Best Things to Do in Aspen, Colorado

Aspen is one of the historic former mining town which has blossomed into one of the most high-end, and most stunning small towns in America.

Rocky Hot Spot is one of the best places to be seen in the entire state. Downtown Aspen is where you’ll find everything.

 Aspen has four skiable mountains, Ajax Mountain is the most famous among four and is accessible from Silver Queen Gondola.

The mirror-like lake that reflects the image of the snow-capped mountains; Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak.

Independence Pass; part of Colorado State Highway, gives the remarkable views over the mountains, through groves of aspen trees.

Ride the Silver Queen Gondala, a 2.5 miles trip from the base to the top of the mountain.  

The Rio Grande Trail is one of the best hikes in Aspen, the trail is doozy and climbs up into the mountains and Glenwod Springs.

 Castle Creek Road from Aspen to Ashcroft has many opportunities to pull over and drink in the views.

Ashcroft Ghost Town; Castle Creek Road will take travellers back to the historic era from the modern day.