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Scenes from Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Rabbit Ears Motel
The iconic pink sign for the historic Rabbit Ears Motel (where I spent two nights) greets new arrivals in Steamboat Springs
The main street running through Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Lincoln Avenue, the main road running through Steamboat Springs, is lined with bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries
Shops and restaurants in downtown Steamboat Springs
Shops and restaurants in downtown Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Smokehouse restaurant
The Steamboat Smokehouse restaurant and a gelato shop
Chief Theater
Entrance to the Chief Theater, which shows movies as well as hosts concerts and special events
Steamboat Springs Farmer's Market
The last Farmer's Market of 2017. In the background, the hill used for Olympians to train for ski jumping
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
The Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is a short 20-minute drive from downtown
Pastries at the local farmer's market
Pastries at the local farmer's market
St Bernard
An adult St Bernard at the farmer's market
Gondola Square at Steamboat Springs Resort
Vendors set up their tents for the annual Steamboat Oktoberwest beer festival
Gondola
Riding the gondola up to Thunderhead Mountain
Mountain biking trail map atop Thunderhead Mountain
Mountain biking trail map atop Thunderhead Mountain

Mountain biking at Steamboat Springs Resort has grown into a popular off-season activity at the resort, catering to both the locals and visitors in the warmer months.

$109 will get you a high-end mountain bike rental, protective gear, and a three-hour lesson (two hours with the instructor and one hour of free riding).

Mountain bikers
Mountain bikers
Wedding
The mountains at Steamboat form a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies
Scenic view
The scenic view toward town from atop Thunderhead Mountain
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Zooming in on the town of Steamboat Springs (center)

My stay in Steamboat Springs was hosted by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association.

 

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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