Guidebook for Aspen & Surrounding Areas
Entertainment & Activities
Our favorite mountain because of the variety of terrain for all abilities from beginner to expert and the on-mountain dining options are exceptional.
The Meadows atop of the gondola is perfect for Never-Evers or Rarely-Evers to earn their ski legs while the experts have the Cirques and the Wall to get their adrenaline fix.
And for those that want a park experience, Snowmass is hands down the best for the variety for all levels of experience.
Snowmass Mountain is also home to Elk Camp Ullr Nights. A nighttime winter wonderland with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, snowbiking, guided snowshoe, and tubing.
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Snowmass Mountain
97 Lower MallOur favorite mountain because of the variety of terrain for all abilities from beginner to expert and the on-mountain dining options are exceptional.
The Meadows atop of the gondola is perfect for Never-Evers or Rarely-Evers to earn their ski legs while the experts have the Cirques and the Wall to get their adrenaline fix.
And for those that want a park experience, Snowmass is hands down the best for the variety for all levels of experience.
Snowmass Mountain is also home to Elk Camp Ullr Nights. A nighttime winter wonderland with classic winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, snowbiking, guided snowshoe, and tubing.
This is where the locals bring their kiddos for the overall easier terrain at West Buttermilk. But, the locals love skinning or hiking up Tiehack on a sunny afternoon when taking a break from skiing/boarding.
Buttermilk is also home to the Winter X Games.
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Buttermilk Ski Resort
38700 CO-82This is where the locals bring their kiddos for the overall easier terrain at West Buttermilk. But, the locals love skinning or hiking up Tiehack on a sunny afternoon when taking a break from skiing/boarding.
Buttermilk is also home to the Winter X Games.
What the locals call 'Ajax' this mountain is in the heart of Aspen. On a powder day you'll find most of us taking a few turns before heading into the office or on our lunch break.
Stunning views in all directions and off the top of the gondola is a perfect place to hike or snowmobile on Little Annie Road.
Ajax (Aspen Mountain) Was also selected to host the 2017 men's and women's Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals March 15-19. The Finals will be the first outside Europe since 1997 and the return of men’s World Cup in Aspen for first time since 2001.
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Aspen Mountain Ski Resort
601 E Dean StWhat the locals call 'Ajax' this mountain is in the heart of Aspen. On a powder day you'll find most of us taking a few turns before heading into the office or on our lunch break.
Stunning views in all directions and off the top of the gondola is a perfect place to hike or snowmobile on Little Annie Road.
Ajax (Aspen Mountain) Was also selected to host the 2017 men's and women's Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals March 15-19. The Finals will be the first outside Europe since 1997 and the return of men’s World Cup in Aspen for first time since 2001.
Know as the locals mountain for its more challenging terrain and the infamous Highlands Bowl.
Also known for Cloud Nine Bistro, an on-mountain dining experience straight out of the Alps with views that rival no other.
And, of course, 'Highlands' is known for the legendary closing day apres ski party and Schneetag, a ridiculous event in which teams of four descend the slope in a homemade craft and try to cross a pond at the base.
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Aspen Highlands Ski Resort
199 Prospector RdKnow as the locals mountain for its more challenging terrain and the infamous Highlands Bowl.
Also known for Cloud Nine Bistro, an on-mountain dining experience straight out of the Alps with views that rival no other.
And, of course, 'Highlands' is known for the legendary closing day apres ski party and Schneetag, a ridiculous event in which teams of four descend the slope in a homemade craft and try to cross a pond at the base.
A five minute drive (max) from the apartment and a great spot for movie night
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Movieland 7
218 E Valley RdA five minute drive (max) from the apartment and a great spot for movie night
For a fun night out! And they have a restaurant and bar onsite, too.
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Bowlski's
280 Favre LnFor a fun night out! And they have a restaurant and bar onsite, too.
A super fun, Friday night out on Snowmass Mountain that is suitable for all ages. Check out their website for list of activities and more details. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-stay/winter-activities/ullr-nights
Aspen Skiing Company - Corporate Offices
117 Aspen Airport Business CenterA super fun, Friday night out on Snowmass Mountain that is suitable for all ages. Check out their website for list of activities and more details. https://www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-stay/winter-activities/ullr-nights
Essentials
WF Market is a very short walk from the front door of our apartment. We love it for the local fresh produce and their meat and fish selections as well for their grab n' go options including an awesome salad and soup bar, fresh sushi, pre-made pizzas, hot food options, and coffee bar.
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Whole Foods Market
340 Reed StWF Market is a very short walk from the front door of our apartment. We love it for the local fresh produce and their meat and fish selections as well for their grab n' go options including an awesome salad and soup bar, fresh sushi, pre-made pizzas, hot food options, and coffee bar.
