Aspen Attractions 
The internationally renowned resort of Aspen lies in the valley of the Roaring Fork River, some 160mi/256km southwest of Denver. Originally an important mining town, Aspen is now an exclusive winter sports resort and a rather less expensive summer holiday resort. In the surrounding area are a number of ghost towns, still occupied by miners only a few decades ago.
Aspen Ski Resort
Among the finest skiing areas round Aspen are Aspen Mountain, the Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk Mountain.
Aspen Ski Resort has a base elevation of 7,945 feet, a summit elevation of 11,212 feet and 8 lifts. It receives an average annual snowfall of 300 inches.
Aspen Ski Resort has a base elevation of 7,945 feet, a summit elevation of 11,212 feet and 8 lifts. It receives an average annual snowfall of 300 inches.
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is found within the White River and Gunnison National Forests. The mountains are notes as one of the country's most photographed with six peaks. The wilderness area attracts climbers, mountaineers, hikers and nature lovers.
Aspen Art Museum
The Aspen Art Museum in Colorado began in 1979 and is noted for its contemporary art and sculpture exhibits. Housed in an historic brick building on the Rio Grande Trail, the museum features art talks, gallery tours, educational workshops and special events.
Aspen Art Museum
590 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611-1510
United States
590 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611-1510
United States
Phone 1 (970) 925-8050
Fax 1 (970) 925-8054
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort
Among the finest skiing areas round Aspen are Aspen Mountain, the Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk Mountain.
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort has a base elevation of 8,048 feet, a summit elevation of 11,675 feet and 8 lifts. It receives an average annual snowfall of 300 inches.
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort has a base elevation of 8,048 feet, a summit elevation of 11,675 feet and 8 lifts. It receives an average annual snowfall of 300 inches.
Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort
Among the finest skiing areas round Aspen are Aspen Mountain, the Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk Mountain.
Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort has a base elevation of 7,870 feet, a summit elevation of 9,900 feet and 7 lifts. It receives an average annual snowfall of 200 inches.
Buttermilk Mountain Ski Resort has a base elevation of 7,870 feet, a summit elevation of 9,900 feet and 7 lifts. It receives an average annual snowfall of 200 inches.
Hotel Jerome
Hotel Jerome is a landmark hotel in Aspen that opened in 1889 and was restored in 1985. Named after Jerome Wheeler, the man who built it, the hotel features a Victorian Grand Ballroom, luxury rooms and views of the Aspen Mountain.
Hotel Jerome
330 East Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611-1930
United States
330 East Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611-1930
United States
Phone 1 (970) 920-1000
Fax 1 (970) 925-2050
Wheeler Opera House
The Wheeler Opera House in Aspen was built in 1889 at the height of Aspen's mining prosperity. Two fires in 1912 caused it to fall into disrepair until it was restored between 1946 and 1960. The Wheeler Opera House presents various stage, film and musical events throughout the year.
Wheeler Opera House
320 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611-1918
United States
320 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611-1918
United States
Phone 1 (970) 920-5770
Fax 1 (970) 920-5780
Wheeler-Stallard House Museum
The Wheeler-Stallard House Museum is the home of the Aspen Historical Society. Built in 1888, this Queen Anne style home now has photographic exhibits about the history of Aspen. The history of the Crystal Palace and the history of early photography in Aspen are two of the latest exhibits.
Aspen Historical Society
620 West Bleeker Street
Aspen, CO 81611
United States
620 West Bleeker Street
Aspen, CO 81611
United States
Phone 1 (970) 925-3721
Fax 1 (970) 925-5347
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
