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Aspen

4.5
Mountains Scenic Drives Hiking Trails

Rocky Mountain High

Known as a ski resort town, Aspen's history goes back to its roots as a silver-mining village tucked away in an isolated valley of the Rocky Mountains. The abundance of Aspen trees in the area gave the location its name. In the late 20th century, the town blossomed into a tourist center for its ski slopes and the White River National Forest. The town of less than 6,000 people has evolved to embrace both travelers with rustic outdoor spirit and those with upscale tastes. Both Hunter S. Thompson and John Denver popularized the destination as the ideal place to live, because of its combination of small-town honesty and natural beauty. Plan your vacation with our United States travel app and discover the best things to do in Aspen.
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Top Aspen tours

Scenic Pancake Rocks Hike BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $119
Duration: 5 to 7 hours
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Classic Crags Hike near Pikes Peak BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $114
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
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Aspen Performance Snowboard Rental Including Delivery BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $112
Duration: 5 days
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Maroon Bells
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
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Independence Pass
4.8
Duration: 3 hours
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Aspen Mountain / Ajax
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
The John Denver Sanctuary
4.8
Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Aspen

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Maroon Lake Scenic Trail
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Aspen Highlands
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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Buttermilk Mountain
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
4.9
Duration: 3 hours

Side trips from Aspen

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Thermal Spas
Glenwood Springs
4.0
Duration: 3 hours
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River Rafting & Tubing
Buena Vista
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Climbing Tours
Buena Vista
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Aspen Snowmass
Snowmass Village
4.7
Duration: 5h 30 min

Trails in Aspen

Rio Grande Trail
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Ute Trail
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Linkins Lake Trail
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Grizzly Lake Trail
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Aspen

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Crater Lake Trail
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Conundrum Hot Springs
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Winter Sports in Aspen

Aspen Skiing Company
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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Aspen Paragliding
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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River Rafting & Tubing
Glenwood Springs
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Off-Road Tours
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Hanging Lake Trail
Glenwood Springs
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Places to visit with Aspen

Denver BEST FOR: Garden, Historic Site, Observatory
Colorado Springs BEST FOR: Park, Zoo, Waterfall
Buena Vista BEST FOR: River Rafting / Tubing, Zipline, Hot Spring
Estes Park BEST FOR: Nightlife, Scenic Drive, Gift & Specialty Shop
Glenwood Springs BEST FOR: Thermal Spa, River Rafting / Tubing, Hiking Trail
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