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Mountain
Aspen Mountain / Ajax , Aspen
4.6
Aspen Mountain / Ajax is one of the United States' premier ski areas. With 103 km (64 mi) of trails spread out over 76 different runs of vary
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Buttermilk Mountain ©
Mountain
Buttermilk Mountain , Aspen
4.6
Aspen Highlands
Ski Area
Aspen Highlands , Aspen
4.8
Aspen Highlands is a skiing mountain in Aspen, Colorado. It is famous for the Highland Bowl, which provides what some consider some of the mo
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Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
Enjoy an entertaining evening stroll through historic downtown as your guide uncovers Aspen's tarnished past.  Hear the true tales from 1879 to today of Aspen's Ghosts, Murder & Mayhem.
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies ©
Educational Site
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies , Aspen
4.9
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 1968, provides enriching environmental lite
Maroon Bells ©
Mountain
Maroon Bells , Aspen
4.8
Bell-shaped peaks and the distinctive maroon that colors the landscape gives the name to these famous, oft-photographed mountains. Choose fro
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Aspen

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Mountains · Lookouts · Water Sports
Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains. The abundance of Aspen trees in the area gave the location its name. In the late 20th century, the town blossomed into a tourist center for its ski slopes and the White River National Forest. The town of less than 6,000 people has evolved to embrace both travelers with rustic outdoor spirit and those with upscale tastes. Both Hunter S. Thompson and John Denver popularized the destination as the ideal place to live, because of its combination of small-town honesty and natural beauty. Plan your vacation with our United States travel app and discover the best things to do in Aspen.

Side trips from Aspen

Aspen Snowmass ©
Ski Area
Aspen Snowmass
Snowmass Village
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Thermal Spa
Thermal Spas
Glenwood Springs
4.0
Duration: 3 hours
Vail Mountain Resort ©
Ski Area
Vail Mountain Resort
Vail
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Copper Mountain ©
Ski Area
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain
4.3
Duration: 8 hours

Hidden gems in Aspen

Maroon Lake Scenic Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Maroon Lake Scenic Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rio Grande Trail
Biking Trail
Rio Grande Trail
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Aspen Skiing Company
Ski Area
Aspen Skiing Company
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Wagner Park ©
Playground
Wagner Park
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Trails in Aspen

Hunter Creek Trail
Hiking Trail
Hunter Creek Trail
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Castle Creek Road
Biking Trail
Castle Creek Road
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Ute Trail
Hiking Trail
Ute Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Linkins Lake Trail
Hiking Trail
Linkins Lake Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Aspen

Maroon Bells ©
Mountain
Maroon Bells
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
Conundrum Hot Springs ©
Hot Spring
Conundrum Hot Springs
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Crater Lake Trail ©
Water Body
Crater Lake Trail
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Aspen

Wheeler/Stallard Museum ©
History Museum
Wheeler/Stallard Museum
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Aspen Art Museum ©
Art Museum
Aspen Art Museum
2.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum
Specialty Museum
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

Aspen Paragliding ©
Parasailing / Paragliding
Aspen Paragliding
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
The John Denver Sanctuary
Monument
The John Denver Sanctuary
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
Independence Pass ©
Lookout
Independence Pass
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Where to stay in Aspen

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As a resort colony, Aspen offers a wide range of lodgings. Small and quiet bed and breakfasts, lodges, and luxury hotels populate every downtown street. Consider renting a cabin just outside of downtown to get in touch with the area's natural beauty.
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