Aspen, United States

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Alternative names: Settled: 1879Population: 6.9 thous.Area: 3.88 mi²Maximum elevation: 8460 ftMinimal elevation: 7660 ftCoordinates: 39°11'19"N, 106°49'12"W
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Aspen Attractions - What to See and Explore

Aspen offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Wheeler–Stallard House, Ashcroft, Holden/Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum, Crater Lake. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • wheeler stallard house aspen
    Museum • History museum • Queen Anne architecture

    Wheeler–Stallard House

    The Wheeler–Stallard House is located on West Bleeker Street in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is an 1880s brick structure built in the Queen Anne architectural style, and renovated twice in the 20th century. In 1975 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • ashcroft aspen
    City • Museum

    Ashcroft

    Ashcroft, originally known as Castle Forks City then Chloride until 1882, was a mining town located ten miles south of Aspen, Colorado, United States. A few buildings remain standing as a testament to the town's past.

  • holden marolt mining and ranching museum aspen
    Museum

    Holden/Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum

    The Holden/Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum is located on the former Holden Mining and Smelting Company facility on the western edge of the city of Aspen, Colorado, United States. It consists of one remaining building and the remains of some others.

  • crater lake aspen location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Lake

    Crater Lake

    Crater Lake is a mountain lake in the Elk Mountains, Pitkin County of the US State of Colorado. It lies just northeast of the Maroon Bells and just northwest of Pyramid Peak.

  • wheeler opera house aspen
    Park • Opera • Concerts and shows

    Wheeler Opera House

    The Wheeler Opera House is located at the corner of East Hyman Avenue and South Mill Street in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is a stone building erected during the 1890s, from a design by Willoughby J.

  • aspen art museum
    Museum • Art museum • Modern art museum

    Aspen Art Museum

    Founded in 1979, the Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting contemporary art museum located in Aspen, Colorado. AAM exhibitions include drawings, paintings, sculptures, multimedia installations and electronic media.

  • ski lift no 1 aspen
    Park • Downtown Aspen

    Ski Lift No. 1

    The former Ski Lift No. 1 begins on Aspen Street in Aspen, Colorado, United States, and climbs up the slopes of Aspen Mountain. It was built in the late 1940s on the site of Aspen's first ski lift, known as the Boat Tow.

  • aspen community church
    Romanesque architecture • Church

    Aspen Community Church

    Aspen Community Church is located at the intersection of East Bleeker and North Aspen streets in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is a stone building erected in the late 19th century.

  • pitkin county courthouse aspen
    Library • Downtown Aspen

    Pitkin County Courthouse

    The Pitkin County Courthouse is located on East Main Street in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is a large brick building erected in the late 19th century that serves as offices not just of Pitkin County's courts but its other governmental agencies, and the Aspen police.

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    39°11'38"N • 106°49'44"W

    Aspen Historical Society

    Museum • Historical and heritage tours • Tours

  • ute cemetery aspen
    Cemetery • The East End

    Ute Cemetery

    Ute Cemetery, known as Evergreen Cemetery in the 19th century, is located on Ute Avenue in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is a small, overgrown parcel with approximately 200 burials. In 2002 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    Bridge

    Maroon Creek Bridge

    The original Maroon Creek Bridge is a steel trestle along State Highway 82 at the western boundary of Aspen, Colorado, United States. It was designed by George S.

  • aspen city hall
    City hall • Downtown Aspen

    Aspen City Hall

    Aspen City Hall, known in the past as Armory Hall, Fraternal Hall, is located at the intersection of South Galena Street and East Hopkins Avenue in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is a brick building dating to the 1890s. In 1975 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • pioneer park aspen
    Park • Reportedly haunted

    Pioneer Park

    Pioneer Park, also known as the Henry Webber House or the Webber–Paepcke House, is located on West Bleeker Street in Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is a brick structure erected in the 1880s, one of the few such homes in the city. In 1987 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • aspen center for environmental studies
    39°11'42"N • 106°49'16"W

    Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

    Park • The West End

  • sheely bridge aspen
    Bridge • Centennial

    Sheely Bridge

    The Sheely Bridge, originally known as the Carbondale Bridge, carries pedestrian traffic across the Roaring Fork River at Mill Street Park in Aspen, Colorado, United States.

  • emporium and flying circus aspen
    39°11'27"N • 106°49'12"W

    Emporium And Flying Circus

    Museum • Shopping

  • smuggler mine aspen
    Tours • Centennial

    Smuggler Mine

    The Smuggler Mine is located on the slopes of Smuggler Mountain, on the north edge of Aspen, Colorado, United States. It is the oldest operating silver mine in the Aspen mining district, and one of the few still operating from Aspen's early boom years.

  • baldwin gallery aspen location map
    Museum • Art gallery • Art museum

    Baldwin Gallery

    The Baldwin Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Aspen, Colorado established by Richard Edwards in 1994. The gallery features a variety of mainly American but also international contemporary artists and works including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video and installation-based work.

Things to See and Do in Aspen by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Aspen.

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Aspen – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Aspen, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Crested Butte Mountain Resort (Crested Butte), Hanging Lake (Glenwood Springs), Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (Glenwood Springs).

  • crested butte mountain resort21 milesS
    Winter sport, Ghost town, Ski area

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte

    Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders alike. Located in the charming town of Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, this ski resort is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, exceptional...

  • hanging lake glenwood springs35 milesNW
    Natural attraction, Body of water, Park

    Hanging Lake, Glenwood Springs

    Hanging Lake is a lake in the U.S. State of Colorado. It is located in Glenwood Canyon, about 7 miles east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado and is a popular tourist destination.

  • glenwood caverns adventure park glenwood springs location map
    37 milesNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

    Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs

    Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is an adventure park located above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, about 160 mi west of Denver. Prior to 2003, only cave tours were available until a major expansion took place.

  • iron mountain hot springs glenwood springs location map
    37 milesNW
    Hot springs

    Iron Mountain Hot Springs, Glenwood Springs

    The Iron Mountain Hot Springs is a therapeutic, natural hot springs resort located on the banks of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

  • booth creek trail vail42 milesNE
    Lake, Hiking, Outdoor activities

    Eagles Nest Wilderness, Vail

    The Eagles Nest Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Gore Range near Vail, Copper Mountain, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Heeney, in Summit and Eagle Counties, Colorado.

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Best Time To Visit Aspen

Learn when is the best time to travel to Aspen weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June, July and September are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, February, August and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April, May, June, October and November. Most of it rains in March, July, August and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Aspen?

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What is the best time to visit Aspen?

June, July and September are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, February, August and December. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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