list of winter rentals, including high-end snowshoes.
Thrilling Biking Escapades
Don’t let the snowfall put a damper on your biking adventures. During winter, Howelsen Hill and Lake Catamount allow specially designed fat bikes access to their trails. Ride Workshop offers fat tire bike rentals, including four-hour half-day and 24-hour rentals. Each bike rental features a modern fat bike with 4.5-inch tires, an elementary tool kit, a helmet lined with merino wool, and route suggestions. There’s also an option of taking a guided tour, where an expert guide navigates you across the trail.
Soothing Hot Springs
The best way to beat the winter chill is to take a warm, soothing dip in one of Steamboat Springs’ iconic hot springs. Strawberry Park Hot Springs in Yampa Valley and Old Town Hot Springs in Steamboat’s downtown area offer a soothing, refreshing dip. Aside from hot-spring-fed pools, Old Town Hot Springs features a fitness center, two water slides, a lap pool, and a kiddie pool for the little ones. Strawberry Park Hot Springs delivers a more disconnected feel, with breathtaking views of Yampa Valley’s wilderness.
Exciting Hot Air Balloon Rides
Nothing can compare to the sensation of taking to the skies in a hot-air balloon ride. Wild West Balloon Adventures is a Colorado favorite, offering epic 45-minute hot-air balloon tours across Steamboat Springs. Captain Bud Whitehead is an FAA-certified pilot with over 1,000 flight hours, delivering a safe ballooning experience for you and your loved ones. Kids aged six and above can hop on board, making it an excellent choice for wholesome family fun.
Exhilarating Snow Tubing Journeys
Unleash your inner child with a scintillating snow tubing descent down the famous YeeHaw Tubing Hill in Saddleback Ranch. The hill features an ultra-modern tube-tow system to transport you and your loved ones to the top, where you speed down one of three runs. Choose from a one-hour or two-hour tubing session, with kids ages four and under enjoying free rides with an accompanying adult. At the bottom, Saddleback Ranch offers a warming lodge where you can grab a bite or warm up with a hot beverage.
Gorgeous Views at Fish Creek Falls
The majestic 280-foot Fish Creek Falls offers jaw-dropping views as the fresh, clear water descends Fish Creek Canyon. The falls lie nine minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs down Fish Creek Falls Road, making them easily accessible. Once there, take the brief quarter-mile hike along the gravel route and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lower section of the falls. After relishing the sights of the lower falls, take a 2.5-mile trek up the trail and enjoy the fall’s upper area as you take in the lovely landscape views.
Book Your Steamboat Springs Christmas Vacation Rental Today
Steamboat Springs has a proven track record of delivering thrilling wintertime getaways, making it the perfect location for a Christmas vacation. As you prepare for your Colorado Christmas escape, secure your holiday home with Elevated Properties. We are Steamboat Springs’ go-to for the best holiday accommodation, offering cozy and luxurious condos in Edgemont and Bear Claw. Contact us today to book your Steamboat Springs vacation rental and relish a Christmas getaway in elegance and comfort.
