Breakfast: Poppycock’s Spring Cafe Lunch and Dinner: Acquolina - Italian Ajax Tavern – Base of Aspen mountain Betula - Fine dining! Clark's Oyster Bar - Our favorite....all the way from Austin, Texas Grateful Deli - Watt's favorite sandwich shop Red Onion – No cars, beautiful part of town Meat and Cheese – Nice outdoor seating Mezzaluna – Casual Italian Spring Café – Healthy choices and all natural deliciousness White House Tavern - MUST-GO
Maroon Bells is one of the most photographed natural sites on the planet. Don't worry you don't have to hike a mountain to see it. However, you do have to park and get a bus ticket . The bus will take you to the bells where you can either take a leisurely stroll around Maroon Lake or take a longer more adventurous hike up to Crater Lake. Each individual must have a ticket in hand in order to load the Maroon Bell Bus at the Aspen Highlands parking lot loading zone. Tickets can be purchased right next to the Maroon Bells bus loading at Four Mountain Sports in Aspen Highlands.
Want to see some incredible views without having to break a sweat? Head on over to Independence Pass, right outside Aspen. If you're willing to drive about an hour up the pass you can plan on reaching the Continental Divide as well! Note, the roads are very tight and curvy so not for the faint of heart driver. Independence Pass (12,095 ft), originally called Hunter Pass, is a mountain pass along the Continental Divide accessed by Highway 82 that connects Aspen to Twin Lakes. A trail at the top provides a short paved loop from the parking area to scenic views of the Elk Mountains. To get to the top of Independence Pass from Aspen go 19 miles up Independence Pass Road (HWY 82). The pass sign is located on the right, past mile marker 61. Restrooms are available at the top of the pass.
Belly Up is Aspen's premier live music venue & bar with concerts & events from the biggest performers in the world. Experience the best of Aspen nightlife!