West Aspen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Aspen
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.
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.
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's Off the Beaten Path Scenic Walking Tour
Aspen: Dark History Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour
World Cuisine Classes in the Base of the Mountains
Our pick of the best West Aspen Hotel Deals
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
Awesome Stay In Beautiful Aspen For A Work Trip. Awesome Staff And And Nice Heated Pool To Wind Down After Work. Or For All The People On The Mountian.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Inn at Aspen
Pillows are hard and uncomfortable and the pool and hot tub were closed for renovation but the property didn't list that on hotels.com when I booked and I booked because of the pool! It's a clean property, slope side and near town.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Limelight Hotel Aspen
So clean, conveniently located, amazing breakfast, best staff and loved the pool area!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Viceroy Snowmass
Element Basalt - Aspen
Clean, comfortable and convenient! Would stay again.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Aspen
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Roaring Fork River 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.
Pitkin
While there might not be top attractions in Pitkin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Castle Creek Road and Aspen Art Museum.
Buttermilk Mountain Base Area
If you're spending some time in Buttermilk Mountain Base Area, Buttermilk Mountain and Summit Express Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
Though Red Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aspen Art Museum and Roaring Fork River.
Downtown Aspen
While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and The John Denver Sanctuary.
