Downtown Aspen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scenic views of aspen COLORADO . Clear waters , blue skies and we saw the avalanches . It was a awesome moment to witness the snow sliding down while we were hiking up to see the lake. #hiking #lakes #aspen #colorado #scenicdrives
Scenic views of aspen COLORADO . Clear waters , blue skies and we saw the avalanches . It was a awesome moment to witness the snow sliding down while we were hiking up to see the lake. #hiking #lakes #aspen #colorado #scenicdrives
Photowalking the quaint and lovely town of Aspen, CO.
Quaint Aspen, CO in the summer.
Everyone thinks of Aspen, CO as a ski destination, but it's an amazing place to visit in the fall also. This was taken in October, when the aspen trees were in their full colorful glory.

Popular places to visit

Aspen Mountain which includes a small town or village, snow boarding and snow skiing

Aspen Mountain

At the heart of Colorado's skiing district lies a maze of challenging runs, many of which double as summer hiking trails.

Aspen Mountain
Aspen Highlands showing a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and landscape views

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.

Aspen Highlands
Buttermilk Mountain Ski Area showing snow skiing and snow as well as an individual female

Buttermilk Mountain

Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.

Buttermilk Mountain
Descending the east side of Buckskin Pass on the Four Pass Loop in the Maroon Bells, Aspen Colorado. The wild flowers are in full bloom this week. A three day 29 mile loop circumnavigates the Maroon Bells Wilderness and climbs four passes over 12,400'.

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.

Maroon Bells
Aspen Colorado in the summer is beautiful, with plenty of hiking and biking trails. Beginners can enjoy well kept, paved paths including this bridge over Maroon Creek near the Aspen Recreation Center. #takeahike #perspectives

Aspen Recreation Center

Enjoy an outing to Aspen Recreation Center during your stay in Aspen. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its ski slopes.

Aspen Recreation Center
USA, Colorado, Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake, autumn

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.

Maroon Lake

Activities

Glimpse of Aspen

Highlights of Aspen Tour

NZ$77
per adult
Highlights of Aspen Tour
Aspen's DarkSide Guide

Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour

NZ$77
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Aspen Puzzling Adventure

NZ$60
per traveller
Aspen Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Downtown Aspen Hotel Deals

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
330 E Main Street Aspen CO
Stay at this luxury hotel in Aspen. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (456 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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W Aspen

W Aspen

4 out of 5
550 South Spring Street Aspen CO
The price is NZ$2,007 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
NZ$2,007
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Aspen. Enjoy a free ski shuttle, room service and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
Everyone is friendly, Beautiful rooms, perfect location. It’s close to everything.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

W Aspen
Limelight Hotel Aspen

Limelight Hotel Aspen

4 out of 5
355 S. Monarch St Aspen CO
The price is NZ$1,967 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
NZ$1,967
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Aspen. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 hot tubs and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
My experience was amazing all thanks to our driver alan he gave us all the hotspots and all the info we needed staff is amazing and helpful.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Limelight Hotel Aspen
The St. Regis Aspen Resort

The St. Regis Aspen Resort

5 out of 5
315 East Dean St. Aspen CO
The price is NZ$4,305 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$4,305
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Aspen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
Room was nice. But smell from the heather was nasty.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Aspen Square Condominium Hotel

Aspen Square Condominium Hotel

4 out of 5
617 East Cooper Avenue Aspen CO
The price is NZ$1,495 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$1,495
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Aspen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (939 reviews)
Was great location and service was great!

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Aspen Square Condominium Hotel
Hotel Durant

Hotel Durant

3 out of 5
122 East Durant Aspen CO
Stay at this ski hotel in Aspen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (753 reviews)
I'm always a fan of hotels that "get the job done" in a courteous manner and the Hotel Durant does just that. In a town filled with over-priced hotel options (read 3 and 4-star hotels charging 5+ star prices), we were pleased with the overall value of the Hotel Durant. Clean rooms, friendly staff ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aspen

Love this little, boutique hotel in Aspen; very quaint, fancy and recently re-done/upgraded, and right in the heart of everything in town. There is a ton of history here, and the rooms/ common spaces are beautiful. Love the lobby bar, also.

East Aspen

While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.

East Aspen
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Oklahoma Flats

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Oklahoma Flats and surrounding area, you can visit Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park.

Oklahoma Flats
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Smuggler

When in Smuggler, you can plan a visit to Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Smuggler
View of GrosPiton and Petit Piton.

West End

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in West End, Roaring Fork River and Castle Creek Road are top sights worth seeing.

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Riverside

Though Riverside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Silver Queen Gondola and Wagner Park.

Riverside
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Aspen Grove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aspen Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Silver Queen Gondola and Roaring Fork River.

Aspen Grove

Downtown Aspen Travel Guide

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