West Aspen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Aspen
Popular places to visit
Maroon Bells
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Bells and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
Aspen Mountain
At the heart of Colorado's skiing district lies a maze of challenging runs, many of which double as summer hiking trails.
Buttermilk Mountain
Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.
Aspen Highlands
Famous powder bowls, slopes with views of spectacular wilderness and steep runs that challenge even veteran skiers make this spot a local favorite.
Maroon Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
The John Denver Sanctuary
Find out about the history of Aspen when you take a trip to The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its ski slopes.
Activities
Monster Truck Sleigh Ride and Gold Panning
World Cuisine Classes in the Base of the Mountains
Our pick of the best West Aspen Hotel Deals
The Gant
Clean room, staff are very friendly and helpful, loved the shuttle accommodation
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
Easy access to ski slopes and kind staff. Clean, but small, room.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
W Aspen
Don’t get a room on the first floor behind the club
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Inn at Aspen
Great rooms, very convenient
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Limelight Hotel Aspen
Very good hotel in the heart of Aspen! Near to everything! Very good staff and great service
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Aspen
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Roaring Fork River and Castle Creek Road are top sights worth seeing.
Meadowood
While Meadowood isn't home to many top sights, Aspen Recreation Center and Holden Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pitkin
While there might not be top attractions in Pitkin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aspen Art Museum and The John Denver Sanctuary.
Buttermilk Mountain Base Area
If you're spending some time in Buttermilk Mountain Base Area, Buttermilk Mountain and Summit Express Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
Though Red Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aspen Art Museum and Roaring Fork River.
Downtown Aspen
While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola.
