Downtown Aspen Travel Guide

Aspen

A snow-covered mountain valley with dense forests and rocky outcrops.
A mountain lake with snow-capped peaks and a clear sky.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by tall evergreen trees and a wet street.
A town square with flower beds, a man painting, and buildings with shops.
A river flowing through a forest with autumn-colored trees and a stone bridge.

Stay near popular Downtown Aspen attractions

The John Denver Sanctuary

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Find out about the history of Aspen when you take a trip to The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its ski slopes.
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Things to do

Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion

Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion

฿496
per adult
Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion
Glimpse of Aspen

Highlights of Aspen Tour

฿1,588
per adult
Highlights of Aspen Tour
Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour

Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour

฿1,588
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour
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Where to stay in Downtown Aspen

Find the best Downtown Aspen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountain lake with reflections of yellow foliage and rocky mountains in the background.
Photo by Gina Marie
Open Photo by Gina Marie

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Roaring Fork River and Castle Creek Road are top sights worth seeing.

A mountain lake with reflections of yellow foliage and a clear blue sky.

East Aspen

While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.

A town surrounded by autumn-colored trees and mountains in the background.

Smuggler

When in Smuggler, you can plan a visit to Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Aspen

If you're spending some time in West Aspen, Roaring Fork River and Aspen Golf and Tennis Club are top sights worth seeing.

Riverside

Though Riverside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Silver Queen Gondola and Wagner Park.

Downtown Aspen Travel Guide