Aspen

Commune · Colorado, 🇺🇸 États-Unis

Population 7 004

Superficie 28 km²

Fuseau horaire America/Denver

Site officiel aspen.gov

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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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Aspen — Carte

Informations pratiques

Devise: dollar des États-Unis USD $ · Paiements par carte · Largement acceptées
Numéros d'urgence: 911 Police · Ambulance · Pompiers
Électricité: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Langues: anglais
Eau du robinet: Potable
Sens de conduite: À droite
Indicatif téléphonique: +1