Inside the Aspen Travel Guide

Top Attractions in Aspen

Wheeler Opera House

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Since 1889 this landmark has been the center of Aspen's cultural scene. Listed on the National Registrar of Historical Places, the building has experienced two major renovations and looks today like it did when it first opened. …

Wagner Park

Aspen Art Museum

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

Grottos Trail

Top Hotels in Aspen

Aspen Meadows Resort

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Located in the West End on 40 acres of serene mountain landscape, filled with hiking trails and rushing streams, Aspen Meadows is the consummate retreat for …

Molly Gibson Lodge

The Residence Hotel

The Little Nell

Sardy House

Top Restaurants in Aspen

The J-Bar

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This Aspen mainstay, located inside the Hotel Jerome , has been pouring cold drafts since the 1890s. It is a favorite of locals who affectionately refer to it as the J-Bar. A big wooden bar with a mirrored backdrop dominates the room and …

Wildcat Cafe

Renaissance

Red Onion

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this the best possible skiing resort one could..great service and the best skiing slopes in the world witout a doubt. and perfect weather

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Introduction

Let's cut to the chase: Aspen can be snobby. It's true, but what do you expect, darling, from a place that's crawling with high rollers clad in the latest designer ski wear. Hand-in-hand with Vail, Aspen is the winter playground for the wealthy.

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Not to miss

Aspen Recreation Center Aspen is proud of its recreation centre which is loaded with facilities including pools and hot tubs, an ice rink and a climbing wall. Its Aspen Youth Center runs crafts sessions, parties and other activities for kids aged eight to 18; summer fun includes roller hockey and …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 5914 Area : 9km² Longitude / Latitude : -106.81754 / 39.1911 Currency : US Dollar (USD) Weights & Measures system : Imperial

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Well, ahem, if you don't have your own aircraft, you're still welcome to land in Sardy Field, 6km (4mi) north of Aspen. A little further afield, Eagle County Airport is 113km (70mi) north of Aspen and has increased services during ski season. American, Delta, United and Northwest …

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History

Recent History While Colorado's vulnerability to economic rollercoasting - always a feature of its history -has continued into the new millennium, Aspen continues to enjoy its status of mountain playground to the botoxed bold and the beautiful. There is affluence here by the SUV-load, and that …

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Weather

The year gets off to a chilly start with January's temperatures ranging from 8°F (-13°C) to 35°F (2°C) and annual snowfall averaging up to 15ft (4.6m), although that figure jumps to up to 25ft (7.6m) around the ski resorts. It's not unheard of to see snow as late as June and as …

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Overview of Aspen

172 miles W of Denver, 130 miles E of Grand Junction Like Vail, Aspen's reputation precedes it. Anyone with a pulse knows that it's more than likely to wind up in the tabloids when two celebrities--who are married to other people--are captured on film sharing a chairlift together; and, yes, we guess …

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Overview

One of the world's fabled resorts, Aspen is practically a byword for glitz, glamour, and glorious skiing. To the uninitiated, Aspen and Vail are virtually synonymous. To residents, a rivalry exists, despite the current detente that led to the formation of the Aspen/Vail Premier Passport (an …

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City Guide

Many people have the impression that Aspen is only accessible to the rich and famous. In actuality, it can be an affordable and appealing vacation spot on almost any budget in the summer. Visiting in the winter is a bit more expensive, but it is still within reach. Aspen consists of the town of Aspen as …

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