Only a few minute drive, this is the more "affordable" grocery store that most locals shop for staple items.
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City Market
250 E Valley RdOnly a few minute drive, this is the more "affordable" grocery store that most locals shop for staple items.
Food Scene
For those who need their Starbucks fix, we've got one within walking distance. And there's a drive-thru for when you are on the go.
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Starbucks
719 E Valley RdFor those who need their Starbucks fix, we've got one within walking distance. And there's a drive-thru for when you are on the go.
Reliably good Mexican food that has been a staple in the mid-valley for more than a decade. It's within walking distance from our apartment. Our personal faves: Fried Whole Snapper, Open-faced Chimichanga, and the Molcajete (meat or seafood).
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El Korita Mexican Restaurant
251 Harris StReliably good Mexican food that has been a staple in the mid-valley for more than a decade. It's within walking distance from our apartment. Our personal faves: Fried Whole Snapper, Open-faced Chimichanga, and the Molcajete (meat or seafood).
When you're in the mood for a burger, Sure Thing is just the place. Although can get a bit pricey, it's worth it. Sure Thing is walking distance from our apartment.
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Sure Thing Burger
729 E Valley RdWhen you're in the mood for a burger, Sure Thing is just the place. Although can get a bit pricey, it's worth it. Sure Thing is walking distance from our apartment.
If you love fresh, seasonal seafood and the best oysters brought in from both coasts, this is the place.
Chef owned-operated, Mario and his wife Vanessa have created the perfect dining experience with Mediterranean coastal cuisine that is prepared in a way that enhances their focus on high quality and fresh ingredients.
Ocean Seafood & Raw Bar
241 Harris StreetIf you love fresh, seasonal seafood and the best oysters brought in from both coasts, this is the place.
Chef owned-operated, Mario and his wife Vanessa have created the perfect dining experience with Mediterranean coastal cuisine that is prepared in a way that enhances their focus on high quality and fresh ingredients.
Local brew pub offers a menu of salads, sandwiches, and traditional English curries. All of their beers are brewed in-house by their brewmaster, Jerod Day. They also keep a variety of beers on tap for every type of beer connoisseur.
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Capitol Creek Brewery
371 Market StLocal brew pub offers a menu of salads, sandwiches, and traditional English curries. All of their beers are brewed in-house by their brewmaster, Jerod Day. They also keep a variety of beers on tap for every type of beer connoisseur.
A personal fave, T.H.C. As the locals call it, offers Asian Fusion Cuisine featuring addicting Thai dishes and elegant Sushi selections. Seriously outstanding food and the chef-owners are the most wonderful people!
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Thai House Co. & Sushi
60 El Jebel RoadA personal fave, T.H.C. As the locals call it, offers Asian Fusion Cuisine featuring addicting Thai dishes and elegant Sushi selections. Seriously outstanding food and the chef-owners are the most wonderful people!
Drinks & Nightlife
Aspen's most popular late night hang out for it's ultra stylish clientele and industrial cheek decor. Eric's is also home to Su Casa, a Taqueria & Tequila Bar; Aspen Billiards with full-size billiard tables and shuffleboard with table-side cocktail service; and the Cigar Bar, Aspen's only public smoking lounge with a selection of premium cigars and a super-chic leather-covered bar.
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Eric's Bar
315 E Hyman AveAspen's most popular late night hang out for it's ultra stylish clientele and industrial cheek decor. Eric's is also home to Su Casa, a Taqueria & Tequila Bar; Aspen Billiards with full-size billiard tables and shuffleboard with table-side cocktail service; and the Cigar Bar, Aspen's only public smoking lounge with a selection of premium cigars and a super-chic leather-covered bar.
The best, intimate live music venue featuring concerts and event from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry. Be sure to check out their website for their show and event schedule. The Belly Up is a MUST when visiting Aspen/Snowmass.
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Belly Up
450 S Galena StThe best, intimate live music venue featuring concerts and event from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry. Be sure to check out their website for their show and event schedule. The Belly Up is a MUST when visiting Aspen/Snowmass.
Sister to the Casa Tua Miami, this alpine retreat is home to a ground-level restaurant and private second-story club, which opens to a balcony with amazing views of Aspen Mountain. On the weekends, DJs spin lounge-y tunes that match the contemporary art and photography shows which rotate throughout the year.
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Casa Tua
403 S Galena StSister to the Casa Tua Miami, this alpine retreat is home to a ground-level restaurant and private second-story club, which opens to a balcony with amazing views of Aspen Mountain. On the weekends, DJs spin lounge-y tunes that match the contemporary art and photography shows which rotate throughout the year.
