Introduction
Aspen leads a double life. On one hand, the little Colorado town with the big reputation is a hotbed for celebrities, monster homes and racy nightlife. On the other, it's a haven for people who cherish fresh air, spectacular scenery and the outdoor lifestyle. The common denominator is the mountains. Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands: together, they form a winter playground that doesn't care if you're decked out in ski couture, or your boots are held together with duct tape.
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- Some 336 trails on four mountains equal skier/boarder nirvana.
- Beware the 2,420m altitude, which packs a punch (drinking lots of water can help).
- Befriend a member of the exclusive Caribou Club and hobnob with the elite.
- Tour the town in The Ultimate Taxi, a Yellow Cab cum nightclub wrapped up in blinking neon trim.
- Limo down to dinner at SIX89 (aka locavore heaven) in Carbondale.
Two-hour tour
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Aspen's West End — Take a walking tour of historic Victorian architecture in Aspen's West End.
620 West Bleeker Street
+ 1 970 925 3721
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Hotels
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Limelight Lodge
355 South Monarch Street
+ 1 970 925 3025
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Hyatt Grand Aspen
415 East Dean Street
+ 1 970 429 9100
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The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 4600
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Dining
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Victoria's Espresso & Wine Bar
510 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 3001
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Jacob's Corner, Hotel Jerome
330 East Main Street
+ 1 970 920 1000
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Gwyn's High Alpine
Top of Alpine Springs at Snowmass Village
+ 1 970 923 5188
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Ajax Tavern
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 6334
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Specialty Foods of Aspen
601 East Hopkins Avenue
+ 1 970 544 6656
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Bonnie's
Above Lift 3 on Aspen Mountain
+1 970 544 6252
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Jimmy's
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 925 6020
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L'Hostaria
620 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 925 9022
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Montagna at The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 4600
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Brexi
411 South Monarch Street
+ 1 970 925 2838
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Lynn Britt Cabin
On Snowmass Mountain via Snowcat
+ 1 970 923 8715
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Brunelleschi's
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 544 4644
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Cache Cache Bar
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 925 3835
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Finbarr's Irish Pub and Kitchen
415 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 925 2719
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Justice Snow's
328 East Hyman Avenue
+1 970 429 8192
Reading
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Explore Booksellers & Bistro
221 East Main Street
+ 1 970 925 5336
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Shopping
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Kemo Sabe — Stetsons and boots by Kemo Sabe
434 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 925 7878
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Carl's Pharmacy
306 East Main Street
+ 1 970 925 3273
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McHugh Antiques and Fine Jewels
607 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 925 4212
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Aspen Eclectic
635 East Cooper Avenue
+1 970 925 6217
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Cashmere from Gorsuch
611 East Durant Street
+ 1 970 920 9388
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Alternative diversion
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Krabloonik Dogsled Rides
4250 Divide Road, Snowmass Village
+ 1 970 923 3953
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Transport
Limousine/car
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Smiddy Limousine
PO Box 8866, Aspen
+ 1 970 925 7505
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Fitness
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The Aspen Club & Spa
1450 Ute Avenue
+ 1 866 484 8254
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Rio Grande Trail — Access the trail at the Mill Street bridge near Aspen Post Office.
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