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.
Sterner Gulch
Dry Union Gulch
Boran Gulch
Washington Gulch
Little Stray Horse Gulch
Hoovers Bend Gulch
Dewey Park Gulch
Ironedge Trail
Hewitts Gulch
Mount Elbert Trail
Bears Gulch
Fish Pond Canyon
Trentaz Gulch
Lime Creek Canyon
New York Mountain Trail
Hawkinsville Gulch
Johnny Draw
Leeman Gulch
Hockett Gulch
Belford Gulch
Gerard Gulch
Bartlett Gulch
Conroy Gulch
Little Sugarloaf Gulch
Stockyard Gulch
Mary Jane Gulch
Redstone Museum
Aspen Art Museum
Yates Gulch
Granite Basin Trail
Holland Gulch
Star Trail
Grey Gulch
Trail Riders Trail
Old Mans Gulch
Main Range Trail
East Fork Old Mans Gulch
Doctor Gulch
Dayton Gulch
Lake Charles Trail
Arbaney Gulch
Colorado River Valley
Brewster Gulch
Slow Trail Gulch
Little Porcupine Gulch
Aspen Gulch
Keno Gulch
Salsbury Gulch
Wheelbarrow Gulch
Splains Gulch
Association Gulch
Sneve Gulch
Excelsior Gulch
The Grottos
Stray Horse Gulch
Timberline Trail
Bowles Gulch
Matchless Trail
Beecher Gulch
Burke Gulch
Iwoa Gulch
Oversteeg Gulch
Bionaz Gulch
Gavin Gulch
Sunset Gulch
Mount Massive Golf Course
Peekaboo Gulch
Sawyer Lake Trail
Rule Gulch
Gleason Gulch
Little Willis Gulch
Ute Gulch
Hiking Trail
Iowa Gulch
Stag Gulch
Spar Gulch
Mountain Boy Gulch
Tie Camp Gulch
Lackawanna Gulch
Fish Pond Gulch
Wheatley Gulch
No Name Gulch
Slaughter Spring Gulch
Sayres Gulch
Walrod Gulch
Sheephead Gulch
Suicide Gulch
Pigtail Gulch
Low Pass Gulch
La Plata Gulch
Shippees Draw
Gandy Gulch
Barbers Gulch
Mayer Gulch
Chapman Trail
Dustin Gulch
Saint Kevin Gulch
Williams Mountains
Little Evans Gulch
Hotels in Aspen