Downtown Aspen Travel Guide
Aspen
Visit Downtown Aspen
Popular places to visit
The John Denver Sanctuary
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.
Aspen Mountain
At the heart of Colorado's skiing district lies a maze of challenging runs, many of which double as summer hiking trails.
Maroon Bells
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Bells and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
Aspen Highlands
Famous powder bowls, slopes with views of spectacular wilderness and steep runs that challenge even veteran skiers make this spot a local favorite.
Buttermilk Mountain
Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.
Maroon Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
Things to do
World Cuisine Classes in the Base of the Mountains
Top hotels in Downtown Aspen
Limelight Hotel Aspen
"Wonderful location and great complimentary breakfast! Staff was hit or miss, hotel room didn't feel that clean, pool was missing tiles. Had to ask twice for dog bowls/bed and what they brought was dirty. The stay was disappointing based on the reviews I had read prior to booking."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
W Aspen
"I’ll tell you what I did like and forgive me if I got her name wrong but I want to say her name was Cameron and she was there to greet me last night and she was fantastic. Kinda hard to hearing, so I hope I hurt her name right."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
"This hotel is a real gem , from service to amenities to decor . It is all exceptional in its culture and craftsmanship."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Aspen Square Condominium Hotel
"Excellent stay. Big shoutout to the staff: Melanie, Rodrigo, Ricky, Dana and Shana… you make our stay and always made us feel at home. Can’t wait to come back!"
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
The Little Nell
Where to stay in Downtown Aspen
East Aspen
While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Roaring Fork River are top sights worth seeing.
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 212 Gallery and Wheeler Opera House.
