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Aspen

Town · Colorado, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 7,004
Area 28 km²
Time zone America/Denver
Official website aspen.gov
Aspen

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Aspen Essentials

Aspen's transformation from a 19th-century silver mining hub to a premier mountain destination is reflected in its historic landmarks and modern cultural institutions. This selection includes the 1889 Wheeler Opera House and the Queen Anne-style Wheeler/Stallard House, alongside contemporary sites like Shigeru Ban’s Aspen Art Museum. Outdoor highlights feature the steep terrain of Aspen Mountain, accessible via the Little Nell chairlift, and panoramic valley views from Ute Rock. Local commerce and heritage are represented by the seasonal Saturday Farmer’s Market and the Holden/Marolt mining museum.

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Aspen Highlights

Aspen's identity is defined by a blend of silver-mining heritage and world-class arts. This collection spans the 1888 Wheeler/Stallard House and the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum to the Shigeru Ban-designed Aspen Art Museum. Contemporary spaces like the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies showcase Bauhaus influence, while Baldwin Gallery and Galerie Maximillian feature international masters. The landscape is anchored by the steep slopes of Aspen Mountain and the expansive trails of Rio Grande Park and Red Mountain.

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Outdoor Adventures

Aspen’s high-altitude landscape offers diverse terrain ranging from the technical granite climbing routes at Gold Butee and Guide’s Triangle to the lift-served slopes of Aspen Mountain and Loge Peak. Hiking trails lead to the summits of Shadow Mountain and Red Mountain, providing panoramic views of the Roaring Fork Valley. For indoor training, the Aspen Recreation Center features a climbing tower and ice rink, while Cozy Point serves as a hub for equestrian activities.

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Arts & Culture

Aspen’s cultural scene spans from the silver boom era to the cutting edge of contemporary art. This selection includes the 1889 Wheeler Opera House and the Aspen Art Museum, housed in a Shigeru Ban-designed building. Explore local history at the Wheeler/Stallard House and the Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum. The town's artistic legacy is further showcased through the Resnick Center’s Bauhaus focus and several private galleries specializing in modern masters, abstract works, and the unique counterculture history of the region.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -21°–5°
  • -12° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -20°–5°
  • -12° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -16°–12°
  • -9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -11°–17°
  • -3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -3°–23°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 2°–29°
  • 7° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 7°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 6°–30°
  • 10° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 1°–27°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -7°–21°
  • 1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -15°–14°
  • -5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -20°–7°
  • -11° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Aspen Mountain
Drive
Wheeler Opera House
Walk
Metropolitan Isis Theatre

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