Free & Cheap Things to Do in Aspen, CO

  • The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Aspen, Colorado, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountains, Ghost Towns and Movie Theaters.
  • From Maroon Bells to Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aspen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Gunnison and Vail.
  • The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Aspen, Colorado, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountains, Ghost Towns and Movie Theaters.
  • From Maroon Bells to Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aspen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Gunnison and Vail.
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41.4 Miles
95% 83 votes
Rafting 1896 Stanley Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
Offering river trips for all levels of experience, Liquid Descent organizes whitewater rafting excursions through Clear Creek and the Colorado River. The company provides all the equipment and instructions needed before taking off on the rapids.
41.4 Miles
100% 16 votes
Rafting Frisco, CO 80443 MoreLess Info
Organizing 30 different raft trips, Kodi Rafting has 30 years of experience with white water rafting on the Colorado River. The staff is knowledgeable about rafting and explains the safety procedures before taking visitors out on the water.
42.0 Miles
96% 201 votes
113

Peak 10

Mountains Breckenridge, CO MoreLess Info
One of the four peaks operated by Breckenridge Ski Resort, Peak 10 offers tree skiing, mogul runs and groomed corduroy. The peak has multiple ski trails to choose from such as the Burn which weaves through trees and the steep Mustang.
42.2 Miles
79% 255 votes
114

St. Elmo

Ghost Towns Nathrop, CO MoreLess Info
A quaint ghost town popular with history buffs, St. Elmo is located in modern-day Nathrop, Colorado. Its buildings are immaculately preserved. The town is open throughout the year and is usually accessible in a two-wheel drive vehicle.
42.4 Miles
100% 33 votes
Scenic Drives US Highway 24, Buena Vista, CO MoreLess Info
At the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Outlook, travelers have the chance to view the Colorado Aquamarine state gemstone and the Arkansas River. The path also features a high number of ghost towns and historic structures.
42.5 Miles
92% 63 votes
Mini Golf 51579 Highway 6 &24, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 MoreLess Info
Spend an afternoon with family and enjoy a friendly game of golf at Johnson Park Miniature Golf. Surrounded by stunning landscaping and a relaxed, quiet atmosphere, the course provides enough of a challenge for all levels.
42.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 17063 Hwy 306, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, rain or shine, the Comanche Drive In Theatre is a retro style drive in movie theater originally constructed in 1966. The theater shows a combination of classic movies and more recent ones.
42.7 Miles
96% 203 votes
Hiking Trails Breckenridge, CO MoreLess Info
12 Mile Stables offers riders the opportunity to enjoy over 27 miles of riding trails in a small or large group. The location also offers day camps, hayrides, riding lessons, parties and other events.
42.7 Miles
97% 233 votes
Rafting 30375 N. Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Whitewater rafting through Colorado is the primary service of Browns Canyon Rafting. Both the Arkansas River and the Clear Creek River are accessible for rafting through the company with both waterways providing their own type of excitement.
42.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Farms & Ranches PO Box 910, Buena Vista, CO 81211 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore an authentic dude ranch in the Rocky Mountains at Elk Mountain Ranch. The ranch hosts daily activities like horseback trail rides, fishing, hiking trips, and white-water rafting.
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