The Crooked Key Escape Rooms puts you and your group in a locked themed room with a ticking clock, a stack of puzzles, and one goal: find the clues, solve the sequence, and get out before time runs out. You search for hidden keys, decode locks, and piece together the story the room is built around, all while working as a team. It's a good pick for families, friend groups, or coworkers looking for something to do off the mountain.

In a town built around the slopes and the hot springs, an escape room gives Steamboat Springs visitors an indoor option that still asks for teamwork and a little pressure. Book a room, split the clues among your group, and see how fast you can work through it.

Come with a group that likes to think out loud, and plan to arrive a few minutes early to get briefed on the rules before the clock starts.