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Overview: Steamboat is a hugely popular holiday resort boasting a wide variety of options for families of all skiing levels, and topped off with rustic cowboy charm. The resort is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on Mount Werner in the Park range. With almost 3,000 acres of varied terrain, reaching a height of 3,668 feet (1,118m), 165 trails including mogul fields and tree runs there is bound to be enough for everyone. The Steamboat resort is incredibly popular for holidays due to its rich Olympic heritage and friendly atmosphere and is perfect for families, accommodating beginner skiers and snowboarders quite comfortably with experienced trainers at the ski school.

Skiing: Steamboat boasts more than 335 inches (851cm) of snow and some of the finest Champagne Powder (a term coined in Steamboat) in the world. There are 164 named trails with something for every level of skier. Steamboat also has the longest Superpipe in North America, an absolute dream for freeriders. SoBe terrain park features a number of rails, sliders, boxes and rainbows for park-lovers on holiday here.

Shopping: There are plenty of shops throughout Steamboat selling everything one could possibly want for a skiing and snowboarding holiday. Apart from regular groceries and food supply stores, there are a number of specialty stores including All That Jazz, the only true record store in town; FM Light and Sons continues to sell fine clothing for over 100 years and The Steamboat Art Company sells a multitude of local arts and crafts.

Restaurants: There are more than 75 bars and restaurants in the Steamboat area to eat at on holiday. Hazie's, on the mountain, is perfect to enjoy a fine dining experience with a continental menu. For true Steamboat fare there's Western BBQ at the top of Steamboat gondola, often accompanied by some live country and western music to enhance the famous Steamboat atmosphere. For an all-round menu, there is Chaps, maintaining the cowboy feel with a relaxed vibe, and serving everything from breakfast through to dinner.

Nightlife: There is something for all tastes in Steamboat with numerous bars and restaurants staying open late when the beer, wine and tequila flows a lot freer. Levelz boasts to be 'the only real night club' in the area staying open later and pumping out the tunes. Mahogany Ridge has some of the best live music in town with a fantastic selection of beers on tap. Slopeside Grill has a great evening menu but also stays open late with some decent drinks deals. The Tap House is ideal for any sporting occasion and with 40 screens is sure to keep everyone on top of the score.

Activities: There is no shortage of holiday activities to keep one entertained in Steamboat including hiking, snow-shoeing, hot-air balloon rides, helicopter tours, tubing, and horse riding. The region is famous for its hot springs which can be enjoyed at Strawberry Park, a stunning location just seven miles (11km) out of town.

Negatives: Steamboat can get crowded over holiday seasons. In recent years the 'great' reputation has left some skiers disappointed with the over-hyped terrain.