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Aspen Colorado - Enjoy Your Winter Visit

With world-class shopping, a thriving nightlife scene, wonderful lodging options, as well as the country's best ski resorts all within a few miles, Aspen, Colorado is the premier destination for those seeking a fantastic winter getaway.

Although mostly known as an outdoors winter recreation hub, Aspen offers something for everybody. Luxurious spas, theatre, shopping (yes we mentioned that again), and highly-rated restaurants a few of the attractions you'll find on this Rocky Mountain resort town.

So let's cover the three basics of the vacation to Aspen, Colorado: shopping, nightlife, and skiing.

Aspen, Colorado nightlife.

Some people want a casual, laid-back hotel bar with affordable drinks and friendly service. So enjoy your trip to Copper Mountain.

Just kidding. Try not to expect the libations to be cheap here in Aspen. That is the price you'll pay for the privilege of ordering a draft of Fat Tire next to somebody like say, oh, Seal. (the singer, not the animal.)

The J-Bar on the Hotel Jerome is one of the many Aspen hot spots in which you may run into the rich and famous. The bar on the Little Nell is another where the well-heeled play. For any bit more local flavor, (and spots a little lighter around the wallet), try the Aspen Brewing Company (kind of touristy), or Zane's. (More sports-oriented.)

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Shopping

Galena Street downtown, right smack in the heart of Aspen, is the hub for world-class shopping. Whether it is charming, unique boutiques, the newest in trendy ski wear, fabulous jewelry designers, or famous, exclusive stores, you'll leave Aspen looking better than once you arrived. The consignment stores here are classy. Clothes not your priority? What, are you insane? Well i guess, then take pleasure in the myriad of art and home furnishing stores that dot the charming pedestrian malls of downtown Aspen.

Skiing

Ok last one. Aspen has skiing too. The key resort is Aspen Mountain, or as some locals (and tourists who try too hard) think of it as: Ajax.

Founded in 1947, Aspen mountain continues to be thrilling (and scaring) skiers on some of the steepest, most awe-inspiring terrain around. Runs marked "Most Difficult" and "Expert" make up over 50 % of the runs at Aspen. To get a slower experience, go down the road somewhat, to Aspen's quieter little sister, Buttermilk, where gently sloping hills dominate. Aspen Highlands provides the best views, and has much more of a laid back vibe. You can ski in jeans here (like real Coloradoans often do.) Our final resort, Snowmass, is quite warm and friendly. The 21 lifts and acres of terrain will assure that everyone in the household - from green snow bunny to double-diamond stud - could have a lot of fun.