An Insider’s Guide To Aspen

The famous Colorado jaunt is much more than a ski town. Covid drove people from all over the country to place permanent roots as full-time residents. But it’s not only the taxes and mountains that make Aspen so attractive. An average of 250 days of sunshine per year, fabulous dining, art, and shopping have made Aspen the best mountain destination in the Rockies.

• The St Regis is our Favourite. Very well located, a few steps from the lifts and cafes, restaurants, and shops.

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• The Jerome is probably the best accommodation in town. Belongs to the Auberge chain.

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• The Little Nell is the third luxurious hotel in town. More modern design. The only hotel with ski-in and ski-out.

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• Local is where the locals get their coffee. 614 E Cooper Ave
• Felix Roasting Co at the Hotel Jerome. 330 E Main St.

• Meat+cheese try for lunch. 301 E Hopkins Ave Suite 103
• Clark's Aspen French cuisine in a cozy setting. 517 E Hyman Ave
• Casa D'Angelo try for new excellent Italian food in town. 105 S Mill St.
• Bear Den everything on the menu is organic. 301 E Hopkins Ave Unit #101

• White House Tavern is great for lunch. 302 E Hopkins Ave
• Matsuhisa - perhaps the best restaurant in town is Nobu's. Reserve in advance and order the Miso Cod lettuce wraps. 303 E Main St.

• Casa Tua 403 S Galena St.
• Cache Cache 205 S Mill St.
• Betula 525 E Cooper Ave #201
• Woody Creek Tavern 15 minutes drive. 2858 Upper River Rd

Caribou club for a nightcap. 411 E Hopkins Ave

The Aspen Art Museum presents the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. 637 E Hyman Ave

• No Aspen stay is complete without a visit to Kemo Sabe the coolest store in town for high-end western wear. They have an impressive collection of Cowboy boots and hats and skiing accessories.
• Res Ipsa is another cool boutique you have to stop by. Beautiful accessories.
• Gorsuch for Aspen-style ski wear. At the bottom of Ajax mountain.
• All the big designer names are in town, from Fusalp to Ralph Lauren.

Aspen has 4 mountains, Ajax, also known as Aspen Mountain is the heart of the après scene. Highlands is more for advanced Skiers, while Buttermilk is more for beginners, and Snowmass is a quick drive or bus ride from town.

Aspen is an all-year-round destination. Ski season kicks off on Thanksgiving and ends in April. Summer Season lasts from June to September. Our favorite month is October when temperatures drop and leaves turn gold and red.

Pack your cowboy boots, vintage RL shirts, and sweaters and you’re good to go.

• Aspen’s small airport is served daily from Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. During high season, it’s estimated that a private jet lands at the town’s airport every six minutes.
• Use Aero to fly First from LA.
• The best way from Europe is from London, Paris, or Frankfurt to Denver and connect to Aspen.
• You can also drive from Denver, it's a 3 - 4 hour trip.

84 Rooms recommends: Inside The Smartest Ski Hotel In The Rocky Mountains, and C’est Chic: The Most Stylish Ski Resorts To Visit For The New Season.