The Best of Aspen (208)Aspen, Colo., is like a fine wine: always a pleasure, especially with friends, and it gets better with age. From mining town to international ski resort, Aspen is an exceptional place to visit in winter and summer, blending big-city sophistication with small-town charm and warmth, with activities that appeal to all ages.
Aspen Facts:
- Hollywood legends Gary Cooper, Lana Turner, Hedy Lamarr and John Wayne skied Aspen's steep runs and drank Aspen crud (a milkshake laced with bourbon) in the J-Bar of the Hotel Jerome.
- Before the silver boom hit this quiet mountain valley in 1879, Ute Indians inhabited this area.
- There are nearly 50 art galleries and studios around town that showcase the works of renowned masters like Dale Chihuly, LeRoy Neiman, Picasso, Chagall, and others.
The Article: Aspen - $$$: Luxury Hotel - $600
- $$: House Rental - $150 per person
- $: Economy Hotel - $80
Where to Stay:
St. Regis Hotel
315 East Dean Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-3300
www.stregisaspen.com
Hotel Jerome
330 East Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
800-331-7213
www.hoteljerome.com
Contact information:
Larry Fredrick, Historian
Heritage Aspen
970-925-3721
www.hoteljerome.com
Charles Cunniffe, Architect
Charles Cunniffe Architects
970-925-5590
www.cunniffe.com
Janet O’Grady, Editor in Chief
Aspen Magazine
970-920-4040
www.aspenmagazine.com
Resource:
Aspen: Body, Mind & Spirit
by Paul Andersen, Burnham Arndt (Photographer), Aaron Strong (Photographer), Alan Becker (Photographer), David Hiser (Photographer), Curt Carpenter (Illustrator), Warren H. Ohlrich (Editor)
Aspen Visitor Information:
www.aspenchamber.org
www.aspensnowmass.com
www.aspenmusicfestival.com
www.aspenfilm.org
www.aspenexperts.com/condominiums
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