Hunter Creek trail takes you on a moderate hike with good views of both the Elk Mountain Range and Aspen. The first three miles of the trail are heavily used by mountain bikers, hikers and joggers with their dogs. These trails also provide access for backpacking. Hunter Creek Trail spans 8 miles, where you can continue on to other area trails (including Smuggle Mountain).
Rio Grande Trail
Rio Grande Trail, Rio Grande Trail, Aspen, CO, USA
The Rio Grande has 42 miles of continuous multi-use trail and is completely protected from vehicular traffic except at intersections. The Rio Grande Trail is a rails to trails project which is built in the Aspen Branch of the historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
Theatre Aspen
Theatre Aspen, East Hallam Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Theatre Aspen’s professional productions feature Broadway talent, offering musicals, plays, new work and family-friendly shows.
Isis Theatre
Metropolitan Isis Theatre, East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Operated by Metropolitan Theatres, the historic Isis Theatre is the perfect place to catch the latest big screen flicks.
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, Colorado 82, Aspen, CO, USA
Once a silver mill then a working family ranch, the Holden/Marolt museum and grounds are one of Aspen’s prized venues, revealing a slice of history no other site delivers.
Mollie Gibson Park
Mollie Gibson Park, Silverlode Drive, Aspen, CO, USA
Mollie Gibson Park, known to locals as “Smuggler Park,” is a popular hang out spot, often occupied by picnics, frisbees and dogs with sweeping views of Aspen Mountain. This is a great place to catch a Colorado sunset.
Wagner Park
Wagner Park, East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Wagner Park has a multi-use athletic field with rugby goal posts, temporary soccer nets and softball backstops, as well as a modern playground (with a climbing rock) for younger tikes. Residents use the outdoor facility, located in the heart of downtown Aspen, for everything from pick-up games of ultimate frisbee to organized leagues of rugby and soccer.
Paepcke Park
Paepcke Park, East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Paepcke Park is a large open grassy area in the middle of Aspen, CO. This is a dog friendly park that includes a gazebo and open area with stunning views of Aspen Mountain in the background.
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies (ACES)
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Puppy Smith Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a nonprofit environmental science education organization. ACES has worked since 1968 to inspire a life-long commitment to the earth by providing immersive programming for all ages. Programs focus on ecological literacy, regenerative agriculture, forest and ecosystem health, land restoration, and environmental leadership.
North Star Nature Preserve
North Star Nature Preserve, Colorado 82, Aspen, CO, USA
Located between Highway 82 and the eastern flank of Aspen Mountain, southeast of Aspen, the North Star Preserve encompasses a stretch of the Roaring Fork River, wetlands, and significant wildlife habitat.
Of Grape and Grain
Of Grape & Grain, South Monarch Street, Aspen, CO, USA
An uncommon selection of California and imported wines, beer and spirits.
Aspen Grog Shop
Aspen Grog Shop, East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Locally owned and operated, Aspen Grog Shop is the largest selection of wine, liquor and beer in the Aspen area.
Carl’s Pharmacy
Carl's Pharmacy, East Main Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Carl’s Pharmacy is an Aspen institution and an experience all its own. It’s hard to explain but if you’re looking for something, anything big or small – start at Carl’s Pharmacy.
Explore Booksellers
Explore Booksellers, East Main Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Explore Booksellers, a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike, has been an literary institution in the Aspen community for over 40 years.
Pitkin County Library
Pitkin County Library, North Mill Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Pitkin County Library enriches our community by inspiring lifelong learning and providing access to information and ideas.
Clark’s Market
Clark's Market Aspen, Puppy Smith Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Clark’s Market has everything you need, and expect, from your local grocery store.
City Market Pharmacy
City Market Pharmacy, East Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
City Market Pharmacy has you covered from band aids to flu shots.
City Market
City Market, East Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen’s local grocery store – perfect for finding all the essentials to stock the fridge during your stay at The Gant.
Sunnyside Trail
Sunnyside Trailhead, McLain Flats Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Multiple switchbacks wind moderately uphill (5 miles out and back to the antennas) through sagebrush and scrub oak on Red Mountain. Take in the expansive views of Aspen, the ski areas and the snowcapped peaks of the Roaring Fork Valley. Be sure to bring a hat and plenty of water because there is not much shade, hence “Sunnyside.”
Red Butte Trail
1005 Cemetery Lane, Aspen, CO, USA
Located off Cemetery Lane, this out-and-back 1 mile trail might be a short hike, but it is a steep and scrambling climb in some parts and offers some of the best views of the Aspen area and surrounding mountains.
