We intended to stay in Denver however, when we started getting into traffic, and feeling the compression of people we panicked and just kept going with no idea of where we should camp. We weathered thunderstorms and lots of winding roads through the Colorado Rockies.We jumped on the internet and found this cool place to stay in Glenwood Springs which is home to a huge hot spring in the center of town. We quickly decided on a historical hotel, Hotel Colorado, massages, vapor caves and relaxation for a couple of days is just what a true vacation requires.
When we arrived we hit the local mexican restaurant and celebrated with lots of margarita's and mexican food then checked in to the hotel. Cool place and truly is restored to its original design when Theodore Roosevelt stayed there. The hallways are long and wide and the rooms are authentic western. I felt an instant tingle that there were ghosts roaming (could have also been the tequila talking) but they felt harmless. The next day, we heard the hotel was haunted...
Also the Teddy Bear was invented here at the Hotel Colorado. Seems Teddy Roosevelt went out on a hunt and came back empty handed. The Housekeepers then sewed a little bear together and stuffed it giving to the president to cheer him up. The Teddy Bear was born!
One other story about the Hotel Colorado. Lots of gangsters used to stay here and one story is Al Capone wanted some Gin. A bellman sneaked some up to him and the tip the bellman received put the bellman through a four year degree college degree.
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