Aspen Vacations, Hotels & Tours

Aspen, CO Vacations

Tourists love Aspen destination for its beautiful location, variety of luxurious ski resorts with four mountains to choose from, and incredible year-round activities. This small mountain town in Colorado is filled with outstanding hiking spots, lovely boutiques, delicious eateries, fantastic scenic views, natural hot springs, and other hidden gems.

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Highlighted Aspen Attractions

Aspen, Colorado, has many interesting locations, exhibits, restaurants, downtown walking tour opportunities, and outdoor activities varying from horseback riding to biking, skiing, and rock climbing. In winter, you can spend hours skiing, going on a snowshoe tour with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, relaxing in the wonderful hot springs pools, or taking an impressive snowmobile tour offered by T-Lazy-7 ranch. You can also visit the local opera house, museums, and other places of interest. In summer, it is great to take scenic drives along Independence Pass, explore the Ashcroft Ghost Town, enjoy whitewater rafting trips, ride on a gondola, appreciate the breathtaking views, and much more!

The following are just a few of the many things to do while in Aspen, Colorado:

Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort

Aspen is surrounded by four skiable mountains, meaning many tourists visit this beautiful Colorado town in winter to enjoy winter sports. Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort is the most popular among local ski complexes. It is located about 8 miles from Aspen and is one of the largest in Colorado, with over 3,000 acres of wonderful terrain and approximately a hundred trails and 20 lifts. The village of Snowmass also has one of the best snowboarding schools in the country, so coming here to ski and snowboard from late November through mid-April is a fantastic vacation idea. At other times, you can sightsee via gondola, explore beautiful hiking trails, ride your bike, visit Lost Forest, dine al fresco, climb walls, take a zip line adventure, ride an alpine coaster, and more.

John Denver Sanctuary

Do you remember the song "Aspenglow" by John Denver? This wonderful singer and songwriter loved Aspen and devoted his masterpieces to this small Colorado town. Visit the John Denver Sanctuary next to the Aspen Art Museum to pay tribute to the great musician. The stones at this memorial mention the iconic lyrics and bear the artist's name; the garden and river provide fantastic views.

Independence Pass

The best scenic views open when driving at 12,000 feet above sea level. Independence Pass, one of the popular Aspen attractions, is a beautiful winding high road with fantastic views. It takes you for 20 miles along the Continental Divide, offering lovely scenery, hanging cliffs, stunning forests, and several stop spots for a picnic or beautiful pictures. It is perfect for traveling in spring, summer, and fall.

Maroon Bells

The twin peaks, Maroon Bells, rise above 14,000 feet. They are among the most amazing Aspen attractions for tourists who love hiking and watching wildlife. This area has wonderful campsites, beautiful trails, picnic areas, and stunning vistas. You can travel here by car, take a shuttle or connecting bus from the Aspen Highlands to downtown. A guided bus tour will inspire you and provide useful details about this place of interest.

The Grottos Trail

A popular White River National Forest spot, the Grottos Trail, is very close to Aspen, Colorado. It's an easy 0.6-mile loop trail you can walk in approximately 12 minutes. It's best to hike or run here from June through September, adoring the place's natural beauty. You are welcome to bring your dog (on a leash) to accompany you.

Aspen Art Museum

Explore the several galleries with amazing exhibits at Aspen Art Museum. This place attracts fans of contemporary art, offering various themes, new initiatives, and challenging ideas. You can visit online or live actions, a drop-in art school, Rooftop Café offering meals made of local, organic food, and shop for souvenirs.

T-Lazy-7 Ranch and Snowmobiles

One of the most popular ways to explore the Maroon Bells in winter is through the T-Lazy-7 ranch snowmobile experience. It's one of the top Aspen attractions that allows taking a break from skiing and enjoying a lunch tour or "Sledding Off the Grid" adventure. If you visit Aspen in summer, T-Lazy-7 ranch lets you relish one-hour to overnight horseback riding trips to Maroon Creek Valley and White River National Forest. Besides, you can spend an unforgettable day of fly-fishing with your family and friends.

Aspen Recreation Center

No matter the season, visiting the Aspen Recreation Center, shortly called ARC, while staying in this Colorado town is a must. It's a fun place for all ages, offering public skating, art classes, swim lessons, hockey games, lazy river relaxation, a modern fitness center with weight and cardio rooms, and other activities.