The Ute, Smuggler, and Ajax are our favorites accessible from town. Check out the site for numerous hikes in the area. Some require cars and others you can walk to from your hotel. Get out there!
Gondola Plaza Ride the Silver Queen Gondola to 11,212 ft. to the Sundeck. Grab lunch, go for a quick hike, play frisbee golf, or just enjoy the view!
Take the bus, ride your bike, or drive up to the most photographed mountains in North America. Be sure to check the website to see availability and updated rules.
970.429.1949 1000 Truscott Place Aspen, CO Public Golf Course offering views better than most private clubs around the world.
Our dear friends' (Brittany and Colter Van Domelen) beautiful spa. The best in town for spa treatments, yoga, pilates, etc.
Ride bikes (electric would be our recommendation) up to an amazing lunch.
Chat with the adventure concierge to get you set up.
Take a tranquil morning to get out on the Roaring Fork River. Chat with the adventure concierge to arrange a guided fly fishing lesson / trip.
Rent stand up paddle boards and float down the slow moving section of the Roaring Fork River.
Aspen Velo Bike Shop 970.925.1495 465 North Mill Street Rent a bike at Aspen Velo and enjoy the ride down to the Woody Creek Tavern for the best Margaritas in the Roaring Fork Valley! You can jump on a RFTA bus for the return trip home.
Explore this beacon of Aspen's cosmopolitan character. The art museum was recently rebuilt in downtown Aspen, designed by world famous architect Shigeru Ban. Here you'll find the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art showcasing rotating exhibitions. The AAM rooftop is also one of the best views in town, so be sure to stop by.
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Aspen offers everything when it comes to shopping!
970.920.1893 316 East Hopkins Avenue Aspen, CO Surprisingly, Steakhouse 316 is the only true steakhouse in Aspen. Owned by longtime Aspen restaurateurs who wanted to bring that New York steakhouse feel to Aspen, the vibe is dark and moody with a great bar and classic steakhouse cuts and sides.
970.925.1007 302 East Hopkins Avenue Aspen, CO Open for lunch and dinner, White House is Aspen’s premier place to get your innovative and high-end burger fix along with distinctive wines, beers, and cocktails.
970.710.7120 319 E Hopkins Ave. Aspen, CO Meat & Cheese uses locally sourced, sustainably raised ingredients as a starting point, and then blends different world culinary traditions to create a style of food called “World Farmhouse”. Their atmosphere is relaxed, and their plates are great for sharing. They do not take reservations but you can get in line with the app – No Wait.
970.920.6334 685 East Durant Avenue Aspen, CO Come to this friendly, long‑standing hangout at The Little Nell in Aspen for the burgers infamously sublime truffle fries and other dependable, and upscale American fare. Located at the base of Aspen Mountain, their patio is definitely worth checking out.
970.925.5882 624 East Cooper Street Aspen, CO Located in the heart of Aspen, Mezzaluna serves both modern and traditional Italian dishes. Their wood-fired pizzas are made in their dining room. Mezzaluna is also a great option for families or large groups.
970.920.6334 665 East Cooper Avenue Aspen, CO Locals and tourists alike flock to this sweet family owned brunch spot you can grab breakfast all day. The oatmeal buttermilk pancakes are a must!
970.710.7063 501 E Hyman Ave. Aspen, CO JÜS Aspen is the perfect midday “pick me up”. They specialize in fresh-pressed juices, milks, smoothies, and handcrafted lunch items. Best enjoyed “al fresco” walking around the picture-perfect streets of Aspen or relaxing on a bench in one of Aspen’s many parks.
970-429-8406 119 South Spring St. Aspen, CO Locals' go-to for healthy and vegan breakfast and lunch. They have fresh pressed juices and smoothies each day.
970.925.7585 320 S Galena St. Aspen, CO These sweet treats are known the world over. Paradise is just that for anyone with a sweet tooth. The lines often wrap around the block. In the summer grab a cone and sit outside to enjoy classical quartets and views of the mountains.
970.429.7674 330 East Main Street Aspen, CO Aspen’s favorite watering hole for well over a century, the J-Bar—with its authentic saloon ambiance and lively yet casual atmosphere, was also the favorite bar of writer Hunter S. Thompson.
970.920.2739 121 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO Cozy, boutique brewpub with mountainside views, tasting flights & growlers of beer to-go.
970.710.7275 301 E Hopkins Ave. Aspen, CO You’ll find locals and visitors alike in this rustic speakeasy with a huge menu of craft cocktails.