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Ashcroft Ghost Town


Ashcroft Ghost Town
Castle Creek Rd
Aspen, CO 81611
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Skiers Chalet £86 5.4 mi 8.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The St. Regis Aspen Resort £371 5.4 mi 8.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Sky Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel £247 5.4 mi 8.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Hyatt Grand Aspen £442 5.4 mi 8.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mountain Chalet Aspen £118 5.4 mi 8.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Pine Creek Cookhouse 2.5 mi 4.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro 5.2 mi 8.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Butch's Lobster Bar 5.4 mi 8.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Independence Pass 4.6 mi 7.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Aspen Club & Spa 5.3 mi 8.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Ashcroft Ghost Town” Wcities.com
“History” Pine Creek Cookhouse
“The Spirit of the Old West” lodging.com / Travelbase
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 69 attractions in Aspen
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Traveller Description:
Once a prosperous silver mining town, the silver disappeared, the people moved out and the ghosts moved in. Twelve empty buildings stand as an eerie...... more » Once a prosperous silver mining town, the silver disappeared, the people moved out and the ghosts moved in. Twelve empty buildings stand as an eerie reminder of the community that was. « less
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Attraction type: Ghost town
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Castle Creek Rd Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: 970-925-3721
Fax: 970-925-5347

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“Fun Little Ghost Town, Close to Aspen & Perfect for Picnics”
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4 of 5 stars
June_Boys
Superior, CO
14 Jun 2009

We've two and four year-old children and they both got a kick out of the Ashcroft Ghost Town. It is small, so perfect for little children or just a quick visit, and the drive out (it's about eleven miles out on Castle Creek Road) is gorgeous. It also has a beautiful site right next to the river for picnicking. We... more

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4 of 5 stars
jklong72
boulder
11 Sep 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

what a piece of history! right across the way is a wonderful restaurant with amazing views. Go for a hike and then enjoy some fine cuisine!! more

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Ashcroft Ghost Town Address

Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: 970-925-3721 Fax: 970-925-5347