Aspen Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

Where to stay

Hotels in Aspen

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White Elephant Aspen

110 West Main Street | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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Designer 2 BR on River with Pool - Walk to Town!

1024 East Hopkins Avenue | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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Aspen Core Renovated 2 BR 2 BA with AC

East Main Street 600 | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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Updated 3BR 3BA with Pool - Steps to Town

South Galena Street 747 | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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Renovated Riverfront 3 BR 2 BA with Pool - Walk to Town!

East Hopkins Avenue 1028 | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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Central AC Updated 4 BR 4-5 BA Townhouse Pool

South Mill Street 630 | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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Modern 2 BR in Aspen Core Walk Everywhere

East Main Street 600 | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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New Listing 3BR 3BA Condo - Steps to Gondola

South Galena Street 747 | Aspen, CO 81611, US

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At a glance

Climate

Alpine

Languages

English

Local currency

USD (USD)

Local time

19:04 (GMT-6)

Ideal trip length

3–7 days

Cost level

5 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Downtown Aspen

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

15-20% standard

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Elk Tenderloin Rocky Mountain Trout Green Chile Stew Fondue

When to visit Aspen

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: January, February, July, December Busiest: Dec-Mar, Jun-Aug

Jan

90

Cold, snowy, prime skiing
Feb

90

Cold, snowy, prime skiing
Mar

85

Cold, snowy, spring skiing
Apr

50

Mild, melting snow, mud
May

60

Mild, greening, some trails
Jun

85

Warm, sunny, hiking starts
Jul

90

Warm, sunny, wildflowers
Aug

85

Warm, sunny, pleasant
Sept

80

Cool, fall colors
Oct

60

Cold, first snows
Nov

70

Cold, snow starts
Dec

90

Cold, snowy, holiday skiing

90

Jan Cold, snowy, prime skiing

90

Feb Cold, snowy, prime skiing

85

Mar Cold, snowy, spring skiing

50

Apr Mild, melting snow, mud

60

May Mild, greening, some trails

85

Jun Warm, sunny, hiking starts

90

Jul Warm, sunny, wildflowers

85

Aug Warm, sunny, pleasant

80

Sept Cool, fall colors

60

Oct Cold, first snows

70

Nov Cold, snow starts

90

Dec Cold, snowy, holiday skiing

Things to do in Aspen

6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Maroon Bells Scenic Area

Elk Mountains 3 hrs

Witness the iconic, breathtaking peaks reflected in Maroon Lake.

Outdoors Good for children

Hiking Smuggler Mountain Trail

East Aspen 2.5 hrs

Enjoy panoramic views of Aspen from a popular local trail.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Aspen Art Museum

Downtown Aspen 2 hrs

Explore contemporary art in a striking Shigeru Ban-designed building.

Indoors

Shopping on Main Street

Downtown Aspen 3 hrs

Browse high-end boutiques and unique local shops.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

2 places

Skiing/Snowboarding Aspen Snowmass

Aspen/Snowmass 6 hrs

Experience world-class slopes across four distinct mountains.

Outdoors Good for children

Silver Queen Gondola Ride

Downtown Aspen 2 hrs

Ascend Aspen Mountain for stunning vistas and mountaintop dining.

Outdoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Aspen — First-Timer Highlights

Discover the iconic luxury, stunning nature, and vibrant culture of Aspen.

This 3-day itinerary is designed for first-time visitors to Aspen, covering the essential experiences from breathtaking mountain views and world-class dining to unique cultural attractions and outdoor adventures. It's perfect for those seeking a blend of upscale relaxation and invigorating exploration in one of Colorado's most famous mountain towns.

3 Days 15 Stops

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