Ali’s guidebook
City/town information
Aspen is wonderful town full of designer shops, art galleries, restaurants, and outdoor activities. There is something to do any time of year!
83 locals recommend
Aspen
Aspen is wonderful town full of designer shops, art galleries, restaurants, and outdoor activities. There is something to do any time of year!
Groceries
Our recommended grocery where you can get the most bang for your buck!
93 locals recommend
City Market
711 E Cooper AveOur recommended grocery where you can get the most bang for your buck!
Food scene
A beautiful, upscale restaurant featuring the best wines and food Aspen has to offer.
16 locals recommend
Betula Aspen
525 E Cooper AveA beautiful, upscale restaurant featuring the best wines and food Aspen has to offer.
Casa Tua
403 S Galena StThe best Italian food in town!
Matsuhisa
303 E Main StBest sushi you'll ever have! Ask about what's not on the menu!
Bosq
312 S Mill StLocal foodie favorite. Must try the duck!
An awesome place for lunch with family or friends. We recommend the fondue and the cook your own steak!
31 locals recommend
French Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village
400 E Hopkins AveAn awesome place for lunch with family or friends. We recommend the fondue and the cook your own steak!
Bar scene
Campo De Fiori
205 S Mill StGreat bar scene in town and this is one of our favorites.
A hidden gem to the right of Meat & Cheese. Find the "Hooch" sign and follow the stairway down to a hip lounge with an amazing drink menu.
18 locals recommend
Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar
301 E Hopkins AveA hidden gem to the right of Meat & Cheese. Find the "Hooch" sign and follow the stairway down to a hip lounge with an amazing drink menu.
Fun bar and club with amazing drinks! One of our favorite places to spend weekend late nights.
7 locals recommend
7908 Aspen
415 E Hyman AveFun bar and club with amazing drinks! One of our favorite places to spend weekend late nights.
If you are looking for a relaxing lounge with great drinks and ambiance, Hotel Jerome is a must visit.
27 locals recommend
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection
330 E Main StIf you are looking for a relaxing lounge with great drinks and ambiance, Hotel Jerome is a must visit.
Sightseeing
Gondola located at the base of Aspen Mountain. In the summer season, ride it to the top of the mountain on weekends to see the views or grab a bite to eat. Or enjoy ski season on the mountain during the winter time. This Mountain is best for intermediate to advance riders.
9 locals recommend
Silver Queen Gondola
611 E Durant AveGondola located at the base of Aspen Mountain. In the summer season, ride it to the top of the mountain on weekends to see the views or grab a bite to eat. Or enjoy ski season on the mountain during the winter time. This Mountain is best for intermediate to advance riders.
View the City of Aspen from above! This short but rewarding hike up Smuggler's Mountain Trail is perfect for those wanting a great work out or to enjoy an amazing view of the city from the observation deck at the top!
20 locals recommend
Smuggler Mountain Trailhead
401 Co Rd 21View the City of Aspen from above! This short but rewarding hike up Smuggler's Mountain Trail is perfect for those wanting a great work out or to enjoy an amazing view of the city from the observation deck at the top!
A long, intermediate trail that connects to Smuggler Mountain Trail. Great forest scenery with many river crossings!
7 locals recommend
Hunter Creek Trail
255 S Hunter StA long, intermediate trail that connects to Smuggler Mountain Trail. Great forest scenery with many river crossings!