Guidebook for Aspen
Food Scene
There are plenty of great casual restaurants in Snowmass Village. Almost all are family-friendly.
The Stew Pot
62 Elbert LnLocal, Hearty, Lunch, Dinner
Great mexican, great bar, great patio in summer time.
24 locals recommend
Venga Venga Cantina and Tequila Bar
105 Daly LnGreat mexican, great bar, great patio in summer time.
Comfortable, casual, handcrafted cuisine. The menu here changes seasonally, but it is always a step above. Great kids menu, and fabulous wine list. The cocktails are also fantastic.
9 locals recommend
The Artisan Restaurant
300 Carriage WayComfortable, casual, handcrafted cuisine. The menu here changes seasonally, but it is always a step above. Great kids menu, and fabulous wine list. The cocktails are also fantastic.
Big portions, American favorites, great for families, great views from the patio. Everything here is well done and easy to enjoy.
13 locals recommend
Base Camp Bar & Grill
73 Wood RdBig portions, American favorites, great for families, great views from the patio. Everything here is well done and easy to enjoy.
Sightseeing
The surrounding mountains offer so much to see.
The most photographed mountains in the U.S.! The drive alone is worth it, and the hikes are spectacular. Also a great road ride.
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
The most photographed mountains in the U.S.! The drive alone is worth it, and the hikes are spectacular. Also a great road ride.
Gorgeous views along the entire drive, plus lots of trails to explore, and history.
13 locals recommend
Ashcroft Ghost Town
620 W Bleeker StGorgeous views along the entire drive, plus lots of trails to explore, and history.
Dogsledding through the Snowmass forest! An experience your family will remember long after the ski vacations all begin to run together.
12 locals recommend
Krabloonik
4250 Divide RdDogsledding through the Snowmass forest! An experience your family will remember long after the ski vacations all begin to run together.
Shopping
Aspen Snowmass is known for world-class shopping and the celebrity sightings that go with it.
A curated store packed with outdoor essentials. Gear junkies will appreciate the hand-picked inventory.
10 locals recommend
Ute Mountaineer
210 S Galena StA curated store packed with outdoor essentials. Gear junkies will appreciate the hand-picked inventory.
Entertainment & Activities
Live music and cultural attractions are a big part of what makes Aspen Snowmass unique among mountain towns.
A calendar of live music to rival most city venues. Belly Up is the heart of Aspen's nightlife.
78 locals recommend
Belly Up
450 S Galena StA calendar of live music to rival most city venues. Belly Up is the heart of Aspen's nightlife.
Punches way above its weight as far as small town museums go - Aspen is an art-lovers getaway as well!
72 locals recommend
Aspen Art Museum
637 E Hyman AvePunches way above its weight as far as small town museums go - Aspen is an art-lovers getaway as well!
Aspen Library Mill Street station
One of the best children's sections in the United States.
The perfect way to spend a Saturday summer morning! Three full blocks of local producers, bakers, artisans, and more.
Aspen Saturday Market
The perfect way to spend a Saturday summer morning! Three full blocks of local producers, bakers, artisans, and more.
Exhibits, art sales, an incredible art supply gift shop, talks and lectures, and more - one of the original artist's retreats in the U.S.
13 locals recommend
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
5263 Owl Creek RdExhibits, art sales, an incredible art supply gift shop, talks and lectures, and more - one of the original artist's retreats in the U.S.
Every Wednesday evening in summertime. Kids games, an on-site BBQ, and the main events.
7 locals recommend
Snowmass Rodeo
2735 Brush Creek RdEvery Wednesday evening in summertime. Kids games, an on-site BBQ, and the main events.
Lectures, guided experiences, snowshoe tours, and interactive experiences year-round. Learn more about this area where you love to play.
6 locals recommend
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
100 Puppy Smith StLectures, guided experiences, snowshoe tours, and interactive experiences year-round. Learn more about this area where you love to play.
Ice skating, swimming, rock climbing and more. Get the wiggles out at the Rec Center.
12 locals recommend
Snowmass Village Recreation Center
2835 Brush Creek RdIce skating, swimming, rock climbing and more. Get the wiggles out at the Rec Center.
Some of the most picturesque cross-country ski trails in the country. Ski out to Pine Creek Cookhouse for an incredible gourmet lunch (or take the horse drawn sleigh).
Ashcroft Ski Touring
11399 Castle Creek RoadSome of the most picturesque cross-country ski trails in the country. Ski out to Pine Creek Cookhouse for an incredible gourmet lunch (or take the horse drawn sleigh).
Getting Around
Free bus system that links Aspen and Snowmass Village.
7 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
0051 Service Center RdFree bus system that links Aspen and Snowmass Village.