Pitkin district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Aspen

Aspen is a town in Pitkin district, Colorado, United States, home to about 6,882 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Aspen Art Museum (1 km), Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum (2 km) and Aspen Mountain (6 km).

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Aspen at a glance

Location
Pitkin district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 6,882
Coordinates
39.1911° N, 106.8175° W
Places within 50 km
136 (70 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Aspen

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aspen

170 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aspen. The closest is Anderson Park (1 km); the best-known is Aspen Mountain (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aspen

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aspen. The closest is Crater Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aspen

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aspen. The closest is Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Aspen

9 museums within 100 km of Aspen. The closest is Aspen Art Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Aspen

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Aspen. The closest is The Cascades (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Aspen

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aspen. The closest is Ski Lift Number 1 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Aspen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aspen
  2. 1 km Aspen Art Museum · museum, Pitkin
  3. 5 km Aspen Mountain · viewpoint, Pitkin
  4. 7 km Highland Peak · peak, Pitkin
  5. 8 km Sievers Mountain · viewpoint, Pitkin
  6. 16 km Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum · museum, Pitkin
  7. 2 km Back to Aspen

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How to reach Aspen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aspen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints78170Anderson Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2737Crater Lake (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness (25 km)
    Museums89Aspen Art Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls89The Cascades (16 km)
    Forts & heritage77Ski Lift Number 1 (1 km)
    Treks12CDT - Colorado Section (35 km)
    Churches11Cathedral Peak (22 km)
    Caves11The Ice Caves (16 km)
    Parks11Leadville National Fish Hatchery (42 km)
    Other attractions01Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool (74 km)
    Temples01Wild West Express Coaster (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fishhook Island (98 km)

    Aspen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aspen?

    Aspen Art Museum (museum, about 1 km), Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum (museum, about 2 km), Aspen Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Highland Peak (peak, about 11 km), Sievers Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Hayden Peak (peak, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aspen?

    136 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aspen?

    Anderson Park, about 1 km by road; Lower Buttressess (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aspen?

    Crater Lake, about 22 km by road; Ruedi Dam (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Aspen?

    Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness, about 25 km by road; Collegiate Peaks Wilderness (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aspen?

    Start in Aspen, visit Aspen Art Museum, then Aspen Mountain, then Highland Peak, then Sievers Mountain, then Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aspen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Aspen

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