Downtown Aspen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Aspen Hotel Deals
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Room was nice. But smell from the heather was nasty.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
W Aspen
Everyone is friendly, Beautiful rooms, perfect location. It’s close to everything.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Limelight Hotel Aspen
My experience was amazing all thanks to our driver alan he gave us all the hotspots and all the info we needed staff is amazing and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
Greatness all over!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Independence Square Lodge by Frias
Andrea and Sammy gave me a great welcome and excellent customer service. The location of the hotel was also great and I 100% recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Durant
I'm always a fan of hotels that "get the job done" in a courteous manner and the Hotel Durant does just that. In a town filled with over-priced hotel options (read 3 and 4-star hotels charging 5+ star prices), we were pleased with the overall value of the Hotel Durant. Clean rooms, friendly staff ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aspen
East Aspen
While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.
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 Rio Grande Park.
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.
Aspen Grove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aspen Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Silver Queen Gondola and Roaring Fork River.
