Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Aspen Mountain, a skiing spot located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from central Aspen. If you master the slopes, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Mountain are both nearby.
Ski the fall line at Buttermilk Mountain located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from central Aspen. If you master the slopes, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain are both nearby.
Find out about the history of Aspen when you spend time at The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music, or seek out its ski slopes.
Glide down world-class slopes where celebrities carve fresh powder alongside locals who've skied these mountains for decades. The historic Wheeler Opera House hosts performances worth dressing up for after a day on Aspen Mountain. In summer, the Maroon Bells provide a backdrop so stunning it seems computer-generated. The John Denver Sanctuary offers peaceful reflection with song lyrics etched in stone. Art galleries showcase works that would fit comfortably in metropolitan museums, while Wagner Park hosts events from rugby matches to food festivals. Après-ski culture thrives whether you've actually skied or not - simply claim 'meetings ran long' while sipping cocktails at mountainside lodges where bartenders know regular visitors by name.
Spend time by the river, as well as appreciating the live music in Aspen.
Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Plan a fun excursion to Castle Creek Road and Snowmass Club while here. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Wagner Park and 212 Gallery.
