Guidebook for Aspen
Food Scene
The Monarch
411 S Monarch StGreat Steak House with Ritzy Bar
The Red Onion
420 E Cooper AveOldest Building in Aspen
White House Tavern
302 E Hopkins AveSlightly lower price point with great ambience
520 Grill
520 E Cooper AveGreat spot for a quick lunch ... not expensive
Grey Lady
305 S Mill StTop notch!
Arts & Culture
All kinds of events here .. we've seen multiple world renowned music and comedy acts!
33 locals recommend
Wheeler Opera House
320 E Hyman AveAll kinds of events here .. we've seen multiple world renowned music and comedy acts!
Aspen Art Museum
637 E Hyman AveFantastic Art Museum ... free to get in
Shopping
Radio Boardshop
400 E Hopkins AveAwesome Snowboard Shop!
Essentials
City Market
711 E Cooper AveClark's Market and Pharmacy
300 Puppy Smith StHigh end grocery store with adjacent liquor store
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of beers on tap ... the food is so so ... it can get pretty loud but a good spot to watch sports etc.
21 locals recommend
Hops Culture
414 E Hyman AveLots of beers on tap ... the food is so so ... it can get pretty loud but a good spot to watch sports etc.
Mi Chola
411 E Main StCool bar with great Margaritas and good Mexican food
J-Bar
330 E Main StHistoric Aspen Bar ...
Justice Snow's
328 E Hyman AveHistoric Aspen bar ... good food too
Belly Up
450 S Galena StOne of the best spots in the country to see live music!!
Parks & Nature
Maroon Bells
Most photographed place in the US
Best park in Aspen ... where to catch the Rio grande trail for great walk along the river
17 locals recommend
The John Denver Sanctuary
470 Rio Grande PlBest park in Aspen ... where to catch the Rio grande trail for great walk along the river
Hunter Creek Trail
255 S Hunter StNice trail ... just off the Rio Grande path
Smuggler Mountain Trailhead
401 Co Rd 21Well known trail head, at least moderate difficulty
Maroon Bells Welcome Station
County Road 13World Famous
Getting Around
Aspen Transportation Department
427 S Galena StFree buses to Aspen Highlands and Snowmass etc.