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Aspen

Live the dream. Aspen is one of the world's most famous mountain destinations.

Attractions

Ice Age Discovery Center
Aspen
In October 2010, a bulldozer working near Snowmass unearthed the tusk of a female mammoth. Spurred by this unusual discovery, the Denver Museum of Nature …
Independence
Aspen
Just 16 miles east of Aspen, at the foot of Independence Pass, this gold-mining boom town turned ghost town started as a tented camp in the summer of 1879…
Ashcroft
Aspen
The access point to the breathtaking Castle Creek Valley is the ghost town of Ashcroft, a silver-mining town founded in 1880. What remains are mostly…
Aspen Art Museum
Aspen
This art museum's striking building features a warm, lattice-like exterior designed by Pritzker Prize–winner Shigeru Ban and contains three floors of…
Rio Grande Park
Aspen
Aspen’s biggest public park runs along the river and is bisected by the Rio Grande Trail for 2.1 miles. The park is home to an enticing skate park,…
Wagner Park
Aspen
A patch of green just off the Mill St mall, edged with cedars and a couple of shimmering aspens, and views of the Red and Aspen mountains. American…
Christopher Martin Gallery
Aspen
Local artist Christopher Martin specializes in reverse glass painting, a technique that dates back to the Middle Ages. Stop by for a peek at his dynamic…
Peter Lik
Aspen
Displays the work of the self-taught Australian photographer. Lik focuses on vibrant panoramic landscapes, with a fine selection of local Aspen shots that…

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Transportation

Getting around in Aspen is easy, whether by car, bike, bus or on foot. Here’s how to get around Aspen during your vacation.

Free Things to Do

Visiting Aspen on a budget? Read on for the best free things to do in Aspen, Colorado.

Activities

Oct 31, 2024 • 14 min read

There are lots of things to see and do in Aspen, Colorado. Read on for the best ways to spend your time during a trip to Aspen.

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