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August 21, 2021
Aspen, Colorado
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Things To Do in Aspen

The Wedding Website of Elise Nieser and John Daugherty
Here are some of our favorite things to do while in Aspen! You cannot go wrong with any of these adventures or restaurants- and there are plenty more great places not on the list. August in Aspen is a very busy time of year- so be sure to plan ahead on reservations!
Fly Fishing with Taylor Creek Outfitters

Fly Fishing with Taylor Creek Outfitters

We love to go fly fishing with the guides from Taylor Creek Outfitters. Highly recommend their float fishing trips for a once in a lifetime experience!

Take the Gondola up Aspen Mountain

Take the Gondola up Aspen Mountain

601 E Dean Street, Aspen, CO 81611

Take the gondola up Aspen Mountain, hike around, and have a drink at the Sundeck! You can't beat the views.

Visit the Maroon Bells

Visit the Maroon Bells

CO 81654

The Maroon Bells are an Aspen staple- we love taking a tour there and biking back into town! You can also take a bus and hike all around as well. Be sure to plan ahead as they are now limiting the number of people in and out and often requiring reservations.

Alpine Coaster in Snowmass

Alpine Coaster in Snowmass

Aspen, CO 81611

Snowmass Village is a cute and fun place to explore, and the Alpine Coaster is a blast no matter what your age! You can head into Snowmass, take the gondola up, and hike around/ride the coaster!

White Water Rafting

Horseback Riding

Bear Den Aspen

Bear Den Aspen

301 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 922-9218

Bear Den is a great restaurant from breakfast through dinner!

French Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village

French Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village

400 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-1566
Matsuhisa

Matsuhisa

303 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 544-6628

Our favorite sushi place in Aspen! Make reservations ahead of time- they book up quickly.

Aspen Hickory House

Aspen Hickory House

730 West Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-2313

One of John's favorite restaurants in Aspen. If you're craving BBQ, this is your spot!

Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar

Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar

301 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 710-7275

A cute and fun place for a drink and some hors d'oeuvres!

Steak House No. 316

Steak House No. 316

316 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 920-1893
Cache Cache

Cache Cache

205 South Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-3835
The Red Onion

The Red Onion

420 East Cooper Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-9955
Jimmy's

Jimmy's

205 South Mill Street, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-6020

Great food with great views!

Ajax Tavern

Ajax Tavern

685 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 920-6334

The Little Nell’s mountainside restaurant has one of the best burgers and truffle fries in town!

White House Tavern

White House Tavern

302 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-1007
Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop

Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop

319 East Hopkins Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 710-7120
Paradise Bakery & Cafe

Paradise Bakery & Cafe

320 South Galena Street, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 925-7585

We love to stop into Paradise Bakery for some sweet treats and a coffee!

Clark's Oyster Bar

Clark's Oyster Bar

517 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 710-2546

Duemani

216 South Monarch Street, Aspen, CO 81611
, (970) 920-2555
Butch's Lobster Shack

Butch's Lobster Shack

122 Basalt Center Circle, Basalt, CO 81621
, (970) 618-3306

If you find yourself craving fresh Maine lobster, it's worth making the trip to Basalt and going to Butch's. No trip to Aspen is complete for John without traveling to Butch's!

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