Buttermilk Mountain Base Area Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Buttermilk Mountain
Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Aspen: From Past to Present History Walking Tour
Aspen: Dark History Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour
Aspen's Past to Present Historic Tour
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Aspen Get An “Altitude” Adjustment
Our pick of the best Buttermilk Mountain Base Area Hotel Deals
The Inn at Aspen
Excellent food and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Gant
Nice big two bedroom close to the main gondola for Aspen Mountain and downtown Aspen.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
Poor bedding
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
W Aspen
Don’t get a room on the first floor behind the club
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Viceroy Snowmass
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Other neighbourhoods around Buttermilk Mountain Base 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.
Meadowood
While Meadowood isn't home to many top sights, Aspen Recreation Center and Castle Creek Road are some notable places to visit nearby.
Aspen Highlands Village
While Aspen Highlands Village isn't home to many top sights, Aspen Recreation Center and Buttermilk Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Roaring Fork River are top sights worth seeing.
Pitkin
While there might not be top attractions in Pitkin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Castle Creek Road and The John Denver Sanctuary.
Red Mountain
Though Red Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roaring Fork River and Harris Concert Hall.
