Aspen Travel Guide

This Rocky Mountain city is calling you. Aspen, Colorado, has a population of just over 6,000 residents, plus dozens of ski lodges and resorts. The town is best known as a ski and snowboard haven in the Rockies.

Things to Do in Aspen

Head to Aspen Mountain, or Ajax, for a challenge. This one is best for intermediate to advanced skiers. Buttermilk, home to the Winter X Games, provides a thrill for skiers of all levels.

While Aspen is great for the skiing in the winter, there is still plenty to do in the offseason. Go for a hike in the stunning Maroon Bells park or take the Silver Queen Gondola up to the top of Aspen Mountain for the best views. Aspen Brewing Company has drink specials in the summers for those looking to try some of their unique brews. If you want a show, head to the Wheeler Opera House, in the heart of town.

Locals in Aspen tend to be adventurous and love to be out in nature. Like much of Colorado, residents around here are innovative, eco-friendly, and open-minded.

Best Time to Visit Aspen

The best time to visit Aspen for skiing is from December to February, however, the summer and fall months are great as well.

A Local's Guide to Aspen Vacation Rentals

The ski town to which all other ski towns are compared, Aspen, Colorado offers visitors access to breathtaking mountain views, superb shopping, a hip food scene, a thriving local art scene, and of course, world-class skiing and snowboarding.

Skiing & Winter Sports

Four ski mountains make up Aspen’s world-renowned Aspen Snowmass Resort: Aspen Mountain, locally referred to as Ajax, Buttermilk Mountain (Home of the Aspen X Games), Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass. Between the four peaks, skiers of all levels can find their perfect run. From the gentle slopes of Buttermilk Mountain to the treacherous back bowls of Aspen Highlands.

Tucked away in the middle of the White River National Forest and surrounded by the peaks of the Elk Mountains, Aspen is quite possibly one of the most beautiful ski towns in the country. Beyond the world-class ski runs of Snow Mass, Aspen offers visitors an abundance of art, culture, and unique history that draws people from all over the world to the small Colorado town each year.

Beyond the winter season, Aspen serves as the perfect mountain getaway in warmer weather. Summer visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, rafting and fishing in the Roaring Fork River.

Vacation renters in Aspen will fall in love with their luxury mountain homes that include large living areas, spacious master bedrooms, and breathtaking alpine views -- suitable for large groups or cozy couple escapes.

Cabins in Aspen

For skiers and mountain lovers, Aspen in Roaring Fork Valley is the place to be. Located in Colorado, the town is best known as a hot spot for skiers, with plenty of ski resorts such as Aspen Snowmass and Aspen Highlands, skiing mountains, opportunities to go cross-country skiing, stunning mountain views and plenty of Aspen Cabin rentals. After a long day of skiing, spend your evenings enjoying the apres ski opportunities, or alternatively relax in a hot tub attached to your aspen vacation rental.

In the summer, rentals in Aspen are still particularly popular. This Rocky Mountain destination is great for hiking, with Aspen Mountain providing stunning views. If you fancy catching a show, then the Wheeler Opera House is the place to go, located in Aspen in the center of town. Alternatively, for some culture, view the work of local artists in the Aspen art galleries.