Tucked away at the southeast end of the Roaring Fork Valley, surrounded by the towering Elk Mountains, Collegiate Peaks and White River National Forest, Aspen feels far away from the real world. The rich and famous see it as a playground, but it remains a community of locals that boasts the perfect mix of sport and culture, offering everything from haute couture shopping and fine dining to hiking,... more local info
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Aspen NeighborhoodsAspen Highlands seems to be carved from the Earth with the intention of being a skiers' paradise. Surrounded by the stunning amphitheater of the Elk Range mountains, Aspen Highlands will take your... more neighborhoods History
Aspen was not always a quirky town filled with posh eateries, hotels, multi-million dollar homes and fur-clad celebrities on skis. What is now the winter hub for the rich and famous, and a world-class... more history |
