Aspen, Mountain resort city in Colorado, United States.
The city sits at 2,405 meters elevation in the Elk Mountains, surrounded by four ski areas and the White River National Forest.
Founded in 1879 as a silver mining settlement, Aspen transformed into a ski destination after the silver market decline in 1893.
The Aspen Music Festival presents over 400 classical music events during summer, attracting musicians and students from across the globe.
The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority operates free bus services throughout the city, connecting all four major ski areas.
The Aspen Institute hosts the annual Ideas Festival, gathering global leaders to address contemporary challenges through intellectual discourse.
Location: Pitkin County
Inception: 1879
Elevation above the sea: 2,405 m
Part of: Colorado Mineral Belt
Website: http://cityofaspen.com
GPS coordinates: 39.19222,-106.82444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:01
Maroon Bells
19.6 km
Hotel Jerome
496 m
Pyramid Peak
17.3 km
Ashcroft
15.5 km
Aspen Art Museum
812 m
Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness
19.4 km
Pitkin County Courthouse
660 m
Wheeler Opera House
505 m
Ski Lift No. 1
618 m
Brand Building
591 m
Pioneer Park
213 m
Cathedral Peak
17.8 km
Aspen Community Church
299 m
Maroon Creek Bridge
2.3 km
Aspen City Hall
611 m
Wheeler–Stallard House
413 m
Thomas Hynes House
426 m
D.E. Frantz House
140 m
Davis Waite House
222 m
Holden/Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum
889 m
Newberry House
341 m
Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness
17.9 km
Sheely Bridge
650 m
Matthew Callahan Log Cabin
228 m
Bowles–Cooley House
209 m
Shilling–Lamb House
344 m
Samuel I. Hallett House
325 m
Smith–Elisha House
96 mReviews
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