Aspen Expert Travel Guides

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Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Tucked away at the southeast end of the Roaring Fork Valley, surrounded by the towering Elk Mountains, Collegiate Peaks and White River National Forest, Aspen feels far away from the real world. The rich and famous see it as a playground, but... Continue reading »
History

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Aspen was not always a quirky town filled with posh eateries, hotels, multi-million dollar homes and fur-clad celebrities on skis. What is now the winter hub for the rich and famous, and a world-class destination for extreme sport fans, was o... Continue reading »
Where to stay

by Wcities Travel Guides

Aspen is a town ruled by seasons and when it comes to finding accommodations, the time of year can mean the difference between hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars. Unfortunately, you cannot categorize everything into four simple seasons.... Continue reading »
Eat drink

by Wcities Travel Guides

When it comes to choosing a restaurant in Aspen, good luck. The cosmopolitan selection of eateries in the Downtown area is so overwhelming, you could go hungry trying to decide on where to dine. Ambling from street to street, and weighing the... Continue reading »
Entertainment

by Wcities Travel Guides

Once the snow melts and the mud dries, the valley becomes a Mecca for everything from biking and hiking to camping and fishing. The mountains surrounding Aspen offer endless ways to spend the lazy days of summer. Tourists fill the town for fe... Continue reading »
Tours

by Wcities Travel Guides

Once you arrive in Aspen, settle in, catch your breath (you'll be 7,908 feet above sea level), and give yourself some time to decide what to do. Unless, of course, its winter, and your options are limited to skiing, partying, or skiing. Aspen... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There Air Aspen is serviced by the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport +1 970 920 5384 http://www.aspenairport.com Denver International Airport is located approximately 220 miles away from Denver. The following carriers offer... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Aspen State: Colorado Country: United States Aspen by the Numbers: Population: 5914 Elevation: 7945 Feet/2.421 m Average Snowfall: 300 inches/7.620 mm Average Winter Temperature: 0-32°F/-18°C-0°C Average Summer Temper... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

172 miles W. of Denver, 130 miles E. of Grand Junction Like Vail, Aspen's reputation precedes it. Anyone with a pulse knows that it's more than likely to wind up in the tabloids when two celebrities -- who are married to other people -- ar... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Getting There By Car -- Aspen is located on Colo. 82, halfway between I-70 at Glenwood Springs (42 miles northwest) and U.S. 24 south of Leadville (44 miles east). In summer, it's a scenic 3 1/2-hour drive from Denver: Leave I-70 West at exi... Continue reading »

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Drive from Aspen to Denver

On October 4, 2006, we drove from Steamboat Springs, Colorado down through Aspen across Independence Pass. We also stopped at Breck... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Kvans
Chili, beer, bluegrass, cows

We bid farewell to Summit County and went to Aspen to the Chilipepper Brewfest. This is an ingenious festival with bluegrass music,... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler the Murray girls
Hiking Mt. Thomas

This was the best hike ever. Jen and I along with Parker and Kavi hiked to the summit of Mt. Thomas. Beautiful doesnt describe it.... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Sara and Parker
Epic Aspen

This is my first journal entry, so I'm going to start with the very last trip I've done. I travel a lot, mostly for business, but I... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler dan5369
Aspen Final Day

Packed up today ready for the flight home tonight. Conor tried to fly out last night but got snowed in so I’m a bit worried about getting... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Bates' big trip