Hot springs, skiing, rafting, hiking, golf, tours, and everything else to do in the valley.
Natural hot springs pools tucked in the woods outside town.
Best of the Boat 2025Shuttle/tour service out to Strawberry Park Hot Springs.
In-town hot springs pools, water slide, climbing wall, gym, spa and yoga studio.
Best of the Boat 2025Yoga studio.
Gym and fitness center.
Gym and fitness center.
Indoor climbing gym.
Pilates and fitness studio.
Local history museum (formerly Tread of Pioneers Museum).
Best of the Boat 2025Community art center.
Paint-and-sip art studio.
Art studio.
Local history museum in Hayden.
Art gallery.
Bowling alley.
Movie theater.
Tennis and pickleball courts.
Public gardens along the river, free to visit; also hosts outdoor yoga classes.
Gymnastics facility, popular for kids' birthday parties.
Popular in-town playground.
Family fun park with a maze and games.
Popular USFS trailhead leading to a waterfall.
USFS trailhead for hiking and mountain biking.
Trail network right above downtown for hiking and biking.
Easy in-town trail along Spring Creek.
High-alpine pass known for huge snowfall and summer trails.
Trails and scenic overlooks along US-40.
Summit hike with panoramic views near Clark.
Lift-served mountain bike park.
Bike shop, rentals and repairs.
Bike shop, rentals and repairs.
Bike repair and service.
Steamboat's downhill ski area on Mt Werner. Reader-voted top runs: North St. Pats & Rolex (black), Buddy's Run & Heavenly Daze (blue).
Cross-country/Nordic skiing on Emerald Mountain.
Nordic skiing and ski jumps at Howelsen Hill.
Groomed Nordic ski trails at Haymaker Golf Course.
Snowcat-accessed powder skiing on Buffalo Pass.
In-town ski hill, home of Steamboat's ski jumping tradition.
Indoor ice rink for skating and hockey.
Snow tubing hill at Howelsen Hill.
Snow tubing, horseback rides, snowmobiling and sleigh rides.
Hands-on winter/snow driving instruction.
Guided dog sled tours.
Guided dog sled tours (Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works).
Guided snowshoe tours.
Sleigh ride with a dinner service.
Naturalist-guided tours and environmental programs.
Guided snowmobile tours.
Guided snowmobile tours.
Guided climbing instruction and trips.
Paved trail running along the Yampa River through town — walk, bike, or access the river.
Rafting and fly fishing outfitter.
Whitewater rafting trips on the Yampa River.
Stand-up paddleboard rentals and tours.
Kayak rentals and gear.
Boat access and marina services at Steamboat Lake.
Boat rentals at Stagecoach Reservoir.
State park with camping, boating, fishing and trails.
Quiet no-wake lake with camping and fishing.
Reservoir with camping, boating and fishing near Oak Creek.
Horseback riding outfitter near Oak Creek.
Fly fishing gear and guided trips.
Guided fly fishing trips.
Fly fishing outfitter.
Fly fishing outfitter.
18-hole golf course.
Golf course at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.
18-hole golf course near Catamount.
Golf course and ranch.
Private golf club.
Scenic helicopter rides.
Hot air balloon rides over the valley.
In-town escape room.
Guest ranch offering horseback rides and trips.
Outdoor outfitter near Steamboat Lake.
Horseback riding ranch.
Sporting clays / shotgun range.
Hunting and fishing outfitter.
Outdoor outfitter near Steamboat Lake.
Alpine slide ride down Howelsen Hill.
Saturdays, June–September, on Main Street.
Friday & Saturday nights, June–August.
60+ live music performances, June through August, at an outdoor concert pavilion.
Best of the Boat 2025Free weekly summer concert series at Snow Bowl.
Annual Fourth of July celebration.
Annual festival celebrating sandhill cranes in the valley.
Homemade cardboard sled race, a Winter Carnival tradition.
Local dance performance company.
Pro rodeo cowboys race down the ski slopes on skis.
Winter bluegrass music festival.