Carbondale, CO

Carbondale sits in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley where Highway 133 connects it to Glenwood Springs (12 miles north) and the Aspen area (30 miles south). Most visitors arrive via I-70 to Glenwood Springs, then head south. The scenic Crystal River Valley route attracts tourists exploring old mining towns, while daily commuters use Highway 82 toward Aspen. The town operates its own geothermal hot springs at the rec center.