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Like other I-70 Corridor ski areas, Keystone\u2019s closest city is Denver. With no traffic, the resort is about two hours from the Denver International Airport\u2014however, weekend drives often come with serious backups on Interstate 70, which is the only practical road to the resort from the east. Visitors can also fly into the Eagle County Regional Airport, which is just over an hour from the resort but typically pricier to fly into. A number of shuttle services exist to and from both airports.<\/p>\n
Lodging and Parking<\/h3>\n
Steamboat offers multiple lodging options both on-site and in town. Most hotels and condos at the base come with hot tubs and pools. Some nice options near the base are reasonably priced and within walking distance of base village attractions. Lodging in the town of Steamboat Springs is economical, charming, and centrally located for nightlife, but more than a mile away from the base; buses to and from the resort run every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening.<\/p>\n
There is some free public parking at the resort, but in most cases, you either have to walk a few minutes to get to the slopes or take a shuttle bus. In the case of the Meadows parking lot, there is a pulse gondola nearby, but its low capacity results in long lines that often make it slower than just waiting for the shuttle. Steamboat\u2019s free lots fill up on busy days, so if you get there after 10 on a weekend or holiday, prepare to shell out money for a paid spot.<\/p>\n
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