There’s a lot more to Aspen than skiing we can assure you. Just a few miles out of the city you’ll find a whole new world to explore and here at Omnifique, we love to explore! Have a look at these top places to visit outside Aspen that you won’t need your skis for.
Maroon Bells
The Maroon Bells offers several hikes and some of the most beautiful scenery in Colorado. A series of bell-shaped, wine-colored peaks towering 14,000 ft. above the glacial Maroon Creek Valley, offer some of the most spectacular natural views in the world.
Silver Queen Gondola
The Silver Queen Gondola provides you with a comfortable, 14-minute ride from bustling Aspen to the 11,000-foot tall summit of Ajax Mountain. If you are looking for fun things to do in Aspen with kids, this is a great attraction.
John Denver Sanctuary
Aspen has honored its most famous resident in a very unique and memorable way, by creating the John Denver Sanctuary in Rio Grande Park. This serene park is one of several memorials to John Denver, who lived in Aspen for a while. He absolutely loved the area, which provided inspiration for many of the songs he wrote. You can find Denvers lyrics engraved on some of the many giant boulders.
Rio Grande Trail
And finally we have the Rio Grande Trail which is the easiest and the most popular hiking and biking trail in Aspen. If you have kids, feel free to bring them along as they’ll love to explore it! The trail starts on Puppy Smith Road just behind the Post Office. The 8.4-mile-long trail takes you along the Roaring Fork River and follows the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad bed.
We really hope you enjoy our top places to visit outside Aspen and if you’re looking for a gorgeous place with breathtaking views to stay while visiting and exploring this city, please visit our luxury current homes in the area where you can retreat to after a long day out adventuring.