Colorado has a host of exciting openings, renovations and new experiences arriving in 2023. From refreshed ski-area lodging and expanding hot-springs resorts to newly designated historic sites, updated museums and a growing roster of non-ski outdoor adventures, the state offers plenty for both visitors and residents.
Amache © R. Wallner
Wellness destinations are expanding across the state. The Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa is adding 12 pools to bring the total to 38 in its newly renovated complex, and has completed a Japanese-inspired meditation garden with soaking tubs. Glenwood Springs’ Iron Mountain Hot Springs is planning significant mid-2023 additions, including a new adults-only section, eight riverside pools, a cold-plunge pool, a large experience pool and an on-site café.
A-Frame Club © Zeppelin Hospitality
Colorado also gained a new National Historic Site in 2023: Amache National Historic Site, which preserves and interprets the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. In addition, President Biden designated Camp Hale—a World War II training area near Vail—as a national monument, ensuring long-term protection of its historic landscape.
History Colorado released a Black Heritage Trail mobile app that maps sites of Black historical significance throughout the state. The interactive tool lets users create self-guided tours and discover important stories and places often overlooked in traditional histories.
A-Frame Club © Kylie Fitts
New lodging options are opening to help visitors enjoy Colorado’s scenery. A-Frame Club, timed for the 2022–2023 ski season, introduces 31 newly built A-frame cabins integrated into Winter Park’s natural surroundings. In Ouray’s historic district, the Western Hotel & Spa is undergoing restoration that will transform it into a modern boutique hotel with luxurious touches. Other properties completing major renovations in 2023 include Aspen Meadows Resort and The Carlin in Breckenridge, which will feature four top-floor luxury suites, an open-kitchen restaurant and a subterranean tavern.
The Western Hotel & Spa © Zeppelin Hospitality
Colorado’s outdoor scene continues to diversify beyond skiing. Fat biking, winter Jeep tours, dog sledding and guided snowshoe trips are gaining popularity across the state. Steamboat Springs issued permits for fat biking and backcountry ski tours on the Emerald Mountain Trail Network, and local outfitters now offer guided instruction. Femme Trek, a women-led outfitter, has added snowshoeing adventures tailored for women in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies © Dan Bayer
Art and cultural offerings are also expanding. The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies recently opened to preserve and celebrate Bayer’s Bauhaus legacy. Denver’s Kirkland Museum hosted exhibits such as Frank Lloyd Wright: Inside the Walls, while other museums across the state update galleries and programming to attract visitors year-round.
Among the calendar highlights, the 50th Anniversary Golden Summit, held Feb. 4–11, 2023, was chosen by the National Brotherhood of Skiers to take place in Vail. The week-long event raises funds to broaden participation in winter sports and to support athletes of color, combining competition with community and celebration.
With new historic designations, expanded wellness resorts, fresh lodging options and a wider range of outdoor activities, Colorado in 2023 offers a rich mix of experiences. Whether you’re seeking cultural institutions, restored hotels, unique winter adventures or quiet time at the hot springs, the state’s developments provide more reasons to explore its landscapes and communities.