GETTING TO ASPEN
GETTING TO ASPEN
Airports:
Aspen (ASE), 10 minute drive to downtown Aspen
Eagle (EGE), 1.5 hour drive to Aspen
Denver (DEN), 3.5 hour drive to Aspen
Ground Transportation:
Colorado Mountain Express
Where To Stay
Where To Stay
ASPEN
FOR ALL HOTELS/CONDOS PLEASE REFER
TO THE ATHA-JOHNSON WEDDING.
HoteL JEROME
Located in the heart of Aspen with a unique blend of contemporary luxury and historic heritage, deluxe Aspen Hotel accommodations, superb amenities, genuine hospitality and dedicated service for an elevated experience in the Rocky Mountains.
Aspen ALPS
The Aspen Alps condominiums are located in town and next to the Silver Queen Gondola. They are individually-furnished apartment-style condos, and experience outstanding facilities such as the pool, hot tub and Aspen's best small gym and Health Spa.
ASpen square
Located across from the base of Aspen Mountain with easy access to all the pleasures of downtown Aspen. They offer a mix of fireplace studios and 2 bedroom suites.
SNOWMASS
Located 10 Miles from downtown Aspen and 8 miles from the airport
VICEROY
This modern ski-in/ski-out resort hotel is a 4-minute walk from the central base of Snowmass and 10.9 miles from downtown Aspen.
WESTIN
With ski-in/ski-out access to lifts for the Snowmass ski area, this upscale resort is 8 miles from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
What To Do
What To Do
Hiking
Level: Easy
Rio Grande Trail
Beautiful path through the woods with little to no incline. Walk or bike as far as you would like and if you travel 8 miles from town, you’ll reach Woody Creek Tavern!
Level: Easy-Moderate
Smuggler Mountain Road
One of the most popular recreation areas in the immediate Aspen vicinity - Any spring, summer or fall afternoon, Smuggler Mountain Road is busy with people hiking, running, mountain biking or walking their dogs – beautiful views! 3 miles round trip.
Level: Difficult
Ute Trail
The Ute Trail is a steady uphill hike with switchbacks, and 1,000 vertical feet to a rock outcropping. The view of Aspen from the rock outcropping is spectacular. A mile long aerobic workout! 2 miles round trip.
Aspen Mountain
Start at the base of the mountain and go up 3,000 vertical feet. This hike takes about 2+ hours, and is a strenuous, all uphill hike, but not difficult technically. Free ride down in the gondola, and there are incredible views at the top!
Level: Moderate-Difficult
Cathedral Lake
The trail climbs steadily and then reaches a series of switchbacks. Cathedral Lake is very scenic and winds through a beautiful Aspen forest, across a meadow and to a hidden mountain lake. 6 miles round trip.
Activities
Fly Fishing & Horseback Riding, Aspen Outfitting Company, 315 East Dean Street, 970-925-3406
Rafting/Jeep Tours, Blazing Adventures, 970-923-4544
Hiking, Ute Mountaineer, 201 South Galena Street, 970-925-2849
Biking, Aspen Bike Tours & Rentals, 430 South Spring Street, 970-925-9169
Aspen Golf Club, Truscott Place, 970-429-1949
Art Museum
Aspen Art Museum, 637 East Hyman Avenue, 970-925-8050
Where to Eat
Where to Eat
Breakfast
Peach’s Corner Café, 121 South Galena Street, 970-544-9866
Poppycock’s, 609 East Cooper Avenue, 970-925-1245
Aspen Over Easy, 304 East Hopkins Avenue, 970-429-8693
Fuel, 45 Village Run Circle, Snowmass, 970-923-0091
Lunch
Casual Sit Down:
Ajax Tavern, Gondola Plaza, 970-920-6334
White House Tavern, 302 East Hopkins Avenue, 970-925-1007
Meat and Cheese, 319 East Hopkins Avenue, 970-710-7120
Mezzaluna, 624 East Cooper Avenue, 970-925-5882
Shlomo’s Deli, 501 East Dean Street, 970-315-4055
Slow Groovin BBQ, 67 Elbert Lane, Snowmass, 970-429-4761
Slice Italian Bistro, 69 Woods Road, Snowmass, 970-923-2743
Fuel, 45 Village Run Circle, Snowmass, 970-923-0091
Stew Pot, 62 Elbert Lane, Snowmass, 970-923-2263
A Little More Adventure:
Woody Creek Tavern, 2858 Upper River Road, 970-923-4585
*Bike there via the Rio Grande Trail and enjoy margaritas and nachos!
Pine Creek Cookhouse, 11399 Castle Creek Road, 970-925-1044
Dinner
Cache Cache, 205 South Mill Street, 970-925-3835
Matsuhisa, 303 East Main Street, 970-544-6628
Campo De Fiori, 205 South Mill Street, 970-920-7717
Jimmy’s, 205 South Mill Street #2, 970-925-6020
Meat & Cheese, 317 East Hopkins, 970-710-7120
Acquolina, 415 East Main Street, 970-925-8222
Eight K, The Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Road, 970-923-8008
Ricard, 110 Carriage Way, Suite 3106, Snowmass, 970-429-4163
Nest Public House, The Viceroy Snowmass, 130 Wood Road, 970-923-8000
Something Sweet
Paradise Bakery, 320 South Galena Street, 970-925-7585
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 401 East Cooper Avenue, 970-925-5112
Nightlife
Eric’s Bar, 315 East Hyman Avenue, 970-920-6707
Belly Up, 450 South Galena Street, 970-544-9800
Bootsy Bellows, 308 East Hyman Avenue, 970-925-3700
Justice Snow’s, 328 East Hyman Avenue, 970-429-8192