- TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Aspen, Colorado, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Gunnison and Leadville.
- From Aspen Mountain to Aspen Skiing Company, the Aspen area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Mountains, Ghost Towns and Skiing & Snowboarding.
- Aspen acts as one of the central tourist areas for the entire state of Colorado. Its location in the middle of the Rocky Mountains make it a prime ski resort with four major moutains from which to choose. Summer outdoor recreational activities are also available when snow has left the mountains, including hiking, mountain biking, mine exploration, and white water rafting on the Roaring Fork River.
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Located at the base of Mount Elbert, Twin Lakes is one of Colorado's largest glacial lakes. Visitors can enjoy fishing as well as biking on a number of trails which surround the lake.
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A route on Mt. Elbert, Black Cloud Trail is an alternate, less traveled trail that begins at nearly 9700 feet and ends at approximately 14,000 feet above sea level. It offers steep hiking and views of the area.
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At the Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin, visitors can learn about history of Leadville's mining history. The location also offers special programs, offers overnight student trips, and participates in day events.
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Suitable almost exclusively for 4x4 vehicles only, the Mosquito Pass is a long, rough off-road path through a portion of the Colorado Rockies. Snow fields are often present well into the month of July.
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Mineral Belt Trail is one of Colorado's highest paved roads for those who wish to walk, jog, or bike. The path takes you through wildflower meadows, aspen groves, open vista sage parks, and conifer forests.
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US Route 24, Top of Tennessee Pass, Leadville, CO 80461
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Cooper Ski Resort provides skiing with unmatched in-bounds terrain that vary from gentle cruisers to glades to moguls and practically non-existent liftlines. They also have non-skiing recreational activities on-site such as snow cat sightseeing touring adventures.
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Located in a historic 19th century home, House With The Eye Museum is open to visitors for tours. The name of the museum was derived from the stained glass eye at the house's center, which represents the 'eye of God'.
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Located at the Tennessee Pass, Ski Cooper today operates as an alpine ski resort and features a terrain which is good for beginner and intermediae levels of skiing coupled with multiple glade and tree skiing areas.
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Clocking in at 2 hours, Chicago Ridge Tours at Ski Cooper leads visitors through some of the many trails on the mountain. The tours take place on a snowcat, a vehicle designed to move snow.
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1717 North Poplar Street, Leadville, CO 80461
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A bowling alley featuring a collection of pinball machines, Strikes-N-Spares Bowling Center offers 12 lanes of bowling with a pro shop. The center also has a bar and grill, video games and a pool table.