Hunter Creek Trail
Hunter Creek Trailhead, Aspen, CO, USA
Hunter Creek Trail takes you on a moderate hike with great views of both the Elk Mountain Range and the Hunter Creek ghost town. The first two miles of the trail are heavily used by mountain bikers, hikers and joggers. This trail can be hiked out and back or also connected with the Smuggler Mountain Trail for a longer 5 mile loop.
Smuggler Mountain Trail
Smuggler Mountain Trailhead, County Road 21, Aspen, CO, USA
A popular hike for locals, the Smuggler Mountain Trail is relatively short and rewards you with breathtaking views of Aspen and Aspen Mountain. The trail is a dirt road with several switchbacks and leads to a small observation deck with amazing views.
Ute Trail
Ute Trailhead, Ute Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Take some time from your day to hike this 2.2 mile trail climbing over 1,100 feet and will give you a beautiful view of the town of Aspen. The Ute trail is a favorite daily workout for many locals. You’ll want to wear sturdy footwear for this rocky trail but the panoramic views of Aspen from the top are worth the effort.
Benedict Music Tent
Benedict Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall, North 3rd Street, Aspen, CO, USA
The Benedict Music Tent of the Aspen Music Festival and School has the acoustics of a concert hall and the romance and freshness of an open-air tent.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, Airport Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is located only three miles from downtown Aspen, and is the most convenient airport to Aspen in the Rocky Mountain region.
John Denver Sanctuary
John Denver Sanctuary, Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO, USA
Landscaped retreat featuring lush grass, perennial flowers & engraved rocks honoring John Denver.
Rubey Park Transit Center
Rubey Park Transit Center, Aspen, CO, USA
The City of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) offer free shuttle routes that will take you to all four ski mountains, and to everything else Aspen has to offer.
Wheeler Opera House
Wheeler Opera House, East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
The Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen’s venue for community performance since 1889. From The Eagles, Jerry Seinfeld, Orpah Winfrey to locally created performance experiences, The Wheeler Opera House is the Roaring Fork Valley’s premier site for concerts, movies, festivals, lectures, community events, opera, and more.
Aspen Art Museum
Aspen Art Museum, East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. This museum offers innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.
Aspen Recreation Center
Aspen Recreation Center, Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen Recreation Center also known as the ARC offers Ice Skating, Hockey Rink, Aquatic Center with Lazy river and water slide, Fitness facility, Climbing wall and much more.
Aspen Mountain
611 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
The “town mountain” offers quad-burning advanced groomers and steep, gladed runs all leading to the heart of Aspen—where local and global culture merge in unexpected ways and the après scene is always on.
Snowmass Mountain
69 Wood Run Rd, Snowmass Village, CO 81615, USA
Larger than our three other mountains combined, Snowmass offers burly steeps, inviting glades, and endless bumps, jumps, and groomers. You’ll be challenged to ski it all in a week—or a full season.
Buttermilk Ski Resort
Buttermilk Ski Resort, Colorado 82, Aspen, CO, USA
The perfect playground for kids and kids at heart to learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s best freestylers in the X Games. All are welcome, all winter long.
Aspen Highlands
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, Prospector Road, Aspen, CO, USA
With breathtaking 360-degree views of the Maroon Bells and an abundance of expert terrain as well as groomed cruisers, it’s no wonder Aspen Highlands has been the locals’ favorite for over 50 years. Home to the legendary Highland’s Bowl, peaking out at 12,392′.
The Gant
The Gant, 610 South West End Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Situated in a tranquil 5 acre enclave at the base of Aspen Mountain, The Gant affords guests convenient access to world class skiing and historic downtown Aspen.
Aspen Historial Society
Aspen Historial Society
The Aspen Historical Society enriches the community through the preservation and communication of Aspen’s remarkable history. The Aspen Historical Society actively preserves and passionately presents the local history in an inspired and proactive manner that will continue to anchor the community and its evolving character.
Belly Up Aspen
Belly Up Aspen, South Galena Street, Aspen, CO, USA
An oasis in a ski-town concert scene that usually focuses on local singer-songwriters and itinerant jam bands, Belly Up Aspen opened in 2005 and has drawn surprisingly major headliners from Jane’s Addiction to Tiesto to Pitbull to B.B. King.
