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Weekend Getaways to Aspen

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You won’t find a more spectacular year-round destination than Aspen. Four world-class mountains attract skiers from around the world during the winter. There are scenic trails for hiking and biking, and the rivers are renowned for fishing and rafting when it’s warm. The pedestrian-friendly town boasts fashionable boutiques and many fine-art galleries. Aspen’s calendar is packed all year with cultural offerings for the traveller looking for big-city sophistication in a charming mountain setting.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
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.
SkiingSkiing
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
HikingHiking
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
MuseumsMuseums
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 townGhost 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
RestaurantsRestaurants
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
Things to doMore attractions
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Aspen Trip Lists

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What to do in Aspen
Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travellers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
The Gant
Popularity index: #1 in Aspen
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Hotel Jerome, An Auberge Resort
Popularity index: #7 in Aspen
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The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Popularity index: #14 in Aspen
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Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
The Limelight Hotel
Popularity index: #4 in Aspen
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Aspen Mountain Lodge
Popularity index: #4 in Aspen
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The Inn at Aspen by Wyndham Vacation Rentals
Popularity index: #19 in Aspen
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Recommended Reading
"Aspen is inviting in autumn"  USA Today
Fall 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 Adventure
Aspen offers four major ski areas, plus a charming town full of shops, galleries, fine restaurants and a rich history.
"Aspen with Kids: Where to Stay & What to do"  Family Vacation Critic
Aspen with Kids: Where to Stay & What to do
"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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