Maroon Bells is a quick 30 min ride from Aspen, operated by bus service only. Enjoy an easy hike with stunning mountain views. For the adventurous types, ride a bike up for an all day excursion.
Aspen has so much to offer, so get out an enjoy the mountains and rivers. Rafting down the Colorado River or riding on horseback through Aspen groves, you will have the time of your life and make unforgettable memories.
The Roaring Fork Valley is host to numerous "Gold" river Fly Fishing. From the Roaring Fork to the Frying Pan rivers, local guides can help you craft your cast and perhaps catch (and release however) that trophy fish!
The renowned Aspen Music Festival is regarded as one of the top classical music festivals in the United States, noted both for its concert programming and its musical training of mostly young-adult music students. The eight-week summer season includes hundreds of classical music events: concerts by four orchestras, recitals, chamber music, operas, classes, lectures, and family programs.
Celebrating its 35 year, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is a multi-faceted arts organization that nurtures and manifests the love of dance across a spectrum of programs for the cultural enrichment of Aspen, Colorado, and Santa Fe, New Mexico — and beyond.
Rent a bike and ride around town enjoying the quaint West End neighborhood architecture. For those with adventurous side, ride down to Woody Creek Tavern and grab a margarita to celebrate your achievement.
Aspen's first Michelin star restaurant, Chef Barclay Dodge's innovative and inspired cuisine sourced from local farms and foraging in our mountains and streams. Tasting menu only restaurant, offering five and ten course menus.
A trip to Aspen just isn't complete without stopping at the "Hickory House" to enjoy their BBQ and steak. Its best known for breakfast- local tip, go early!
Offering premium sandwiches, amazing salads and mains, along with distinctive wines, beers, and cocktails. Located in downtown Aspen in a beautiful white Victorian house, enjoy lively and convivial atmosphere featuring an exhibition kitchen and interesting artworks set in a warm, wood paneled space
Meat & Cheese is a celebration of food as prepared in home kitchens everywhere, a style we refer to as World Farmhouse. Using locally sourced, sustainably raised ingredients we engage the culinary traditions of Asia, Europe, and the Americas to create a menu that is eclectic yet recognizable. No part of world cuisine is off limits at Meat & Cheese. Available ingredients and their quality dictate our menu direction from day to day.