Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Fall Scenes

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 town, is lined with bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries.

Shops and restaurants in downtown Steamboat — Shops and restaurants

The Steamboat Smokehouse restaurant and a gelato shop.

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 is used for Olympians to train for ski jumping.

The Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is a short 20-minute drive from downtown.

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 at Steamboat Springs Resort has grown into a popular off-season activity, catering to 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).

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).

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

Dave Lee

Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.

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