Road trip loop: Soak in Colorado's best hot springs Plan a healthy (and hot) road trip itinerary across Colorado Advertisement Note from 10Best: Check with individual businesses and attractions before going, because of sporadic closures due to COVID-19. Colorado is famous for its snow, but what many visitors may not realize is it’s also one of the best places in the world to get hot-hot-hot. Colorado is home to dozens of naturally occurring hot springs pools. These thermal waters bubble up throughout the mountains in western Colorado and are packed with healthy minerals. A hot springs road trip is not just indulgent and scenic, but it’s also great for your health. Hot springs lovers may be familiar with the simple Colorado hot springs loop (between Buena Vista, Pagosa Springs, Steamboat Springs and Glenwood Springs), but it stops short of some of the best gems in southern Colorado.