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STEAMBOAT OVERVIEW

Steamboat Springs is a unique mountain town with a vibrant community that is active all year-round. The small town continues to be one of the top ranking mountain towns in Colorado, and sitting at 6,700’ in the Rocky Mountains,

Steamboat Springs is one of Colorado’s most beloved mountain towns. Founded in 1900, Steamboat was first home to cattle ranchers who named the town after the famous hot springs. Today, the city still honors its American west heritage with annual rodeos and western clothing shops in historic downtown Steamboat. In addition to paying homage to its roots, Steamboat Springs offers world renowned skiing and is overflowing in year- round activities and festivals. With the Yampa River flowing through the city’s heart, and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest to the east, Steamboat Springs is truly a gorgeous town that embodies Colorado mountain culture.

For the future Steamboat Springs is committed to investing in its experience for residents and tourists. From 2007 to 2018 Downtown Steamboat has seen unprecedented private and public investment. With new ski area ownership, Steamboat is the next great Colorado mountain town.



TOP RANKING TOWN

In recent years, more and more people are discovering Steamboat Springs in whole new ways. In 2018, Steamboat Springs made many lists for top ranking towns.

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS SCHOOLS
RANKED SECOND
Steamboat Magazine, April 2018

The public-safety focused organization BackgroundChecks.org recently announced their 2018 rankings of the top school districts in Colorado. The Steamboat Springs School District placed second in the state. Schools were ranked based on math and reading test scores, dropout rates, school funding and area poverty rates. “The 2016-17 scores and awards continue to acknowledge the excellence in teaching and learning that has become the expectation and standard that takes place in our classrooms on a daily basis,” says Marty Lamansky, director of teaching and learning for the Steamboat Springs School District.

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STEAMBOAT RANKS #3
IN ‘BEST PLACES TO TAKE SUMMER VACATION’
CBS Denver, April 2018

US News ranked the Colorado town as number three on the list of the best places to take a summer vacation.



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TWO OF NATION’S TOP THREE
‘BEST SMALL TOWNS TO VISIT’ ARE IN COLORADO
Denver Business Journal, July 2018

According to the new U.S. News Report list, Telluride is the nation’s top small town to visit and Steamboat Springs is No. 3. Jackson Hole, Wyoming is No. 2 and Sedona, Arizona is No. 4... Steamboat Springs “offers excellent ski conditions, a community of friendly locals and geothermal hot springs that are perfect after a long day spent on the slopes. Travel to Steamboat in the spring or summer to enjoy the Yampa River Botanic Park’s flora and free concerts. Or, take the kids on a mountain coaster ride or kayaking and swimming in the Colorado River.”