Travel Guide of Aspen in United States by Influencers and Travelers

Aspen is a home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 7,004 at the 2020 United States Census.

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1 - Snowmass Village

   11 km away

Snowmass Village is a home rule municipality in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The population was 2,826 at the 2010 census.

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2 - Maroon-Snowmass Trailhead

   15 km away
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3 - Crater Lake

   18 km away

Crater Lake is a crater lake in south-central Oregon in the western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity.

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4 - Maroon Bells

   19 km away

The Maroon Bells are two peaks in the Elk Mountains, Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, separated by about half a kilometer. The mountains are on the border between Pitkin County and Gunnison County, Colorado, United States, about 12 miles southwest of Aspen.

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5 - Castle Peak

   20 km away
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6 - Independence Pass

   25 km away

Independence Pass, originally known as Hunter Pass, is a high mountain pass in central Colorado, United States. It is at elevation 12,095 ft on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.

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7 - Crystal Mill

   28 km away

The Crystal Mill, or the Old Mill is an 1892 wooden powerhouse located on an outcrop above the Crystal River in Crystal, Colorado, United States. It is accessible from Marble, Colorado via 4x4.

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8 - La Plata Peak

   35 km away

La Plata Peak is the fifth-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. state of Colorado. The prominent 14,343-foot fourteener is located in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, 22.7 miles northwest by west of the Town of Buena Vista in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States.

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9 - Crested Butte

   39 km away

Crested Butte is a home rule municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 1,487 at the 2010 United States Census. The former coal mining town is now called "the last great Colorado ski town". Crested Butte is a destination for skiing, mountain biking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. The Colorado General Assembly has designated Crested Butte the Wildflower Capital of Colorado.

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10 - Twin Lakes

   40 km away

Twin Lakes is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,989 at the 2010 census. The village's name refers to the nearby Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth.

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Why should you visit Aspen ?

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Aspen, in the Colorado Rockies, located at an altitude of 2,400 metres, Aspen is a ski resort and year-round destination for outdoor activities. It is also known for its upscale restaurants and shops and famous landmarks, such as the Wheeler Opera House built in 1889 during the mining boom. The Wheeler-Stallard House local history museum is housed in a 19th century Queen Anne style house, while the Aspen Art Museum features contemporary art.
Aspen is also known to be the starting point for the Maroon Bells, Colorado's most photographed mountains.

Aspen is mainly known for its winter sports, the resort is considered to be one of the most exclusive in the world in the same way as Courchevel, Megève and Gstaad. It is the most expensive ski resort in the world.
The city attracts many tourists, especially rich ones, the average price of a property is around $25 million. The influx of the rich and famous has led to rising prices. It's a small town, but it's home to many luxury shops. Beyond that, the financial flows benefit the inhabitants and many developments are made, for example, the Aspen High School is equipped with great technological means.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Aspen

Why is Aspen so wealthy ?

Aspen boomed in the late 1800s as a silver mining hub, then busted, hard, when the mining economy collapsed and disappeared. Out of the downturn, the environment slowly healed, the air cleared and rivers became drinkable once more.

What are the 4 mountains in Aspen ?

Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass - is an experience like no other.

Is Aspen a good place to live ?

Aspen is in Pitkin County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Aspen offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Aspen there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. ... The public schools in Aspen are highly rated.

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