Opened in 2013, this is the "lounge version" of their LA location and is THE place to see and be seen.
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Bootsy Bellows Aspen
204 S Galena StOpened in 2013, this is the "lounge version" of their LA location and is THE place to see and be seen.
The exclusive members-only club offers several membership levels including temporary one week options. The "Bou", as the locals refer to it, offers world-class dining, an über-sexy bar and nightclub as well as a decadent lounge, a wine room, and several private rooms for VIP service or private events. All memberships include unlimited guests for dinner.
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Caribou Club
411 E Hopkins AveThe exclusive members-only club offers several membership levels including temporary one week options. The "Bou", as the locals refer to it, offers world-class dining, an über-sexy bar and nightclub as well as a decadent lounge, a wine room, and several private rooms for VIP service or private events. All memberships include unlimited guests for dinner.
Located inside the Jerome Hotel – the J-Bar has been an Aspen gathering place since 1889 – is on the National Register of Historic Places. And they happen to have a really impressive drink menu.
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J-Bar
330 E Main StLocated inside the Jerome Hotel – the J-Bar has been an Aspen gathering place since 1889 – is on the National Register of Historic Places. And they happen to have a really impressive drink menu.
If you love bubbles, then The Little Nell’s Oasis pop up champagne bar is the place to be! Aspen Oasis is the world's first on-mountain champagne bar. Oasis surfaces over Presidents' Day weekend (mid-February) and returns every weekend through spring, weather pending. Pulled by a snowcat, The Nell's mobile champagne bar gets moved around Aspen Mountain to unique places to socialize, swill and get your fill of bubbles and light bites. Follow the clues that they leave on their social media channels to learn where the Veuve Clicquot will be flowing each Friday, Saturday and Sunday then look for the signature yellow chaises-lounges, umbrellas and accoutrements!
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The Little Nell
675 E Durant AveIf you love bubbles, then The Little Nell’s Oasis pop up champagne bar is the place to be! Aspen Oasis is the world's first on-mountain champagne bar. Oasis surfaces over Presidents' Day weekend (mid-February) and returns every weekend through spring, weather pending. Pulled by a snowcat, The Nell's mobile champagne bar gets moved around Aspen Mountain to unique places to socialize, swill and get your fill of bubbles and light bites. Follow the clues that they leave on their social media channels to learn where the Veuve Clicquot will be flowing each Friday, Saturday and Sunday then look for the signature yellow chaises-lounges, umbrellas and accoutrements!
Getting Around
Hertz
233 Airport RdOnly a very short walk from our apartment, Basalt Bike & Ski is also great for ski and snowboard equipment rentals and packages.
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Basalt Bike & Ski - Basalt
731 E Valley RdOnly a very short walk from our apartment, Basalt Bike & Ski is also great for ski and snowboard equipment rentals and packages.
Our local mass transit, RFTA, is clean, safe, reliable, and often preferred by locals as an alternative for getting around the Valley.
For more information and schedules, visit the RFTA website: https://www.rfta.com/
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Our local mass transit, RFTA, is clean, safe, reliable, and often preferred by locals as an alternative for getting around the Valley.
For more information and schedules, visit the RFTA website: https://www.rfta.com/
Arts & Culture
One of the most noteworthy art museums in the country. The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. Our innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.
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Aspen Art Museum
637 E Hyman AveOne of the most noteworthy art museums in the country. The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. Our innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.
For 125 years, the story of the Wheeler Opera House has been the story of the town. Through boom and bust and boom again, both building and town have proven a resiliency and tenacity that have defied the odds. Now, well over a century after the silver boom came and went through Colorado, the house is the envy of theatres big and small around the world. The Wheeler is privileged to partner with such internationally-renowned groups as the Aspen Institute, Aspen Film, National Public Radio, the Aspen Writers’ Foundation, National Geographic, Mountainfilm In Telluride, the Aspen Center for Physics, and of course the Aspen Music Festival and School.
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Wheeler Opera House
320 E Hyman AveFor 125 years, the story of the Wheeler Opera House has been the story of the town. Through boom and bust and boom again, both building and town have proven a resiliency and tenacity that have defied the odds. Now, well over a century after the silver boom came and went through Colorado, the house is the envy of theatres big and small around the world. The Wheeler is privileged to partner with such internationally-renowned groups as the Aspen Institute, Aspen Film, National Public Radio, the Aspen Writers’ Foundation, National Geographic, Mountainfilm In Telluride, the Aspen Center for Physics, and of course the Aspen Music Festival and School.