Only about eight miles from Snowmass Village is Aspen,
Colorado. While Aspen is known as a travel destination
frequented by the rich and famous, many of Aspen's visitors
know this beautiful Colorado mountain town for its extensive
mix of arts programs, cultural events, and cosmopolitan dining
and nightlife. Aspen places an emphasis on preserving the
environment, its silver mining heritage, and the promotion of
arts, culture, and non-profits in the area.
The dining opportunities would tempt even the most demanding
gourmand. An eclectic selection of restaurants, from the divine
to simple sandwiches, offers flavors and prices for every taste.
The shopping covers the same spectrum, from kitschy t-shirts
to world-famous jewelry and clothing to art galleries blazing
with creativity.
Enjoy a great laugh at Aspen's Crystal Palace dinner theater or
catch a concert at the historic Wheeler Opera House. Check out
the Aspen Art Museum for a cultural fix. Visit the Aspen Center
for Environmental Studies (ACES) to learn about the area's
natural history or learn about Aspen's human history at the
Aspen Historical Society's Wheeler/Stallard Museum.
A seemingly endless number of festivals and athletic events keep
the town humming and the parties and nightlife aren't legendary
without good reason.
Aspen is easy to reach on the Roaring Fork Transit Authority
(RFTA) buses that arrive and depart from the western end of the
Snowmass Village Mall and stops throughout the Village. Fare is
currently $3 per person, one way, and the ride usually takes 20
-30 minutes. (Insider’s Tip: If you have a large group or are
planning on using the bus system extensively, then purchase a
multiple punch pass, available from several local merchants,
such as Village Liquor on the Mall. They cost less per ride than
paying as you go.) Taxi and limousine service is also readily
available. Parking can be problematic in Aspen, but that's why
you're staying in Snowmass; you don't need a car here!
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