Glenwood Springs Map and General Travel Information  Between Vail & Aspen, Glenwood Springs is in the roaring Fork Valley, about 160 miles west of Denver, Colorado and 90 miles east of Grand Junction  Medical and Emergency Information  http://vvh.org/, a full service medical facility offering emergency care 24 hours a day, Located at : 1906 Blake Avenue in Downtown Glenwood Springs. Hospital Phone# (970) 945-6535 911 for emergencies Fire # : 970-384-6480 Police # : 970-384-6500 Garfield County Sheriff # : 970-945-0453 Colorado State Police # : 877-315-7623 Road Conditions # : 303-639-1111  Altitude Information  Glenwood Springs is 5,746 feet above sea level, with area mountain peaks reaching nearly 13,000 feet. Please Note: altitude illness can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition, at altitudes above 6,000 feet. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and strenuous exercise the first few days of your visit. If you experience shortness of breath, a persistent headache, nausea or vomiting, seek medical attention.  Public Restrooms  7th Street, under the Grand Avenue Bridge Sayre Park, at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hyland Park Drive The Glenwood Springs Chamber resort Association at 1102 Grand Avenue Two Rivers Park, on Devereux Road Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road  Travel Information  Driving to Glenwood Springs Conveniently and centrally located, Glenwood Springs is approximately 160 miles west of Denver. a beautiful drive through the mountains and over the passes provide a direct route to Glenwood Springs via Interstate 70. From the west and Grand Junction, visitors enjoy an easy 86 mile drive through Colorado's scenic western slope on Interstate 70. Amtrak Interested in a more leisurely trip? Hop aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr in Denver, or at many convenient stops throughout the west and midwest regions. Amtrak has year-round, daily arrivals in Glenwood Springs. For more information on traveling to Glenwood Springs via Amtrak, call 1.800.USA.RAIL(872.7245) or visit www.amtrak.com Flying to Glenwood Springs For air travelers, connecting flights to several regional airports also provide easy access to Glenwood Springs. The Eagle County airport is located approximately 30 miles east of Glenwood Springs and offers daily commercial flights and direct service from thirteen major U.S. cities. The Aspen/Pitkin County airport is forty miles south and is served by three airlines that operate daily, year-round scheduled service. Walker Field in Grand Junction is 90 miles west of Glenwood Springs, an easy hour and a half drive on I-70. After flying into one of the regional or municipal airports, you have the option of renting a vehicle or using Colorado Mountain Express, a ground transportation company that services both Aspen & Eagle airports. For information on shuttles to Glenwood springs via Colorado Mountain Express, call 1.800.525.6363.  Public Transportation in Glenwood Springs  Getting to your favorite restaurant, shop or activity is easy on Ride Glenwood, the city's mass transit system. Operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., monday to friday, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. on saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on sundays. Best of all, it's free! The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is another convenient way to get around Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley. For currant bus schedules and routes for both Ride Glenwood and RFTA, Visit www.rfta.com  Average Monthly Temperatures  High Low January 36* 13* February 44* 19* March 53* 26* April 63* 31* May 72* 39* June 84* 45* July 89* 52* August 87* 51* September 79* 43* October 66* 33* November 49* 23* December 37* 15* Glenwood Springs has a comfortable semiarid climate. Humidity is low throughout the year and average high temperatures range from 30 to 40 degrees in winter and 80 to 90 degrees in summer. Colorado has an average of 300 sunny days each year.  Laundry Facilities  Cajun Laundry - 3116 D Blake Avenue - 970.945.2351 Highlander Cleaner - 1605 Grand Avenue - 970.945.0579  WiFi Hotspots  Sayre Park, at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hyland Park drive The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association Visitors Center at 1102 Grand Avenue Two Rivers Park, on Devereux Road Veltus Park, at 8th Street and Midland Avenue Centennial Park, 9th and Grand Avenue Summit Coffee House, 732 Grand Avenue Sacred Grounds Coffee House, 725 Grand Ave Glenwood Springs Library, 413 9th Street, 970.945.5958 Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, 970.384.6300 Starbucks at the Glenwood Meadows  Brief History of Glenwood Springs  The history of Glenwood Springs is a delightful sally down the rustic roads of the state's past. It's a town where old meets new to create a perfect mix of Western heritage and modern convenience. ....Full Story

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