Aspen
Aspen may have a reputation as a world-class winter haven, but this charming and sophisticated town is anything but a one-hit-wonder. As winter fades into spring, then summer, then fall, the skiers and snowboarders are replaced with hikers and bikers. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts are drawn to the open space and rugged splendor of the Colorado Rockies.
This mountain town juxtaposes outdoorsy adventures with luxury and sophistication, as you will experience in the town's foodie-inspired restaurants, chic bars, stylish shops, and romantic hotels, like the Hotel Jerome and St Regis.
Aspen consistently ranks in the top three ski destinations in the United States. With more than 25 feet of snowfall each year, it is home to Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and four ski areas.
Annually, about one and a half million people visit the City of Aspen, yet the town never feels crowded and touristy. During the warmer months, they are hiking the mountain trails or riding horses through the backcountry, including Independence Pass, the White River National Forest, and Roaring Fork River.
Aspen's Location
Located about 200 miles southwest of Denver and roughly 250 miles from Colorado Springs, Aspen was a former silver mining boomtown that rebranded itself as a resort destination. The majority of the town's 7,000 residents work in the hospitality industry.
Private flights to Aspen deliver visitors to the Aspen/Snowmass Regional Airport, situated just a few minutes outside town. The closest international airport is in Denver, about four hours away by car.
Aspen Attractions
There are endless outdoor activities in Aspen, from downhill and cross country skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, paragliding, and rock climbing. In the off-season, many of the ski resorts offer lift rides so you can see the vast Rocky Mountain wilderness from a unique vantage point. It is one of the best ways to see the fall foliage.
Aspen has tons of Old West history and modern appeal. The historic Wheeler Opera House is a must-see landmark. Contemporary art is on display at the Aspen Art Museum, another major attraction in Aspen. Every July, Aspen hosts the Aspen Music Festival, and the Aspen FilmFest each October showcases a selection of independent and foreign films for lovers of the cinematic arts.
Third Gulch
Belford Gulch
Lake Charles Trail
Bears Gulch
Antone Trail
Redstone Museum
Gavin Gulch
Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Shippees Draw
Minnehaha Gulch
Hanson Gulch
La Plata Gulch
Aspen Art Museum
Thayer Gulch
Wheatley Gulch
Fish Pond Canyon
Spar Gulch
Waterloo Gulch
Holmes Gulch
Yoder Gulch
Pawnee Gulch
Cerise Gulch
East Fork Old Mans Gulch
Mcnasser Gulch
Sugarloaf Gulch
Little Sugarloaf Gulch
Conroy Gulch
Saloon Gulch
Slim Jim Gulch
Arbaney Gulch
Sterner Gulch
The Seven Hermits
Stockyard Gulch
Sneve Gulch
Holland Gulch
Vista Trail
Ironedge Trail
Bowles Gulch
Gandy Gulch
Star Trail
Marble Museum
Mayer Gulch
Dobson Gulch
Little Evans Gulch
No Name Gulch
West Fork Old Mans Gulch
Fish Pond Gulch
Tenderfoot Gulch
Salsbury Gulch
Doctor Gulch
Slaughter Spring Gulch
Sawyer Lake Trail
Queens Gulch
Prospector Gulch
Walrod Gulch
Stray Horse Gulch
Layton Gulch
Little Willis Gulch
Mount Massive Trail
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway
Sheephead Gulch
Vallejo Gulch
Oversteeg Gulch
Lulu Gulch
Iwoa Gulch
Hayden Gulch
Main Range Trail
Ute Gulch
Mcginley Gulch
Gleason Gulch
Dewey Park Gulch
Mary Jane Gulch
Sayres Gulch
Gerard Gulch
White Quail Gulch
Leeman Gulch
Matchless Trail
Nelson Gulch
Little Stray Horse Gulch
Besancon Gulch
Saint Kevin Gulch
Hockett Gulch
Hiking Trail
Suicide Gulch
Waverly Gulch
Hewitts Gulch
Dry Union Gulch
Association Gulch
The Grottos
Peekaboo Gulch
Beecher Gulch
Slow Trail Gulch
Lackawanna Gulch
Lime Creek Canyon
Lenado Gulch
New York Mountain Trail
Rule Gulch
Boran Gulch
Trail Riders Trail
Hotels in Aspen