Travel to adventurous Aspen
Enjoy the live music and other features of Aspen. Renowned for its skiing, mountain views and hiking, this city welcomes all visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Sightseeing in and around Aspen
Are you looking for top things to see and do in the city? Travellers enjoy fun activities like skiing and hiking. Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Aspen a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Aspen Mountain (1.5 mi / 2.5 km)
- Aspen Golf and Tennis Club (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Aspen Recreation Center (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Buttermilk Mountain (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- Ski Butlers (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Aspen Highlands (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Aspen
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Aspen is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wagner Park (0.1 mi / 0.1 km)
- The John Denver Sanctuary (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Rio Grande Park (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Roaring Fork River (0.3 mi / 0.6 km)
- Conundrum Creek Trail (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
- Penny Hot Springs (8.1 mi / 13.1 km)
Seasonal weather in Aspen
Aspen is well known for its skiing. If you've planned your trip around snowy activities, consider visiting in February, April, March or January, when snowfall averages 43 cm and temperatures average -8°C.
How to get to and around Aspen
The nearest airport is in Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County), located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional), which is 31.5 mi (50.8 km) away.