Take A Dip In The Most Magical Hotel Pool In America This Summer
By Catherine Armstrong|Published June 05, 2018
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
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One of the best things about staying at a hotel is enjoying the pool, and you can find some pretty amazing swimming pools in the country’s most luxurious hotels. Here’s a hotel that has a gorgeous swimming pool with a few added advantages – it’s surrounded by stunning natural beauty, and it’s also the world’s largest hot springs pool. If you haven’t visited Glenwood Hot Springs in Glenwood, Colorado, it’s time to book your trip.
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort was first built as a small resort in 1888.
Dubbed the "Spa of the Rockies," this resort now boasts the largest hot springs pool in the world. You'll find the resort at 415 E. 6th St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
These mineral-rich waters were recognized for their healing powers by the Ute Indians who once lived here, and you'll benefit from the healing properties, too.
The hot springs pump 3.5 million gallons of water every day, and these waters contain 15 minerals that will relax your tired muscles and reenergize you. The minerals are absorbed through your skin and offer many different benefits. For instance, the calcium in the water promotes bone growth, and the sulfate relieves pain and helps your body produce collagen which leads to glowing skin, and thick, healthy hair.
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Set against the beautiful, rugged Rocky Mountains, this pool is the length of two city blocks.
The main pool is a jaw-dropping 405 feet long, and holds 1,071,000 gallons of water. The temperature of the big pool is a constant 90 degrees, which is perfect for splashing and playing. The smaller pool is considered a "therapy pool," and it's all about the soaking here. The temperature is maintained at 105 degrees, and it's 100 feet long, with 91,000 gallons of mineral-rich water.
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As if the huge pool wasn't enough, there are also two exciting waterslides that drop you four stories as you twist and turn through the tunnel along more than 300 feet.
Check out the special Tidal Wave Package at the lodge, which include breakfast, all-day pool admission, unlimited waterslide rides, and a pizza lunch poolside. Click here for more information on the Tidal Wave package.
Can't make it to Glenwood Springs this summer? No worries - this pool is perfect for soaking in during the winter months, too.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Pool is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Visit the resort’s website for more information, and stay up-to-date on the latest happenings by following the resort on it’s Facebook page.
