Posted by John Peretz on Mon, Feb 08, 2010 @ 08:10 AM
It's Valenine's Day this weekend, and we're often asked what people can do to celebrate special holidays in Steamboat Springs. Here's our list of the top 6 things to do in Steamboat for Valentine's Day.
- Don't just give one card, give several. Plan your day a little bit and buy several Valentine's Day cards, then hide them throughout the day. You can go to the Dollar Store in Walmart Plaza and get 4 cards for $2, so it doesn't have to set you back $15 or more. Put one in the vanity area of the bathroom, another in the car, one in a purse, another on the pillow in the evening. This year, be a romantic.
- Give Personal Gift Certificates. One of the things I enjoy most is when my wife gives me gift certificates . It could be a babysitting coupon, a gift certificate to go on a hike with me (something I like to do but she doesn't), a certificate to do what I want to do one evening, etc. The opportunities are limitless, and you know your partner better than anyone, so think of what they like and then give him/her something special!
- Forget the Chocolate, get a Couple's Massage in Steamboat. All Season Wellness, a hip, new Asian-infused Day Spa in Steamboat Springs, is the only spa in town that offers a Couple's Massage, where two people get a massage in the same room by two different therapists. If that's not perfect for the two of you, the spa also offers Massage Gift Certificates in Steamboat for other spa packages, including the Mountain Man Makeover for your guy.
- Have Lunch at Ragnar's. Located on the mountain, and only accessible by skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing, Ragnar's is an exceptional (and romantic) restaurant, and the chocolate cake is awesome. Have a romantic day on the mountain and make Ragnor's a stop along the way.
- Make dinner reservations and have some bubbly. Here's two recommendations: on the higher end, there's Cafe Diva, our favorite restaurant in Steamboat, but a little on the expensive side. Or, since the Saint's just won the big game, go to Sunpie's Bistro on Yampa Street for some Cajon food and a very casual atmosphere with Hurricanes and po'boys.
- Live a little on the wild side at Strawberry Park Hot Springs. This treasure, a little out of town, is a natural hot springs, and is clothing optional after dark. Yes, it's true, so if you or your partner has a wild streak, head to the hot springs. You need snow tires or a four-wheel drive to get there, or use the tour bus that will transport you to this very secluded and steamy spot!
In any event, have a great Valentine's Day weekend in Steamboat, be a romantic, and enjoy time with your partner. Life is short!
Posted by John Peretz on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 @ 05:40 AM
Steamboat Springs 2010 Winter Carnival kicks into high gear this weekend. The flurry of signature activities include Ski Jumping at Howlesen Hill, a Tubing Party, family events through downtown, ice sculptures, the famous Lighted Man during the Saturday night extravaganza that includes fireworks, and the legendary Diamond Hitch Parade on Sunday morning with the world's only high school marching band on skis.
This is the 97th edition of Winter Carnival, one of the coolest events in any ski town in America. Winter Carnival has been featured in many national magazine and on network television, including Ski Magazine and Good Morning America.
This 2010 Winter Carnival will have special meaning for Ski Town USA® since the town will be sending 17 athletes to the 2010 Winter Olympics in a special send-off at the downtown Court House on Friday Evening. Steamboat Springs continues its amazing run at the Winter Olympics, having sent more athletes to the winter games than any other city in America. This year's group of 17 participants will compete in five different disciplines and represent four countries.
The Saturday and Sunday morning street events include various races on horses and skis, with children participating in the street slalom, ski joring, a donkey jump and several ring and spear/box contests on a snow-covered Lincoln Avenue through downtown.
Saturday night's main event at Howelsen Hill includes ski jumping, aerials, a torch parade, the famous Lighted Man and the winter's best fireworks display.
The Sunday Diamond Hitch Parade starts at 11:30 am and features the most unlikely high school band you'll ever see, since they're on skis!
We hope that you decide to visit Steamboat Springs during the 2010 Winter Carnival. While you're here, stop at the newest day spa in Steamboat Springs, All Season Wellness, a hip, Asian-infused day spa located mid-town next to McDonald's.
Posted by John Peretz on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 @ 09:56 AM
There are a lot of things to do in Steamboat over Thanksgiving weekend. Here's our list of the 5 best things to do this weekend:
- Go Skiing or Boarding. The Mountain officially opens this Wednesday, November 25 with Scholarship Day benefiting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC). The mountain will continue to be open every day until it closes in mid-April.
- Go the Strawberry Park Hot Springs. A little out of town, but a favorite for locals and visitors alike, the natural hot springs are a real treat for the entire family. And for those a little more adventurous, it's clothing optional after dark. No kidding.
- Get a Thai Massage at Steamboat Hottest New Day Spa. All Season Wellness recently opened their doors at 1120 S. Lincoln Ave. between the mountain and downtown, next to McDonald's Try a top-rated Thai massage for a hip, Far East experience in the middle of the wild west.
- Go to the Ghost Ranch Saloon for some live Music. The recently opened Ghost Ranch Saloon has what's been missing in Steamboat for some time -- a large music venue that attracts top name bands that was designed from the ground up just for music. The sound quality and vibe is outstanding.
- Take a hike up Spring Creek Trail. Even in the winter, the Spring Creek trail is an excellent choice, as you hike along a natural creek in the middle of nature. You'll find you're look of nature renewed as you get a nice workout, too. It's great for families, runners and for people with dogs
Those are top five for Thanksgiving weekend, and for that matter, any weekend that you're in Steamboat. Come up this weekend and enjoy a getaway from the hustle and bustle of urban living.
