TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten track, but all are worth a visit.
Skiing |
|  | Aspen Mountain / Ajax: Known as "the athlete's mountain"; expert skiers flock to its challenging slopes. Address: Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-1220 Admission fee |  |
|  | Aspen Highlands: A local favourite, the Highlands specialise in steep trails but also offer easier trails for novices. Address: White River National Forest, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-1220 Admission fee |  |
|  | Buttermilk Mountain: Buttermilk is one of the best places in Aspen to learn to ski, brush up on your skills or just relax and take in the stunning scenery. Address: 38700 Hwy 82, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-1220 Admission fee |  |
Hiking |
|  | Cathedral Lake Trail: This excellent hiking area outside Aspen is ideal for beginners and those who enjoy easier trails. Address: Aspen, Colorado Free |  |
|  | Grizzly Lake Trail: A three-mile hike through scenic woods leads you to sparkling Grizzly Lake, an ideal spot for a picnic. Address: 806 W Hallam St, Hwy 82, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970 925 3445 (Forest-Service) Free |  |
|  | Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area: The 181,000 acres of Maroon Bells comprise Colorado's fourth-largest wilderness area and include more than 100 miles of trails and six peaks over 14,000 feet. Address: Maroon Creek Road, Colorado Phone: 970-925-3445 (Forest-Service) Admission fee |  |
Museums |
|  | Aspen Art Museum: The museum's picturesque setting on the Rio Grande Trail rivals its impressive collection of contemporary art. Address: 590 N Mill St, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-8050 Admission fee |  |
|  | Wheeler/Stallard Museum: This museum charts the course of Aspen's modern history, from silver-mining boomtown of the l800s to the chic cultural, sports and snow centre it is today. Address: 620 West Bleeker Street, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-3721 Admission fee |  |
Ghost town |
|  | Ashcroft Ghost Town: Once a prosperous silver-mining town, but 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. Address: Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-3721 Donation suggested |  |
|  | Independence Ghost Town: Visitors can tour the remnants of this former mining town, deserted in the late 1800s after a severe storm knocked out supply routes. Address: 620 West Bleeker St, Aspen, Colorado Phone: 970-925-3721-(Aspen-Historical-Society) Donation suggested; Closed October-May |  |
Restaurants |
|  | Montagna at the Little Nell: Customers rave about the excellent food and terrific service at this restaurant inside the famous Little Nell Hotel. Address: 675 E Durant Ave, Aspen, Colorado Phone: (970) 920-6313 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner |  |
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"Aspen is inviting in autumn"
USA TodayFall is a beautiful season in Aspen, and far less expensive and crowded than summer or fall, especially midweek.
"The Final Four: Aspen, Colorado"
High on AdventureAspen offers four major ski areas, plus a charming town full of shops, galleries, fine restaurants and a rich history.
"Ski Guide 2010"
New York Times, 13 Dec 2009 Aspen may be known for its glitz and fur-trimmed ski boots, but with even celebrities pinching pennies these days, there are surprisingly affordable ways this winter to schuss down the Little Nell run and nibble on oysters and truffle fries at Ajax Tavern.
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