Aspen Vacation
Aspen is an old mining-town-turned-upscale tourist destination in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Aspen is a popular winter sports destination and home to many of the large winter sports competitions.
Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- State: Colorado
- County: Pitkin
- Founded: 1879
- Population: 5,914 (2000)1
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Area code: +970
- Time zone: MST
- Originally called "The Shining Mountains" for its rich silver mines2
- Considered one of America's elite winter resorts2
Attractions
If you want to do something other than skiing, Aspen has something for you. Visit the Aspen Art Museum and enjoy art exhibits, they also host a annual exhibit that showcases local talent. Thursday's they offer free wine-and-cheese receptions. You can also learn about the history of Aspen by visiting the Wheeler/Stallard House Museum. Fodor's recommends visiting the Maroon Bells, these majestic twin peaks are more than 14,000 feet high. Cars are only allowed half-way up, but shuttle buses are available for a small fee.
Activities
No matter what time of the year you visit, Aspen & Snowmass has plenty of activities to keep you busy. From paragliding, horseback riding, mountain climbing, hiking and biking available in the summer to winter activities including skiing tours, avalanche courses, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, hut to hut ski trips and rock climbing.
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While planning your trip, please see Aspen Hotels and Aspen Restaurants.
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