Aspen Things to Do

Located next to the Silver Queen Gondola, this popular restaurant combines location with style to create one of the premier ski restaurants in the world. A sun-drenched deck makes for a perfect viewing spot. The wood-dominated... more

Hailed by Trail Runner Magazine as one of "America's 14 most scenic races," this half marathon coincides with the zenith of Aspen's staggering foliage season. Sponsored by the Ute Mountaineer, the race begins in Snowmass Villag... more

Few, if any, Aspen restaurants can match Mezzaluna for its combination of great food and heedless bar scene. But it is this "coalition" that makes it so popular and prompted Gourmet Magazine to rank it as one of the top three r... more

This Tuscany-inspired restaurant is an authentic trattoria. The dimly lit dining room's low ceilings and closely positioned tile-topped tables exude an intimate, family feel. The main entrees feature authentic Northern Italian... more

Visitors who go shopping on Aspen's Galena Street should expect to be treated by the beautiful natural surroundings and a variety of shops and restaurants. Those interested in a romantic getaway should stay at The Independence... more

If you want to summit a mountain, but do not want to huff-and-puff up a hiking trail to do so, this gondola ride provides a muscle-happy alternative. It silently glides above tall stands of pine and affords spectacular mountain... more

If you need a bit of color to spice up the drab, gray Aspen winter, head over to the Aspen Fine Art Gallery. The small gallery, located on the Hyman Avenue Mall, specializes in avant-garde, post-Impressionism, and masterworks f... more

This Aspen landmark has the lofty distinction of being the town's oldest bar and restaurant dating back to the 1890s. The long wooden bar, its most prominent feature, retains the look and feel of an old mining saloon. Locals ar... more

This family-friendly environmental center is an ideal sojourn for those who are outdoor-curious, but backcountry shy. Located in the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, which is right in town, it is a perfect introduction to the great... more

Imagine Second City meets Julia Childs and you can envision this Aspen landmark. Since 1957 it has combined current comedic satire with top-notch dining to make it one of those "must stops" when visiting. Like many of Aspen's r... more