Aspen radiates with natural beauty, history and glamour. Known for its dining, shopping and culture, as well as outstanding outdoor recreation, Aspen is the premier Rocky Mountain destination for families who want to gather, reunite and celebrate.

From cycling and fishing to hiking, golfing, and rafting, the nearby White River National Forest serves up amazing summer adventure. During every season of the year, Aspen pulses with the excitement of people - famous, infamous and the rest of us - enjoying the town's fine boutiques, art galleries, world-class restaurants and glittering nightclubs.

Summer Activities:

• White water rafting
• Fly fishing
• Horseback riding
• Jeep tours
• Hot air balloon rides
• Parasailing
• Mountain biking
• Hiking
• Hallam Lake Nature Preserve through ACES
• Biking
• Rock climbing
• Aspen Mountain arts and crafts, games and obstacle course
• Camp Aspen Club
• Swimming
• Outdoor education

Summer Attractions:

• Historical Sites - Wheeler Opera House, Ashcroft and Independence ghost towns, and Smuggler Mine and Compromise Mine tours
• Art - Aspen Art Museum, Wheeler/Stallard House Historical Museum and Anderson Ranch Center
• Performing Arts - Aspen Music Festival, Theater in the Park, Jazz Aspen Festivals and Aspen Film Festival
• Events - Food & Wine Classic, MotherLode Volleyball Classic and Aspen Ideas Conference

Winter Activities:

• Downhill and cross-country skiing
• Snowboarding
• Snowshoeing
• Snowmobiling
• Sleigh rides
• Snowcat powder tours
• Ice skating
• Ski and snowboard schools
• Dog-sled rides
• Ice skating
• Sledding

Winter Attractions:

• Wheeler Opera House, Smuggler Mine tours and more
• Art - Dozens of art galleries, Aspen Art Museum, Wheeler/Stallard House Historical Museum and Anderson Ranch Center
• Performing Arts - Harris Concert Hall, Community Theater productions, and HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
• Events - World Cup downhill races, ESPN Winter X-Games, Winterskol, Mardi Gras, Spring Jam and many more