Is the drive to Steamboat Springs scary?

It's not a "scary" road with the drop off, but it can be scary for someone not used to mountain driving. There is also a lot of wildlife along a good portion of CO 9 and Hwy 40 and you have to be careful.

Is Steamboat Springs close to Colorado Springs?

How far is it from Colorado Springs to Steamboat Springs? It is 257 miles from Colorado Springs to Steamboat Springs. It is approximately 222.9 miles to drive. The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Steamboat Springs without a car is to take a bus which takes 5h 53m and costs.

How is the drive from Denver to Steamboat Springs?

157 miles/250 km northwest of Denver, an easy 3 hour drive. Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorne, exit 205 (107 km). Take CO 9 north to Kremmling (35 miles), then west on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (55 miles).

Is Steamboat Colorado Safe?

The chance of being a victim of either violent crime or property crime in Steamboat Springs is 1 in 48. Based on FBI crime data, Steamboat Springs is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Colorado, Steamboat Springs has a crime rate higher than 68% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the hardest pass in Colorado?

Red Mountain Pass
1 most challenging drive – Red Mountain Pass.

What airport are you flying into for Steamboat Springs?

Yampa Valley Regional Airport
Flights Steamboat/HDN ALL commercial passenger services/flights land at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN). Steamboat/HDN is approximately 30 miles west of downtown Steamboat Springs.

What city is closest to Steamboat Springs?

Cities near Steamboat Springs, Colorado:

• Craig, CO.
• Glenwood Springs, CO
• Laramie, WY.
• Boulder, CO
• Fort Collins, CO
• Loveland, CO
• Rawlins, WY.
• Longmont, CO

Do I need a rental car in Steamboat Springs?

You don't necessarily need a car to get around Steamboat Springs, as the free bus service runs through downtown and to the base of Mount Werner, where you can access the gondola to go up the mountain.

Which is better Breckenridge or Steamboat Springs?

Maybe we would have enjoyed Breckenridge more if the conditions were better, but I think Steamboat was a bit more of a laid back resort and family friendly, whereas Breckenridge seemed more geared towards intense skiers and Denver locals.

Is Steamboat Springs a good place to live?

Steamboat Springs is a great place to live and grow up. Tucked away in the mountains, this small town has a great community vibe, but there are enough activities going on each week that it doesn't get boring.

How big is Steamboat Springs Colorado?

Steamboat Springs, often shortened to Steamboat, is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and most populous city in Routt County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 12,088. Nickname(s): Location of Steamboat Springs in Routt County, Colorado.

Where is the airport in Steamboat Springs Colorado?

It is approximately three hours northwest of Denver, Colorado by car, and sits near the Utah and Wyoming borders. It is served by Steamboat Springs Airport (general aviation) and commercial service at nearby Yampa Valley Airport

Where is the courthouse in Steamboat Springs Colorado?

Steamboat Springs is a mix of older architecture and newer resort developments, especially near the ski resort on the eastern edge of town. Routt County Courthouse in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Who was the founder of Steamboat Springs Colorado?

Trappers began moving through the area during the first decades of the 19th century. James Harvey Crawford, the founder of Steamboat Springs, did not arrive until the spring of 1874.