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Aspen Description The Rocky Mountain town of Aspen, Colorado blends a love of all art forms with a rugged Rockies spirit that calls to visitors from all around the globe. Aspen is a true Colorado ski town perched at an elevation of 7,945 feet, it receives an average yearly snowfall of 300 inches. The City of Aspen is home to 5,914 individualists; many making their living from the constant influx of ski tourists. Winters are cold and sunny in Aspen with temperatures well below zero on a regular basis. Summer days are warm with temperatures reaching the high 70's; evenings and early mornings are cool. This beautiful town is surrounded by the White River National Forest, and many impressive local mountains, including Aspen and Smuggler. The Ute Indians originally lived here and called the Aspen area ‘The Shining Mountains’ for the great abundance of silver deposits. In the 1800's rich silver mines put Aspen on the map and growth was rapid. Unfortunately, the wealth of the mines did not last. In the 1930's this lofty Colorado town experienced another boom with the new enthusiasm for skiing in the United States. At the same time, a Chicago couple of means, Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke, moved to Aspen bringing a love for the outdoors, a vision of culture, and the financial means to make Aspen a city that would enrich the body, mind and spirit. The 'Shining Mountains' of Aspen continue to inspire today and they beckon both artists and adventurers with a unique atmosphere and natural beauty found nowhere else on the planet. Fast Facts The world's largest silver nugget, weighing approximately 2,000 lbs (That's a ton, son!), was found in Aspen, Colorado’s Smuggler Mine in 1894. Aspen's tiny yet chic population is heavily sprinkled with the rich and famous and many more come to visit for the Rocky Mountain skiing. Residents include Jack Nicholson, Cher, and Goldie Hawn. In 1997 Snowmass ski resort in Aspen opened Cirque lift, creating the nation's longest ski lift-served vertical rise of 4,406 feet. Snowmass constructed the lift to be ecologically sound and to protect local wildlife and habitat, while using renewable wind energy to create the power supply. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Aspen Attractions Colorado visitors will find plenty of fun things to do in Aspen year round. The Rocky Mountains are an outdoorsman paradise with breathtaking vistas to enjoy while camping, fishing, hiking, or rappelling among these lofty peaks. The City of Aspen is surrounded by ski resorts and dotted with luxury lodges. Art galleries, world class shopping and fine restaurants offer a great way to unwind after a day of skiing or snow boarding on Aspen’s slopes. Read on for some of the best things to do and see while on your Aspen vacation. Aspen Ski Resorts Sitting high on the slopes of the central Rocky Mountain range, Aspen claims some of the finest skiing in the world and attracts millions of visitors to its peaks every year. Colorado ski resorts in Aspen’s backyard include Aspen Highlands, an established favorite of the local crowd, and Buttermilk resort is a great place for beginners and intermediate skiers to learn and refine their skills on the ski slopes. Snowmass ski resort draws snow boarders from across the country to its famous two day Boardfest every year. Aspen Mountain serves up some of the most challenging ski terrain in Colorado. Beginners beware—two thirds of their runs are rated advanced or expert with double black diamonds everywhere. Thrill seekers will find plenty of big bumps and incredible tree skiing at magnificent Aspen Mountain. Colorado Ghost Towns The State of Colorado is littered with echoing ghost towns and Aspen has more than its share nearby. The Colorado gold rush and silver boom resulted in the practically overnight building of western ‘Boom Towns’ that just as quickly died when the riches ran out. Aspen vacationers can visit the two nearby Ghost towns of Ashcroft and Independence, Colorado. Both towns offer a mix of original town buildings, reconstructions, and foundations or sites where stores and homes once stood. Ashcroft ghost town is located ten miles south of Aspen and both guided and self tours are available. Visit the original Saloon and Jail, the blacksmith shop and cabins of Ashcroft's citizens. The remote and rugged ghost town of Independence is located at an elevation of 11,000 feet and located 13.5 miles to the east of Aspen. Independence pass is closed by the mountain snows until spring, but then hikers can explore the remaining buildings and deserted ruins of this once booming mine town. Aspen Festivals Aspen, Colorado is famous for its dedication to the arts of all genres. Aspen plays host to a variety of festivals throughout the year. An Aspen vacation in any season will usually coincide with an exciting arts festival of some kind. The fall brings the cinema crowd with the Aspen Film Festival. During the deep winter ski season, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival descends on Aspen bringing some of the world’s best comedians. The Aspen Music Festival takes place all summer long, a classical music celebration spanning nine weeks that showcases both long established talents and rising stars. The famous Aspen Food and Wine Classic brings together a delicious concoction of star chefs, vintners, sommeliers, and gourmands of every variety for a spring celebration of good taste and all that tastes good. The most popular of the many gatherings is Jazz Aspen Snowmass over Labor Day weekend. Tickets go fast and Aspen hotel rooms must be booked well in advance. Music lovers experience a generous dose of jazz, rock, blues and reggae performed at the base of the breathtaking Snowmass Mountain slopes. Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Colorado: Boulder here! Colorado Springs here! Denver here! Durango here! Vail here! additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C.

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