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.
Oversteeg Gulch
Leeman Gulch
Chapman Gulch
Barbers Gulch
Gandy Gulch
Temple Gulch
Tie Camp Gulch
Slow Trail Gulch
Trail Riders Trail
Waterloo Gulch
Suicide Gulch
Doctor Gulch
Arbaney Gulch
West Fork Old Mans Gulch
Johnny Draw
Marble Museum
Bennet Gulch
Third Gulch
Dewey Park Gulch
Matchless Trail
East Fork Old Mans Gulch
Gleason Gulch
Timberline Trail
Minnehaha Gulch
Queens Gulch
Hiking Trail
Boran Gulch
Little Sugarloaf Gulch
The Grottos
Aspen Art Museum
Association Gulch
Little Stray Horse Gulch
Dustin Gulch
Ute Gulch
Chapman Trail
Sawyer Lake Trail
Iowa Gulch
Jacks Gulch
Rule Gulch
Mount Massive Golf Course
Iwoa Gulch
Layton Gulch
Colorado River Valley
Fish Pond Gulch
Aspen Gulch
Williams Mountains
Bowers Gulch
Dayton Gulch
Salsbury Gulch
Main Range Trail
Piney Gulch
Lackawanna Gulch
New York Mountain Trail
Low Pass Gulch
Mckenzie Gulch
Pigtail Gulch
Sheephead Gulch
Stag Gulch
Redstone Museum
Fry Gulch
Beecher Gulch
Granite Basin Trail
Waverly Gulch
Ruby Range
Dry Union Gulch
Old Mans Gulch
Besancon Gulch
Wheatley Gulch
Gerard Gulch
Bionaz Gulch
Eccher Gulch
Echo Canyon
Sneve Gulch
Mayer Gulch
Saint Kevin Gulch
Star Trail
Sunset Gulch
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway
Lulu Gulch
Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Cerise Gulch
Stray Horse Gulch
Belford Gulch
Grey Gulch
La Plata Gulch
Holland Gulch
Hawkinsville Gulch
Slim Jim Gulch
Bowles Gulch
Bears Gulch
Mcnasser Gulch
Yoder Gulch
Hoovers Bend Gulch
Fish Pond Canyon
Hewitts Gulch
Half Moon Trail
Hunt Gulch
White Quail Gulch
Spring Valley
Hotels in Aspen