Hunter Creek
Hunter Creek Trail Head, South Hunter Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Rio Grande Trail
Rio Grande Trail, Rio Grande Trail, Aspen, CO, USA
The Rio Grande has 42 miles of continuous multi-use trail and is completely protected from vehicular traffic except at intersections. The Rio Grande Trail is a rails to trails project which is built in the Aspen Branch of the historic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
Theatre Aspen
Theatre Aspen, East Hallam Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Theatre Aspen’s professional productions feature Broadway talent, offering musicals, plays, new work and family-friendly shows.
Isis Theatre
Metropolitan Isis Theatre, East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Operated by Metropolitan Theatres, the historic Isis Theatre is the perfect place to catch the latest big screen flicks.
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum
Holden Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, Colorado 82, Aspen, CO, USA
Once a silver mill then a working family ranch, the Holden/Marolt museum and grounds are one of Aspen’s prized venues, revealing a slice of history no other site delivers.
Mollie Gibson Park
Mollie Gibson Park, Silverlode Drive, Aspen, CO, USA
Mollie Gibson Park, known to locals as “Smuggler Park,” is a popular hang out spot, often occupied by picnics, frisbees and dogs with sweeping views of Aspen Mountain. This is a great place to catch a Colorado sunset.
Wagner Park
Wagner Park, East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Wagner Park has a multi-use athletic field with rugby goal posts, temporary soccer nets and softball backstops, as well as a modern playground (with a climbing rock) for younger tikes. Residents use the outdoor facility, located in the heart of downtown Aspen, for everything from pick-up games of ultimate frisbee to organized leagues of rugby and soccer.
Paepcke Park
Paepcke Park, East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Paepcke Park is a large open grassy area in the middle of Aspen, CO. This is a dog friendly park that includes a gazebo and open area with stunning views of Aspen Mountain in the background.
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies (ACES)
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Puppy Smith Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a nonprofit environmental science education organization. ACES has worked since 1968 to inspire a life-long commitment to the earth by providing immersive programming for all ages. Programs focus on ecological literacy, regenerative agriculture, forest and ecosystem health, land restoration, and environmental leadership.
North Star Nature Preserve
North Star Nature Preserve, Colorado 82, Aspen, CO, USA
Located between Highway 82 and the eastern flank of Aspen Mountain, southeast of Aspen, the North Star Preserve encompasses a stretch of the Roaring Fork River, wetlands, and significant wildlife habitat.
Of Grape and Grain
Of Grape & Grain, South Monarch Street, Aspen, CO, USA
An uncommon selection of California and imported wines, beer and spirits.
Aspen Grog Shop
Aspen Grog Shop, East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Locally owned and operated, Aspen Grog Shop is the largest selection of wine, liquor and beer in the Aspen area.
Carl’s Pharmacy
Carl's Pharmacy, East Main Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Carl’s Pharmacy is an Aspen institution and an experience all its own. It’s hard to explain but if you’re looking for something, anything big or small – start at Carl’s Pharmacy.
Explore Booksellers
Explore Booksellers, East Main Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Explore Booksellers, a favorite destination for visitors and locals alike, has been an literary institution in the Aspen community for over 40 years.
Pitkin County Library
Pitkin County Library, North Mill Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Pitkin County Library enriches our community by inspiring lifelong learning and providing access to information and ideas.
Clark’s Market
Clark's Market Aspen, Puppy Smith Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Clark’s Market has everything you need, and expect, from your local grocery store.
City Market Pharmacy
City Market Pharmacy, East Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
City Market Pharmacy has you covered from band aids to flu shots.
City Market
City Market, East Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen’s local grocery store – perfect for finding all the essentials to stock the fridge during your stay at The Gant.
Sunnyside Trail
Sunnyside Trailhead, McLain Flats Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Multiple switchbacks wind moderately uphill (5 miles out and back to the antennas) through sagebrush and scrub oak on Red Mountain. Take in the expansive views of Aspen, the ski areas and the snowcapped peaks of the Roaring Fork Valley. Be sure to bring a hat and plenty of water because there is not much shade, hence “Sunnyside.”
Red Butte Trail
1005 Cemetery Lane, Aspen, CO, USA
Located off Cemetery Lane, this out-and-back 1 mile trail might be a short hike, but it is a steep and scrambling climb in some parts and offers some of the best views of the Aspen area and surrounding mountains.
Hunter Creek Trail
Hunter Creek Trailhead, Aspen, CO, USA
Hunter Creek Trail takes you on a moderate hike with great views of both the Elk Mountain Range and the Hunter Creek ghost town. The first two miles of the trail are heavily used by mountain bikers, hikers and joggers. This trail can be hiked out and back or also connected with the Smuggler Mountain Trail for a longer 5 mile loop.
