Your Perfect Summer Day in Steamboat
Soak in wide open skies & unscripted moments. Steamboat is a place where adventure and ease share the same trail.
Morning: Start with Views, Vibes, and a Steaming Cup
Kick Off the Day with Breakfast at The Range + Scenic Gondola Ride
Your perfect summer day in Steamboat starts slow and warm—just how we like it here. Head to The Range Food & Drink Hall for a casual breakfast with mountain-town flair. Grab a fresh coffee, a burrito or breakfast sandwich, and soak in the morning buzz of the base area.
From there, board the Steamboat Gondola—dog in tow if you’ve brought one. The ride itself is a moving postcard, with sweeping views of the Yampa Valley. At the top, Thunderhead Lawn invites you to linger.
Toss a ball for your pup. Breathe in the crisp alpine air. Plan ahead to catch a mountaintop yoga session —an unforgettable way to welcome the day.
📷 Insta-Moment: You, your pup, and the Flat Tops behind you. No caption needed.
Mid-Day: Trails, Tales, and Toasts to the View
Keep it Going with a Guided Hiking & Lunch Tour — Vista Nature Trail & Oasis Deck
Midday calls for a deeper connection to the land. Join the Guided Lunch & Hike Tour, a perfect pairing of light adventure and local flavor. Your guide leads you along the Vista Nature Trail, where the flora and history of the valley come to life.
The journey ends at the Oasis Deck, a perch atop Thunderhead Lodge with some of the most peaceful views in Steamboat. Kick back and savor lunch while gazing across miles of untouched beauty.
📷 Insta-Moment: A cheers on the deck, with blue skies, mountain views, and the Steamboat sign behind you.
Afternoon: Creekside Chill Meets Western Play
Soak In Burgess Creek & Beach with Après from The Range & Skeeter’s Park
After the hike, head back down the gondola and trade sneakers for sandals at Burgess Creek Beach. Let the kids (or your inner kid) splash in the shallows while you dip your feet and recharge.
Then slide into Steamboat’s take on après. The Range and Skeeter’s Lawn become your playground with cold drinks, cornhole games, and the chance to try your hand at a lasso under the wide Colorado sky.
📷 Insta-Moment: Mid-lasso or cornhole victory shot, beverage in hand.
Evening: Stars, Stories, and a Slow Fade to Night
Don’t Miss Coca-Cola® Movies on the Mountain
As the sun dips low, Steamboat Square transforms into an open-air theater. Coca-Cola Movies on the Mountain is a family favorite—free films under the stars, complete with blankets, snacks, and that cool evening air that says, you’ve earned this.
Check the event schedule to see what’s playing during your visit. It’s a picture-perfect way to end a day filled with wonder, awe, and Western charm.
📷 Insta-Moment: That golden hour sky just before the movie starts—pure Steamboat magic.
That’s a wrap—The Steamboat Way.
Where every trail leads to something unforgettable. Where dogs are welcome, kids roam free, and memories are made under open skies.
