Aspen

Aspen
Whether you are a long-time local, new to town, or just visiting from any part of the part, Aspen is a place you will love to explore.

One of the most known tourist destinations of Colorado, United States; Aspen has all what attracts visitors, families, business community and celebrities to this place over and over again.

Aspen offers a complete leisure experience for anyone who loves to explore nature. The city presents a winning combination of stunning beauty and top-notch skiing that attracts everyone. Located in the west central part of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in the Colorado River watershed, Aspen is considered the 53rd largest city in the state.

It is surrounded by the White River National Forest and encompasses 3.66 square miles. It is 200 miles southwest of Denver and 130 miles east of Grand Junction. Aspen, along with neighboring town Snowmass Village, contribute the greatest population to Pitkin County.

The city of Aspen traces its roots to the winter of 1879, when a group of miners ignored pleas by Frederick Pitkin who was the governor of Colorado, to return across the Continental Divide due to an uprising of the Ute Indians.

It was founded as a mining camp in the Colorado Silver Boom and the small community was renamed from Ute City to Aspen in 1880. This name was given because of the abundance of aspen trees in the area.

In its peak production years of 1891 and 1892, Aspen surpassed Leadville as the United States' most productive silver-mining district. The booming period continued and different features of Aspen attracted people to this small city.

Today, Aspen holds a certain prestige as on the most facilitated ski resorts of the world and an upscale tourist center. Skiing is the best thing to explore about Aspen. The city offers many exciting opportunities for those who like Skiing and related activities.

It was in 1946 when the Aspen Skiing Corporation was founded in the town quickly. It helped the Aspen to become a well-known resort that is today. Events like Goethe Bicentennial Convocation to Aspen in 1949 and FIS World Championships in 1950 also helped Aspen in becoming an internationally known ski resort and cultural center.

There are much more Skiing opportunities in Aspen than you would have ever imagined. Ski areas like Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass remain the center of attraction of those who visit this city. Besides this, Aspen also offers rich cultural scene and lavish lifestyle. From comfort food to hoity-toity French fare, the city offers plenty of tempting eateries and got a trendy bar scene.

Having been a topic of John Denver songs like Aspenglow and Starwood in Aspen and attracted many other celebrities to its beautiful resorts, Aspen is an internationally famed playground of the wealthy and famous.

The town blends its rich history and tradition with the glitz, glamour, fashion and music that works well with todays generation. Aspen Music Festival is among the best events the town host on annually.

Aspen is renowned as a winter and summer resort where Roaring Fork River and Maroon Creek offering world class gold medal fishing. If done with Skiing and fishing, you can visit the upscale shopping district of downtown that has many high-end restaurants, salons, and boutiques.

Brands like Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Tod's and Burberry make sure you spend a lot of money in shopping. But the city is so much fun that you wouldnt mind spending a few more pennies.

One visit to the picture perfect Aspen and you will fall in love with its attractive surroundings and happening lifestyle. So what are you waiting for, plan your visit now as Aspen offers unlimited fun for all of you!