Smuggler Mountain Trail
Smuggler Mountain Trailhead, County Road 21, Aspen, CO, USA
A popular hike for locals, the Smuggler Mountain Trail is relatively short and rewards you with breathtaking views of Aspen and Aspen Mountain. The trail is a dirt road with several switchbacks and leads to a small observation deck with amazing views.
Ute Trail
Ute Trailhead, Ute Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
Take some time from your day to hike this 2.2 mile trail climbing over 1,100 feet and will give you a beautiful view of the town of Aspen. The Ute trail is a favorite daily workout for many locals. You’ll want to wear sturdy footwear for this rocky trail but the panoramic views of Aspen from the top are worth the effort.
Benedict Music Tent
Benedict Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall, North 3rd Street, Aspen, CO, USA
The Benedict Music Tent of the Aspen Music Festival and School has the acoustics of a concert hall and the romance and freshness of an open-air tent.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, Airport Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is located only three miles from downtown Aspen, and is the most convenient airport to Aspen in the Rocky Mountain region.
John Denver Sanctuary
John Denver Sanctuary, Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO, USA
Landscaped retreat featuring lush grass, perennial flowers & engraved rocks honoring John Denver.
Rubey Park Transit Center
Rubey Park Transit Center, Aspen, CO, USA
The City of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) offer free shuttle routes that will take you to all four ski mountains, and to everything else Aspen has to offer.
Wheeler Opera House
Wheeler Opera House, East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
The Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen’s venue for community performance since 1889. From The Eagles, Jerry Seinfeld, Orpah Winfrey to locally created performance experiences, The Wheeler Opera House is the Roaring Fork Valley’s premier site for concerts, movies, festivals, lectures, community events, opera, and more.
Aspen Art Museum
Aspen Art Museum, East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO, USA
The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. This museum offers innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.
Aspen Recreation Center
Aspen Recreation Center, Maroon Creek Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen Recreation Center also known as the ARC offers Ice Skating, Hockey Rink, Aquatic Center with Lazy river and water slide, Fitness facility, Climbing wall and much more.
Aspen Mountain
611 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
The “town mountain” offers quad-burning advanced groomers and steep, gladed runs all leading to the heart of Aspen—where local and global culture merge in unexpected ways and the après scene is always on.
Snowmass Mountain
69 Wood Run Rd, Snowmass Village, CO 81615, USA
Larger than our three other mountains combined, Snowmass offers burly steeps, inviting glades, and endless bumps, jumps, and groomers. You’ll be challenged to ski it all in a week—or a full season.
Buttermilk Ski Resort
Buttermilk Ski Resort, Colorado 82, Aspen, CO, USA
The perfect playground for kids and kids at heart to learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s best freestylers in the X Games. All are welcome, all winter long.
Aspen Highlands
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, Prospector Road, Aspen, CO, USA
With breathtaking 360-degree views of the Maroon Bells and an abundance of expert terrain as well as groomed cruisers, it’s no wonder Aspen Highlands has been the locals’ favorite for over 50 years. Home to the legendary Highland’s Bowl, peaking out at 12,392′.
The Gant
The Gant, 610 South West End Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Situated in a tranquil 5 acre enclave at the base of Aspen Mountain, The Gant affords guests convenient access to world class skiing and historic downtown Aspen.
Aspen Historial Society
Aspen Historial Society
The Aspen Historical Society enriches the community through the preservation and communication of Aspen’s remarkable history. The Aspen Historical Society actively preserves and passionately presents the local history in an inspired and proactive manner that will continue to anchor the community and its evolving character.
Belly Up Aspen
Belly Up Aspen, South Galena Street, Aspen, CO, USA
An oasis in a ski-town concert scene that usually focuses on local singer-songwriters and itinerant jam bands, Belly Up Aspen opened in 2005 and has drawn surprisingly major headliners from Jane’s Addiction to Tiesto to Pitbull to B.B. King.
Hunter Creek
Hunter Creek Trail Head, South Hunter Street, Aspen, CO, USA
Hunter Creek trail takes you on a moderate hike with good views of both the Elk Mountain Range and Aspen. The first three miles of the trail are heavily used by mountain bikers, hikers and joggers with their dogs. These trails also provide access for backpacking. Hunter Creek Trail spans 8 miles, where you can continue on to other area trails (including Smuggle Mountain).