Red Rooster Inn, Glenwood Springs, CO - Fall Foliage

I've always thought Colorado was just out of this world as far as autumn leaves changing to those gorgeous colors that take so well with almost any camera. My choice used to be Steamboat Springs until someone mentioned we should check out Glenwood Springs. Both places are amazing, yet Glenwood Springs wins for a sweet collection of everything you dream of when considering a road trip to see the autumn leaves.

At every turn you see two things; snow-capped mountains, and leaves that are changing to the most dramatic colors you've ever seen. Welcome to Glenwood Sprins.


A photo of a French country house inspired the design for this elegant mountaintop inn. Kids are surely welcome. It's like visiting a close friend's house. The changing gold and ruby jewel tones of poplars, aspens and oaks among the evergreens are as rich and varied as a kaleidoscope.

Above the tree line, it will be snowing on Mount Sopris. Below, wide-open pastures stretch for miles. Stroll down for a closer look at the grazing cows. 970-928-8293; red-rooster-inn.com.

The Red Rooster Inn offers elegantly rustic guest house accommodations between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and specializes in spa packages and gourmet cooking classes. We are a B&B for the young and young at heart. They focus on comfort and quality in the European tradition, including homemade breakfasts using fresh and all-natural ingredients (real butter, eggs from cage-free hens, real cream, organic free-trade coffee), homemade natural soaps, all-cotton linens on real feather beds...a taste of Europe in the Rocky Mountains.

Often referred to as "Tuscany in the Rockies," an integral part of the Red Rooster's unique appeal is the land that surrounds it. If you're interested in exploring the valley beyond, there's always Aspen; the natural hot-springs pool and spa in Glenwood Springs; world-class golfing and fly-fishing in Carbondale and Basalt; the almost ghost-town of Marble-all are within a fifteen to forty-five minute drive from the Red Rooster. Cross-country and downhill skiing, ice-skating and sledding in the winter (4WD vehicle is highly recommended); hiking, biking, horseback-riding, swimming, rafting, golfing, fishing in the summer.

Lodging at the Red Rooster follows a few simple rules: beds you sink into and never want to get out of; bookshelves filled with great books; loads of private nooks, both indoors and out; indulgent baths with homemade natural soaps; quiet nights and invigorating mornings; rooms with a view.



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