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Aspen

Aspen is a sightseeing stop in Aspen, CO, part of the Elk Mountains guide. Cost: free.

130 S Galena Street · Aspen, CO

Why you should go…

The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is the destination marketing organization and chamber of commerce for Aspen, Colorado. It operates visitor information centers that welcome over 200,000 visitors a year, connecting travelers to local lodging, dining, outdoor recreation and arts and culture. The association promotes Aspen as a year-round destination with winter skiing and summer mountain activities.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Aspen, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sport & Outdoor
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Aspen Mountain
$50+
Ride the Silver Queen Gondola from downtown Aspen to the 11,212-foot summit for runs suited to intermediate and expert skiers.
0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
Sport & Outdoor
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Maroon Bells
Under $25
See two 14,000-foot peaks rise above Maroon Lake and walk the trails of the scenic area near Aspen.
9.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure
Independence Pass
Free
Drive Highway 82 over the Continental Divide at 12,095 feet and walk a paved path to alpine tundra overlooks.
15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
Shopping
Outdoor Adventure
Butte & Co.
$25–$50
A ski, snowboard, and bike rental shop at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
22 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Tours
Outdoor Adventure
Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures
$50+
Guided horseback trail rides through mountain meadows and forest around Crested Butte, Colorado.
23 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
Sightseeing
Outdoor Adventure
Glenwood Springs
Free
A Rocky Mountain resort town famous for its hot springs, Hanging Lake and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
37 mi awayMore like this