Introducing Aspen
Unbashfully posh Aspen is Colorado’s glitziest high-octane resort, playing host to some of the wealthiest skiers in the world. The handsome historic red-brick downtown is as alluring as the glistening slopes, but Aspen’s greatest asset is its scenery. The magnificent alpine environment, especially in fall when the aspen trees put on a spectacular display, adds extra sugary eye candy to an already glittering jewel.
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Aspen Visitor Center (970-925-1940; www.aspenchamber.org; 425 Rio Grande Pl; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri) has all the usual information.
Last updated: 2009.02.17
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RE: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by trekker502 30 kolovoz 2011
You can see the Maroon Bells from the opposite side when you are in Crested Butte/Mount Crested Butte. If you drive a couple of miles…
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RE: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by StanInMaryland 30 kolovoz 2011
Since we took the shuttle I don't know about the entrance fee. I know there is someone there later in the day, but I have no idea what…
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Re: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by hiac 30 kolovoz 2011
Hi StanInMaryland, thank you for the tip. Last time I was in Aspen, I stayed at Hotel Aspen,and they offer continental breakfast which…
