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.
Lackawanna Gulch
Timberline Trail
Minnehaha Gulch
Little Willis Gulch
Vista Trail
Excelsior Gulch
Conroy Gulch
Lime Creek Canyon
Sunset Gulch
Trentaz Gulch
Hockett Gulch
Ironedge Trail
Fish Pond Canyon
Gandy Gulch
Marble Museum
Lulu Gulch
Trail Riders Trail
Little Porcupine Gulch
Hanson Gulch
Sheephead Gulch
Slim Jim Gulch
Stockyard Gulch
New York Mountain Trail
Last Chance Trail
Bowles Gulch
Lenado Gulch
Waterloo Gulch
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway
Prospector Gulch
No Name Gulch
Dry Union Gulch
Yates Gulch
Bears Gulch
Beecher Gulch
Little Stray Horse Gulch
Elk Mountains
Lake Charles Trail
Mayer Gulch
Dewey Park Gulch
Grey Gulch
Dayton Gulch
Burke Gulch
Little Sugarloaf Gulch
Gavin Gulch
Highline Trail
Wheatley Gulch
Redstone Museum
Colorado River Valley
Bionaz Gulch
Rule Gulch
Walrod Gulch
Boran Gulch
Williams Mountains
Tie Camp Gulch
Mount Massive Trail
Bowers Gulch
Doctor Gulch
The Grottos
Salsbury Gulch
Boswell Gulch
Bartlett Gulch
Sayres Gulch
Wheelbarrow Gulch
Dustin Gulch
Arbaney Gulch
Besancon Gulch
Antone Trail
Fish Pond Gulch
Main Range Trail
Matchless Trail
Mount Massive Golf Course
Star Trail
The Seven Hermits
Gleason Gulch
Piney Gulch
Stray Horse Gulch
Suicide Gulch
Barbers Gulch
Peekaboo Gulch
Low Pass Gulch
Splains Gulch
Hewitts Gulch
Rustler Gulch
Sawyer Lake Trail
Sterner Gulch
Thayer Gulch
Slaughter Spring Gulch
Horton Gulch
Eccher Gulch
Johnny Draw
Aspen Art Museum
Hiking Trail
Hoovers Bend Gulch
Shippees Draw
La Plata Gulch
Mcnasser Gulch
Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Willis Gulch
Saloon Gulch
Hotels in Aspen