Things to Do in Aspen, Aspen Activities, Festivals, Day Trips, and Outdoor Events
Aspen, Colorado offers visitors an array of things to do and see all season long. Visitors can take tours of historic landmarks such as the Wheeler Opera House or the Hotel Jerome, and shop at trendy outlets or smaller local stores. A selection of art galleries, a theater, and a concert hall are available for those seeking cultural engagement. The town of Aspen also plays host to a number of festivals, workshops, and competitions during the year, meaning something is almost always going on any time of the year.

If you want to sample surrounding slopes, Vail is close enough for a quick day trip - only seventy miles away. During the summer many tourists take a route through the Rocky Mountains with pitstops in Steamboat Springs, Boulder, Estes Park and other areas surrounding Rocky Mountain National Park. When the weather is warmer and the roads are clear there are a lot of options in the area. However, if youve come to Aspen during ski season its unlikely youll venture far a field.


Things to Do in Aspen : Great Outdoors

1. Snowmass Mountain
The youngest of Aspen's four-mountain system is also the most diverse. Twenty lifts service 83 trails which feature bumps and glades for experts, groomed cruising…

2. Aspen Mountain
The jewel of Aspen's four ski mountains, Aspen Mountain spills right into the streets, making it very convenient for in-town lodgers.

3. Maroon Bells
If you have to choose one outdoor related activity while in Aspen, put a visit to Maroon Bells at the top of your list.

4. Continental Divide via Independence Pass
In the summer, visitors to Aspen can get to the town via Independence Pass, which is closed in wintertime. It’s an incredibly scenic

5. Aspen Highlands  
This area is more of a spine than a mountain, yet it still offers 112 trails. It is a favorite of locals.

6. Ute Mountaineer  
It is a true treat to wander into an outdoor shop such as Ute and get the immediate sense that these people know what they want.

7. Harley-Davidson  
For a price, you can rent a Harley and see the mountain roads without a windshield. You may also choose to ride without a helmet.

8. Rio Grande Trail  
If you are in search of a leisurely walk that does not require hiking boots, wander down this scenic paved path.

9. Aspen Musical Festival  
Since 1949, this summer event has attracted some of the world's finest musicians to help celebrate classical music. Students and masters alike play side-by-side.

10. Buttermilk Mountain  
Rated as the easiest of Aspen's four mountains, this gem of an area is the perfect environment for beginners to find their ski-legs. Seven lifts.