 Adventure Zone
The Steamboat Ski Resort has many activities at the base of the mountain during the summer time, including a bungee trampoline, miniature golf, and more.
Alpine Slide
Visit Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat to ride the "Howeler", an alpine slide with a 2,400 foot descent.
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ATV Tours
Steamboat Lake Outfitters offers ATV tours around the many mining roads around Hahn's Peak and the Routt National Forest.
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Boat Rentals - Stagecoach and Steamboat Lake
Stagecoach Reservoir Marina and the Steamboat Lake Marina both offer boat rentals.
Botanical Gardens
The Botanic Park is free to the public. Benches, walkways, and grassy knolls are available for picnics. The gardens attract a wide variety of native birds and butterflies.
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Climbing Wall
EastFace Climbing Wall is 24 feet high at the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort.
Fly Fishing
Frisbee Golf
9 hole disc golf course at the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort
Golf
Steamboat has 3 public courses - Haymaker, Sheraton Steamboat, and the Steamboat Golf Course.
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 Gondola Rides
Ride the gondola from the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort and take a hike or have a picnic lunch.
Helicopter Rides
Zephyr Helicopter Company offers helicopter tours of the Yampa Valley. For more information, call 970 879 0494
Hiking
Hiking possibilities are endless in the Yampa Valley.
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Horseback Riding
There are a number of outfitters that offer horseback rides through the thousands of acres of national forest in Routt County.
Hot Air Ballooning
Wild West Balloon Adventures and Pegasus Balloon Tours offer morning flights over the Yampa Valley.
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Hot Springs
The Steamboat Health and Recreation Center downtown provides access to 3 hot mineral pools along with a fitness center, waterslide, and more. For more information, visit www.sshra.org The Strawberry Park Hot Springs are about 7 miles from downtown and offer an amazing natural hot spring experience.
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Kayaking
The Yampa and Elk rivers provide excellent water for beginning to expert kayakers. For lessons, check the Mountain Sports Kayak school on the top floor of the Conoco/Ski Haus building on Hwy 40 and Pine Grove Road.
 Mountain Biking
There are hundreds of mountain biking trails in and around Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat is the gateway to many fine trails on Emerald Mountain. The Steamboat Ski Resort also has an excellent trail system on the mountain.
Music
Strings in the Mountains Music Festival runs concerts through the summertime, featuring Chamber Orchestra, Jazz, Blues, Country and more. Visit www.stringsinthemountains.com for more information. Additionally, the City of Steamboat Springs hosts big name acts for free at various times through the summer. Check www.steamboatlocal.com for music and event information.
Pro Rodeo
Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 during the summer at Romick Arena at Howelsen Hill. The rodeo is a lot of fun for all ages.
Spas
Local spas include the Sol Day Spa, Rocky Mountain Spa, Bear River Therapists Day Spa, Life Essentials, and the Serenity Spa. For information on these spas, visit www.steamboat-chamber.com and search on Spas.
Tennis
There are three public locations to play tennis in Steamboat.
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Tubing the Yampa
Floating the Yampa river through town is an excellent way to cool off and have fun in the summertime. Visit the Blue Sky West web site for more information.
Whitewater Rafting
BlueSkyWest, and Bucking Rainbow Outfitters offer guided rafting trips at for all classes of water in the summer time.
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