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ALL ABOUT ASPEN

 
Aspen is one of the most spectacular ski towns in the world but you’ll soon find out that skiing is only one of the hundreds of reasons to vacation in our historic, arts and culture-filled mountain paradise! Whatever your bliss, we guarantee that you’ll find it here in Aspen!

Summer Activities inside and out
Aspen summers are as enticing as our winters, with an incredible array of possible outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, ghost-town exploring, camping, biking, climbing, fly-fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hunting, and paragliding. In summer, Aspen is a cornucopia of fun, with non-stop, top quality arts, a legendary old-fashioned 4th July Parade, a fabulous Farmers’ Market packed with crafts and local produce and endless opportunities to bask in downtown Aspen’s street life, in which outdoor dining, free concerts, late summer night strolling and people-watching abound.

Summer Events
Click here for a listing of Aspen's diverse summer events schedule!

Family Fun
Aspen is paradise for families on vacation at any time of year. As well as skiing, boarding, jibbing and shredding on our mountain terrain parks, your kids will have a blast swimming, climbing, skating at Aspen’s fantastic Recreation Center, taking on our first class skateboard park or tiring themselves out on the best sledding hill you’ll ever see. Aspen has 26 city parks and a multitude of day camps, sports, music, theatre performances and other cultural events specifically for children and young people.

Shopping
Aspen’s downtown has a huge variety of stores, more than enough to keep you busy during your stay. If you’re interested in high-end clothing, art galleries and jewelry, Aspen can compete with any big city in the world for choice – minus the crowds. But Aspen shopping is also great if you are looking for gifts, unique items, outdoor apparel and equipment, and hidden treasures (insider tip - check out both floors of Carl’s Pharmacy, probably the best ‘everything’ store on the planet!

Restaurants
Aspen’s locals and visitors take their food seriously and with many wonderful dining options available, the only common denominator is great food. There are lots of family-friendly options, like Little Annie’s, Boogie’s Diner and the Hickory House, relaxing yet chic restaurants like the Wild Fig, Lulu Wilson’s and L’Hostaria, fabulous outdoor dining in summer at restaurants like Pacifica and Takah Sushi, and world-class cuisine at Matsuhisa, Pinon’s and many others

Aspen’s Arts, Culture and Festivals
There’s barely a week in Aspen when there isn’t a great event taking place. Why not plan your trip around one of them? It’s hardly fair to pick favorites but some of ours include Winterskol, Aspen Institute’s celebrated Ideas Festival, the world-renowned Aspen Music Festival, the Food and Wine Classic, Theatre Aspen, Jazz Aspen’s festivals, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Aspen Filmfest and many, many others…

Off-Seasons
The off-seasons are one of Aspen’s best-kept secrets. Whether you come for gentle spring days or want to experience the incredible colors, and crisp evenings of autumn, Aspen is always bustling and fun. As well as being great value, off-seasons are great for experiencing Aspen at locals’ pace – attend a show at the Historic Wheeler Opera House, marvel at the beauty of the Maroon Bells, delve into old Aspen in our museums and ghost towns, hike and bike miles of trails. Make sure to check the calendar as some of our best events like Aspenfilm’s Shortsfest actually take place in the so-called off-season!

Winter Activities
Whether you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, a back-country enthusiast, beginner, intermediate or expert, family group or individual, you’ll find impeccable conditions, the world’s best teachers and superb facilities on the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains. You can also partake of every other winter activity imaginable, including Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice skating. And don’t forget our other favorite winter sport – strolling through this quintessential little mountain town, enjoying the lights, cozy bookshops, cafes and fantastic stores!

20% Off Ski Rentals at Aspen Sports
Looking for ski rentals for your Ski Vacation Aspen? Lift One Condominiums and Aspen Sports have partnered together to give our guests a stress-free ski vacation in Aspen. Whether you are an expert skier/boarder, or have never been on the snow before, Aspen Sports has you covered! They carry a full selection of skis, boots, and boards from all the top brands in the industry. From equipment specifically designed for beginners, like the Burton LTR, to the latest in technical innovations of K2; they've got you covered! Click here to make your reservation today and enjoy an exclusive offer of 20% off, just for being a guest of Lift One Condominiums!

To find out more about Aspen all year-round try the following great links:

ASPEN INFORMATION
• Your best starting point for all that Aspen has to offer visitors, and a calendar of events, the Aspen Chamber of Commerce: www.aspenchamber.org
• City of Aspen information:
www.aspenpitkin.com/misc/
visitors/visitors.cfm

WINTER SPORTS
• Aspen Skiing Company: www.aspensnowmass.com
• Aspen Nordic Skiing:
www.aspennordic.com
• Aspen Sports Equipment Rental:
Click here to make your reservation today and enjoy an exclusive offer of 20% off, just for being a guest of Lift One Condominiums

ARTS AND CULTURE
• Links to Aspen’s arts non-profits:
www.aspenpitkin.com/misc/visitors/
foodfun.cfm

• The Historic Wheeler Opera House for tickets to many valley events:
www.wheeleroperahouse.org

YEAR-ROUND FUN
• Aspen Parks and Recreation for a wide array of activities, programs and camps:
www.aspenrecreation.com

RESTAURANTS
• A complete listing of Aspen's restaurants and their menus:
www.EatAspen.com

WHAT'S THE SCOOP?
www.aspentimes.com
www.aspendailynews.com

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