Indoor Adventures in Steamboat Springs
When you picture a family vacation in Steamboat Springs, what do you see?
Perhaps you imagine endless hours exploring Steamboat’s majestic mountains with the kids. Maybe you dream of enjoying bucket-list adventures with your loved ones, or teaching the youngest members of your family how to ski for the first time.
If there’s one thing that’s true about Steamboat Springs, it’s that this charming mountain town is never short of fun activities for the whole family. However, it’s possible that all of the adrenaline-fuelled adventures and high altitudes get a little overwhelming day after day. But don’t panic! Your vacation hasn’t reached an early end.
For a gentler-paced day with the kids, that still gives them a chance to burn some of their boundless energy, Steamboat is home to a plethora of indoor kids activities. Whether it’s mud season, or simply too hot out, our carefully curated list of indoor play spaces will provide your family with the perfect way to keep the Steamboat fun going.
Free Kids Yoga at Bud Werner Memorial Library
Not only is the Bud Werner Memorial Library a must-see historical sight in Steamboat Springs, it’s also a bustling community hub offering family-friendly events almost every day of the year!
The library’s packed weekly schedule offers daily activities for children of all ages. Mondays are a particularly popular day to visit, as the Story Stretchers session at 9:30 a.m. is free of charge. This unique storytelling session features a new story every week, accompanied by yoga and movement activities that will have your child feeling energized and engaged with the story!
Kids aged three to five years old, and their trusted adults, are welcome to enjoy this session led by certified Yoga teacher Taylor Reardon. There’s no need to bring any special equipment, just wear comfy clothes and bring a drink to rehydrate after the session. Spaces are on a first come, first served basis.
Creative Play at Kids Garden
This charming drop-in learning center provides children as young as one year old with the opportunity to explore a variety of creative play areas. Kids Garden is a fantastic place to safely leave your children if you want to explore Steamboat’s independent boutiques, take a day for yourself to explore nature, or need a quiet hour to get some work done.
Children can access a vibrant preschool curriculum on weekday mornings. These sessions are by reservation only, for children aged three to five years old. During this special, structured session, the staff encourage the children to learn through exploration, using natural materials and inspiration from the outside world.
In the afternoons, drop-in sessions are open to children aged one year old to 12. These sessions are full of fun, snacks, play, and structured creative workshops for kids over four.
If you’re hoping to plan a romantic meal with your partner, or fancy trying your hand at night-skiing, Kids Garden offers five hours of supervised play on the second Saturday of every month. That’s right, it’s ‘Parent’s Night Out’! From 4p.m. through 9p.m., your kids can enjoy games, themed crafts, pizza, and plenty of space to play.
Indoor Climbing at Steamboat Climbing Collective
Get the whole family together for an exhilarating day out, sheltered from the snow outside. Steamboat Climbing Collective welcomes adults and kids as young as two years old to enjoy an indoor climbing experience like no other!
This colorful indoor climbing center features bouldering walls at varying heights and steepness, 22ft top rope walls with five ropes and two autobelays, a kilter board on an adjustable frame, a campus board, and a kids climbing area with a slide.
Climbing with your youngest companions is the perfect indoor vacation activity, as together you will learn a new skill, conquer your fears, and make truly unforgettable memories.
A Touch of Nostalgia at Steamboat Fun and Games
Get the whole family together to rediscover the magic of nostalgic games at this unique store. At Steamboat Fun and Games, the walls are stacked high with games, toys, and puzzles. There’s not a corner of this building that isn’t packed with colorful delights.
The real magic of this store is found in the gleaming arcade section. Neon lights glow from each classic arcade machine, inviting you and your kids to wile away the hours shooting hoops, driving race cars, and hitting air hockey pucks!
The excitement doesn’t have to end once you leave the store. The dedicated staff team will be delighted to help you and your young companions find the perfect board game (and candy) to take back to your vacation home. Playing board games together with your kids is guaranteed to be a major highlight when you look back on your vacation in Steamboat Springs.
Ice Skating and More at Howelsen Ice Arena
Families of all ages are invited to daily public skate sessions at Howelsen Ice Arena. Whether you’re vacationing in Steamboat in the summer or winter, ice skating is a year-round activity that can be enjoyed within a cool air conditioned building!
But, the fun doesn’t stop there. What if the best fairground ride from your teenage years was given a Colorado twist? That’s exactly the kind of old school fun available at Howelsen Ice Arena.
‘Bumper Cars on Ice’ is an activity that is suitable for children as young as three years old (accompanies by an adult), but is an especially popular pastime for teenagers. Hop into a purpose-built bumper car for the ultimate ice rink showdown with your family! Spin, glide, bump, and slide across the ice for some truly nostalgic fun.
Year-Round Family Vacations in Steamboat Springs
As you wind down from the exhilarating outdoor adventures in Steamboat Springs, remember that the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun sets or the weather takes a turn. For those moments when you’re craving a gentler pace or looking to keep the energy high indoors, Steamboat has you covered with a variety of engaging activities for the whole family.
Here in Steamboat Springs, adventure extends beyond the slopes to every nook and cranny of this charming mountain town. Whether you’re traveling with your grandkids, kids, or other young loved ones, there are plenty of all-age options for indoor fun, every day of the week.
Here at The Astrid, we’re passionate about helping you to embrace the outdoor and indoor wonders this town has to offer, so that you can create precious memories with your family season after season. We’re creating an idyllic retreat where families and guests can enjoy exceptional service, abundant opportunities for adventure, and the extraordinary beauty of the Rocky Mountains in every season. Repeat vacations to Steamboat Springs will be a hassle-free experience, thanks to your very own home-away-from-home situated at the foot of Mount Werner.
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