Downtown Aspen Travel Guide
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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.
Mill Street Fountain
Mill Street Fountain is just one of the places to see in Aspen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion
Top hotels in Downtown Aspen
Limelight Hotel Aspen
We were so impressed with the Limelight! The staff was friendly and very helpful, the rooms and main areas were very clean, and the free breakfast was great- good coffee (drip and espresso machine), so many healthy food choices, and very kind and helpful staff. We would stay here agin in a ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
W Aspen
Amazing service ! Very flexible and accommodating!
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hotel Durant
Staff was friendly, rooms were small but cute and clean
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
Can't think of anything that wasn't great. Not inexpensive but it is Aspen. Spotless, comfortable, friendly staff, great coffee in Felix, perfect location.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Aspen Square Condominium Hotel
Close to everything in Aspen.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Very nice experience at St Regis in Aspen! All staff gave excellent service. The rooms were updated and clean. Would recommend and will stay again!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aspen
Oklahoma Flats
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Oklahoma Flats and surrounding area, you can visit Roaring Fork River and Aspen Art Museum.
East Aspen
While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.
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 End
If you're spending some time in West End, Roaring Fork River and Castle Creek Road 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.
Pitkin
While there might not be top attractions in Pitkin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aspen Art Museum and The John Denver Sanctuary.
