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Aspen

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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Essentials

01 Some 336 trails on four mountains equal skier/boarder nirvana.
02 Beware the 2,420m altitude, which packs a punch (drinking lots of water can help).
03 Befriend a member of the exclusive Caribou Club and hobnob with the elite.
04 Tour the town in The Ultimate Taxi, a Yellow Cab cum nightclub wrapped up in blinking neon trim.
05 Limo down to dinner at SIX89 (aka locavore heaven) in Carbondale.

Hotels

Premium
The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 4600
thelittlenell.com

Dependable chain
Hyatt Grand Aspen
415 East Dean Street
+ 1 970 429 9100
aspen.hyatt.com

Independent and easy
Limelight Lodge
355 South Monarch Street
+ 1 970 925 3025
limelighthotel.com


Dining

On the tiles
Justice Snow’s
328 East Hyman Avenue
+1 970 429 8192

Late drinks
Finbarr’s Irish Pub and Kitchen
415 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 925 2719

Something for yourself
Cashmere from Gorsuch
611 East Dean Street
+ 1 970 920 9388
gorsuch.com

On the tiles
Club Chelsea
415 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 920 0066

Books and CDs
The Lounge at Social
304 East Hopkins Avenue
+ 1 970 925 9700
social-aspen.com

Drink after dinner
Cache Cache Bar
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 925 3835
cachecache.com

Big dinner with friends
Brunelleschi’s
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 544 4644
zgpizza.com

Dinner on the piste
Lynn Britt Cabin
On Snowmass Mountain via Snowcat
+ 1 970 923 8715
aspensnowmass.com

Dinner with friends
Brexi Brasserie
411 South Monarch Street
+ 1 970 925 2838
brexiaspen.com

Dinner for two
Montagna at The Little Nell
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 4600
thelittlenell.com

Early bite
L’Hostaria
620 East Hyman Avenue
+ 1 970 925 9022
hostaria.com

Sunset cocktail
Jimmy’s
205 South Mill Street
+ 1 970 925 6020
jimmysaspen.com

Lunch on the Piste
Bonnie’s
Above Lift 3 on Aspen Mountain
+1 970 544 6252

Deli to get picnic food
Specialty Foods of Aspen
601 East Hopkins Avenue
+ 1 970 544 6656

Lunch with friends
Ajax Tavern
675 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 6334
helittlenell.com

Breakfast on the piste
Gwyn’s High Alpine
Top of Alpine Springs at Snowmass Village
+ 1 970 923 5188
gwynshighalpine.com

Leisurely breakfast
Jacob’s Corner
Hotel Jerome 330 East Main Street
+ 1 970 920 1000
hoteljerome.com

Fast breakfast
Victoria’s Espresso & Wine Bar
510 East Durant Avenue
+ 1 970 920 3001
aspenespressobar.com

Reading

Bookshop
Explore Booksellers & Bistro
221 East Main Street
+ 1 970 925 5336
explorebooksellers.com


Shopping

Something for yourself
Cashmere from Gorsuch
611 East Durant Street
+ 1 970 920 9388
gorsuch.com

Something for the kids
Aspen Eclectic
635 East Cooper Avenue
+1 970 925 6217

Something for someone you love
McHugh Antiques and Fine Jewels
607 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 925 4212

Something for the kids
Toys from Short Sport
613 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 920 3195
shortsport.com

Lost luggage - where to buy shirts
Carl’s Pharmacy
306 East Main Street
+ 1 970 925 3273

Something you can't get anywhere else
Kemo Sabe
434 East Cooper Avenue
+ 1 970 925 7878
kemosabe.com

Two hour tour

01
Aspen’s West End
620 West Bleeker Street
+ 1 970 925 3721
aspenhistorysociety.com


Transport

Bus
Free town shuttle covers most of the town and recreation access points.
Aspen
+ 1 970 925 8484

Ski-pass information
A one-day adult lift ticket, which provides access to all four mountains, is $108 (€81). A five-day adult peak season pass is $470 (€354).
Aspen


Limousine/car

Smiddy Limousine
PO Box 8866, Aspen
+ 1 970 925 7505
smiddylimoaspen.com


Fitness

Running route
Rio Grande Trail
Aspen
aspenpitkin.com

Good gym
The Aspen Club & Spa
1450 Ute Avenue
+ 1 866 484 8254
aspenclub.com


Alternative diversion

Krabloonik
Dogsled Rides 4250 Divide Road, Snowmass Village
+ 1 970 923 3953
krabloonik.com