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Aspen,
Colorado - Wikipedia
Aspen is the largest city and county seat of Pitkin County, Colorado. Founded
as a mining camp in the Colorado Silver Boom and named because of the abundance
of aspen trees in the area, the city is now a ski resort and cultural center.
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Aspen is among the most popular ski destinations in the entire West. Nestled
high in the Elk Mountains branch of the Rockies, Aspen and its sister town
of Snowmass Village service four major ski areas.
Aspen
Tourist Information and Aspen Tourism
Aspen, Colorado (CO) is home to a number of exceptional ski resorts and Aspen
features some truly spectacular
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Aspen Times
The complete news and information resource
for Aspen Colorado.
Weather
NOAA
National
Weather Forecast Aspen CO
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Weather Network
The Weather
Network, Aspen CO
Aspen / Snowmass Transportation
City
of Aspen Transportation
The City of Aspen Transportation Department strives to provide convenient,
affordable and safe commute alternatives to Aspen residents and visitors.
Aspen / Snowmass Restaurants
Aspen
Snowmass Dining Guide
Consistently
rated the #1 resort in North America for dining, Aspen/Snowmass has over 100
bars and restaurants to choose from. You'll find menus to please every palate
here.
Restauranteur
- Aspen Area
Selected
Restaurants for Dining in Aspen, Colorado.
Foodie
Aspen
Aspen
restaurant and bar guide.
Aspen / Snowmass Sightseeing, Touring and Attractions
Aspen
Colorado Tours
Make sure you set aside plenty of time to enjoy the myriad of Aspen Colorado
tours to be found around the area in Winter or Summer.
Ashcroft
Ghost Town
Experience the magic of Ashcroft’s historic ghost town located in the
pristine Castle Creek Valley.
Independence
Pass
Independence Pass General Forest Area contains a plethora of recreation opportunities
within an alpine setting.
Silver
Queen Gondola
Ride the Silver Queen Gondola to spectacular views, cooler temperatures dining
at the Sundeck and on-mountain adventure.
Independence
Ghost Town
13.5 miles east
of Aspen, 4 miles from the top of Independence Pass.
Maroon
Bells
Nothing
but superlatives roll of the tongue when contemplating the Maroon Bells -
Snowmass Wilderness.
Aspen / Snowmass Outdoor Activities
Ski
Aspen
Snowmass
Could the powder be any BETTER?!
Aspen
Highlands
Locals call Aspen Highlands their favorite, whether looking for its extreme
terrain, groomed cruisers or breathtaking perspectives of the Maroon Bells.
SkiSnowboard
Ask a crowd of non-skiing Americans to name a ski resort, and you can bet
a bundle that Aspen will be one of those they name.
Golf
Snowmass
Club Golf Course
Award-winning architect Jim Engh's unique design of the Snowmass Club Golf
Course pays tribute to the rugged heritage of ranching families that rooted
here over the last century.
Aspen
Golf Club
From downtown Aspen, go west 1 mile on Hwy 82 to course.
Aspen
Trails & Parks
Find trails near Aspen Colorado, including Aspen parks, Aspen walks and Aspen
bike paths.
Aspen / Snowmass Events
Jazz
Aspen Snowmass
Premier Festivals since 1991.
Winter
X-Games
The Winter X Games showcase Snowboarding, Snow Mountain Bike Racing, Ice Climbing,
Skiboarding, Snocross and Free Skiing.
Aspen
Filmfest
Independent by Nature.
Wintersköl
- Aspen Winter Festival
Wintersköl is Aspen’s spirited tribute to the Nordic lifestyle
of winter.
Comedy
Arts Festival
Founded
in 1995, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival sponsored by HBO
Aspen
Institute
Aspen's seminars, programs and leadership initiatives offer a chance for restorative
reflection on the meaning of the good life, leadership, and sound public policy
based on nonpartisan principles and timeless ideas.
The Arts in the Aspen / Snowmass Area
Performing Arts
Aspen
Music Festival and School
Each summer since 1949, the world's most accomplished and promising musicians
have made a pilgrimage to Aspen. They come not only to perform, but also to
teach, to learn and to be renewed.
Wheeler
Opera House
Aspen's Premier Performing Arts Center.
Aspen
Theatre
Aspen’s professional theatre company performs nightly in the Theatre
Tent located below the Rio Grande Park in Aspen from June 29th until September
2nd.
Museums
Wheeler/Stallard
Museum
Jerome B. Wheeler built this Queen Anne style
home in 1888.
Aspen
Art Museum
Founded
in 1979, the Aspen Art Museum is known internationally for presenting world-class
exhibitions of contemporary art from around the globe.
Music
Aspen
Music Festival and School
Each
summer since 1949, the world's most accomplished and promising musicians have
made a pilgrimage to Aspen. They come not only to perform, but also to teach,
to learn and to be renewed.
Beyond
Bluegrass
While centered around a bluegrass theme, the Festival features traditional
American music and its various roots and branches.