Experience a Start and Finish in one place! Steamboat Springs, the Bike Town USA Stage, is the only host city featuring a race Finish on Friday August 26th and a race Start on Saturday August 27th. Steamboat is also one of two host cities to feature the US Paracycling Challenge. If all this spectator action is not enough, join in all the action in the STARS Charity Ride!
Steamboat has set the stage for a weekend of packed events, including the US Pro Cycling Challenge Lifestyle Expo, Sierra Nevada Beer Garden and live entertainment on Main Street Steamboat; The US Paracycling Challenge, STARS Charity Ride, Moots and Kent Eriksen Cycles factory tours, Strings Music Festival performance, Farmers Market and one of our renowned Free Summer Concerts featuring 3 Twins Broadband Featuring Members of the Subdudes. The celebration would not be complete without a spectacular fireworks display!
The Yampa River runs right through downtown Steamboat Springs. Tubing down the river is a highlight for little and big kids alike, while others watch the picturesque world – and tubers – go by from one of the many restaurants and bars lining the banks. Fly fishing enthusiasts wade in more serene sections. Not far away, you can sail, wake-board, -skate, -surf or Hydrafoil on Steamboat Lake or Stagecoach Lake.
Steamboat Springs offers some of the greatest cycling experiences to be had on this planet. This is no idle boast! Over 500 miles of single-track cross country trails, more than anywhere else in the USA, are complimented by anetwork of county roads that showcase a beautiful corner of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We bike to the hot springs, free summer concerts, happy hour and everything in between! You can rent bikes from Orange Peel or Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare.
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Steamboat’s historic downtown district is a mecca of eclectic shopping and dining. Tantalize your tastebuds with artfully prepared local produce at Bistro CV, margarita’s on the rooftop deck at The Rio overlooking Main Street Steamboat, refreshing cocktails by the river at Sweetwater Grill, the best ravioli outside of Italy at Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Diner, and the-best-wings-you’ve-ever-had at the Steamboat Smokehouse.
Take a therapeutic soak in Steamboat’s Strawberry Park Hot Springs, one of the most beautiful mineral springs in the world. Alternately, the kids will love the water slide, climbing wall, lap pool and diving boards at the Old Town Hot Springs in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Fish Creek Falls is a 283-foot cascading waterfall which pours out of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, just 5 minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs. Take a leisurely walk to the waterfall overlook on the paved wheelchair accessible trail, or hike the Fish Creek Falls trails to the spectacular upper falls.
Take the gondola up Mount Werner where hiking and mountain biking trails traverse wildflower meadows and green aspen groves.
Bulls, barrels, bucking broncos and more await at the Pro Rodeo Series Friday and Saturday nights.
A historic 1909 railroad station, the Depot was converted into a gallery and performing arts venue.
The Tread of Pioneers Museum features local ranching, mining, Native American history and pioneer life, plus a comprehensive history of skiing exhibit.
Steamboat Springs is home to two places to soak: the Old Town Hot Springs is located in town and has mineral pools, two 230 foot water slides and a climbing wall. The Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located 7 miles outside of town in the midst of the National Forest for a rustic and relaxing environment.
The Main Street Farmers’ Market features edible goods and artistic wares from over 40 vendors at the weekly downtown market.
The Core Trail is 7 miles of paved walking and biking trail from the ski area to downtown Steamboat. The scenery along the river can’t be beat! Plus bars, restaurants, parks and picnic spots line the way.
Find your perfect home away from home between the race Start at the Steamboat Ski Area to the race Finish in downtown Steamboat Springs. Choose from high-end luxury lodging with private hot tubs to accommodations that won't bust your bank! Save 15% off lodging and gondola tickets. To book, call (866) 680-6799 or visit SteamboatProCycling.com
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Located on the west end of Steamboat Springs,. Big House Burgers specializes in high quality burgers made from local beef.
Majestic Italian Diner Eat big, talk loud and break a few rules. Wonderful Italian cuisine including pastas, pizzas, salads, and other tasty meals.
Don’t miss any of these three great restaurants- Rex’s American Bar & Grill Rex's strives to be the fun, entertaining, place where you enjoy the best homemade food and service from a friendly, attentive staff. Our Chefs take care in making everything from scratch, using the highest quality, all-natural ingredients the way it is meant to be.
High end dining on the mountain. Chef Kate Rench and her dedicated team craft a bounty of fresh produce into the year’s lightest, most refreshing fare, bursting with flavor. Only the most select cuts from regional ranches, and impeccably fresh-sustainably harvested seafood, will pass the scrutiny of Kate’s watchful eye. Your plate reveals beautifully presented, vibrant ingredients, kissed by the sun.