Things to Do in Aspen in 2025

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What to do in Aspen

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Aspen Mountain

4.5/5(444 reviews)

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

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

Maroon Bells

5/5(199 reviews)

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 Highlands

4.5/5(194 reviews)

Famous powder bowls, slopes with views of spectacular wilderness and steep runs that challenge even veteran skiers make this spot a local favorite.

Buttermilk Mountain

4.5/5(150 reviews)

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

Aspen is the most beautiful place even in summer. We stopped at the view point while driving in aspen.

The John Denver Sanctuary

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Find out about the history of Aspen when you spend time at The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music, or seek out its ski slopes.

Maroon Lake

5/5(4 reviews)

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.

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

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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.

Mill Street Fountain

Mill Street Fountain is just one of the places to see in Aspen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and lively bars.

Independence Pass

5/5(124 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Independence Pass, a lovely green space in Aspen. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Downtown Aspen

5/5(113 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Aspen, Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola are top sights worth seeing.

We had a great time here, watching the US/Belgium world cup match, with a great and very enthusiastic (college soccer player) owner, and crowd. The food is tex/mex style, quite good and the portions are generous

East Aspen

If you're spending some time in East Aspen, Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain are top sights worth seeing.

From a hiking trip last fall! <3 Colorado. While this is not the most difficult hike, the views are absolutely spectacular especially when the Aspens are changing color. Early morning is the best time to go to get beautiful lake reflections.
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West End

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Wheeler Stallard House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Red Mountain

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Red Mountain and surrounding area, you can visit Aspen Art Museum and Roaring Fork River.

Mountain Valley

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

Meadowood

Though Meadowood might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aspen Recreation Center and West Maroon Trail.