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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 an exciting winter getaway.

Although mostly referred to as an outdoor winter recreation hub, Aspen offers something for all. Luxurious spas, theatre, shopping (yes we mentioned that again), and highly-rated restaurants a few of the attractions you will find within this Rocky Mountain resort town.

Let's quickly cover the 3 basics of the visit to Aspen, Colorado: shopping, nightlife, and skiing.

Aspen, Colorado nightlife.

If you want a friendly, 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 become cheap in Aspen. That's the price you'll buy the privilege of ordering a draft of Fat Tire alongside somebody like say, oh, Seal. (the singer, not the pet.)

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

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Shopping

Galena Street downtown, right smack in the middle of Aspen, is your hub for world-class shopping. Whether it is charming, unique boutiques, the most recent in trendy ski wear, fabulous jewelry designers, or famous, exclusive stores, you'll leave Aspen looking a lot better than whenever you arrived. Even the consignment stores listed here are classy. Clothes not your priority? What, have you been insane? Oh well, then benefit from the many art and home furnishing stores that dot the charming pedestrian malls of downtown Aspen.

Skiing

Oh yeah. Aspen has skiing too. The primary resort is Aspen Mountain, or as some locals (and tourists who try way too hard) refer to it as: Ajax.

Founded in 1947, Aspen mountain continues to be thrilling (and scaring) skiers on a few of the steepest, most awe-inspiring terrain around. Runs marked "Most Difficult" and "Expert" constitute over 50 % of the runs at Aspen. For a slower experience, decrease the path a little, to Aspen's quieter little sister, Buttermilk, where gently sloping hills dominate. Aspen Highlands provides the best views, and it has really a casual vibe. You are able to ski in jeans here (like real Coloradoans often do.) Our final resort, Snowmass, is extremely family friendly. The 21 lifts and acres of terrain will make sure that everybody in the household - from green snow bunny to double-diamond stud - could have a lot of fun.