Ever imagine dipping into hot springs in Colorado while staring at the mountains? Or perhaps you’re dipping in hot springs in Utah next to red rocks and live music? These are just a few scenic landscapes you can find with Southwest hot springs. Here’s our top five Southwestern hot springs to relax and rejuvenate.
Don’t miss these hot springs in Colorado! Located less than an hour from Aspen and Vail, with 16 geothermal soaking pools to choose from, your dips in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, will reward you with Rocky Mountain views and a soak that will rejuvenate the body and soul. These Colorado hot springs are not the only reason worth traveling; Glenwood Springs was also named “Most Fun Town in America” by USA Today, and with this natural outdoor spa in the mountains, we couldn’t agree more.
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Would you ever scuba dive in a 35-foot-deep hot spring? The Homestead Crater in Utah is the only warm water scuba diving destination in the United States! The water temperature can rise up to 96 degrees Fahrenheit, and this 55-foot-tall, 10,000-year-old, beehive-shaped limestone crater is truly a wonder to behold.
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Relaxing in a vintage bathtub surrounded by mineral-formed red rocks as you look up to clear, blue skies, is a once-in-a lifetime experience that can be immortalized not just in your memories but your Instagram feed. Mystic Hot Springs in Utah offers just that, and in the summer, hosts music festivals so you can soak in the water while listening to live music at this hip hot springs.
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Spooky, notorious vibes emanate from the Verde Hot Springs in Arizona, located in an abandoned resort built in the 1920s and rumored to be the hideout of the infamous Al Capone. Getting to the hot springs requires a high-clearance vehicle that can navigate dirt roads and cross the Verde River, but the mineral waters await you on the other side.
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Nestled in a slot canyon on Willow Beach, Arizona Hot Springs allows you to soak near the border of Arizona and Nevada on the shores of the Colorado River. Access the hot springs by boat or earn your soak with a hike on the 6-mile loop trail. Note: The hot springs is closed from May to September due to the hot summer weather.
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