Independence Ghost Town

During the height of Aspen's silver boom in 1888, Jerome Wheeler built this stunning Queen Anne home for his wife. But after his wife ref...

Located just four miles below the Independence Pass Summit, this ghost town not only offers a hands-on look at history, but also spectacu...

This 17-mile hike presents a continuous visual buffet line of amazing mountain scenery. Gin-clear alpine lakes, cascading streams, beaver...

This is a wonderfully appropriate name for a trail, for like the government itself, there are some things you like and other things that...

If you are seeking a mountain bike trail that does not require driving out of town, pedal up to this old mining road. The opening two mil...

This is a handy trail if you want something that is relatively close to town and that will free you from the crowds. The hike is 3.6 mile...

This is a handy trail if you want something that is relatively close to town and that will free you from the crowds. The hike is 3.6 mile...

If you have a day to hike, and then another day to recover, jot this remote trail down on your 'Things to do while in Aspen list.' This m...

With Independence Pass and its fan of hiking trails just minutes to the east, and the town of Aspen just minutes to the west, this campgr...

Part of Aspen's appeal lies in its fetish for arts. The Aspen Writers' Foundation speaks volumes by attracting some of the world's greate...

It is rare that a restaurant is equally famous for both its breakfast and dinner, but this local treasure pulls it off with nonchalant st...

This unique bistro, which is located in a converted Victorian home, allows you to sip latte with Dosteovsky, nibble on salad with Whitman...

Plato's Restaurant “The first and greatest of necessities is food, which is the condition of life and existence.” – Plato’s Republ...

World renowned chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, whose gourmet Japanese food has filled stomachs in New York, London and Los Angeles to high prais...

As one of Aspen's newer restaurants, it provides a nice twist to the usual French dining scene. Instead of attempting to imitate a bistro...

Social restaurant is the newest addition to Aspen’s restaurant row. Featuring “global tapas,” small plates designed to be shared, discove...

Upon entering this Victorian tribute, located inside the Hotel Jerome, one almost feels as if they have entered anoth...

This Aspen mainstay, located inside the Hotel Jerome, has been pouring cold drafts since the 1890s. It is a favorite...

It is not often that the words casual and elegant can be used in the same sentence, but they definitely apply towards this Victorian rest...

Tucked back in the grass-covered courtyard of the Hotel Jerome, this restaurant manages to make outdoor dining elegan...