- Our list of the best things to do in Aspen, Colorado, features the top 72 nearby activities — including 49 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Aspen, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Adventures, Water Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Aspen, CO , followed by 41 popular activities in nearby cities, including Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Leadville, Gunnison and Vail
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Located inside a stone building which dates back to late 19th-century, Wheeler Opera House is a local landmark and host to a range of live performances including concerts, plays and much more. Besides the auditorium, the building also houses a retail store and a restaurant.
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The Lazy 7 Guest and Horse Ranch offer snowmobile rides within the White River National Forest. The ranch also offers horseback trail rides, a pasture for weddings, and a facility that can cater special events.
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Crater Lake Trail provides moderate, one-day hike to Crater Lake, a deep, blue lake surrounded by high cliffs.
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Aspen Carriage & Sleigh Day Tours
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Visitors get to experience a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh at the Aspen Carriage & Sleigh Day Tours. Hot chocolate and blankets are provided as the sleigh makes the rounds through historical sites in town.
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Navigate the more than 8 miles of trail through the aspen trees, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas when you hike West Maroon Trail. Located in the White River National Forest, the trail is ideal for backpacking with a lunch, or on horseback.
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With Above It All Balloon, visitors can view scenic landmarks like the Elk Mountain range from above in a hot air balloon. The tour ends with a champagne brunch that includes chocolate covered strawberries.
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Composed of a 4.8 mile roundtrip path, the Hunter Creek Trail is located just outside of Aspen. It features a waterfall and is used mostly for trail running, hiking, walking, and mountain biking for individuals of all skill levels.
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The Cathedral Lake Trail is considered to be a relatively difficult path that goes from an Aspen grove until reaching the boundary of the Maroon Bells and Snowmass Wilderness. The main goal is to reach Cathedral Lake which offers a great deal of cutthroat trout fishing.
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Families who enjoy the outdoors tend to embrace the Grottos Trail for an easy hiking experience. Exploring the large rock formations, boulders, and waterfalls are simple form the trail itself, and there is a popular picnicking area at the trailhead.
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Aspen Recreation Center features a variety of classes from guitar playing to karate lessons and amenities that include a cardio room, weight room, rock climbing tower, and two pools with lap lanes, a lazy river, and water slides.