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Things to see in Aspen (United States): 14 places and when to go
Aspen is a town in United States, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), Snow (4), Museums and art (2). The best known are Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.1893, -106.8184
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (5) · Snow (4) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1) · History (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,189 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aspen
The places in and around Aspen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Aspen Art MuseumNon-profit organization in the USA198 m
- Aspen HighlandsAmerican ski area5.3 km
- Aspen MountainSki area in Colorado, United States2.7 km
- ButtermilkSkiing mountain in Aspen, Colorado4.5 km
- Maroon Creek BridgeBridge in CO, USA3.0 km
- Smuggler MineMine in Colorado, United States of America1.1 km
- Wheeler–Stallard HouseHistoric house in Colorado, United States1.1 km
- Aspen Brewing CompanyBrewery199 m
- Aspen/SnowmassWinter resort complex11 km
- Barnard HutHiking14 km
- Benedict Huts: FabiHiking5.5 km
- Benedict Huts: FritzHiking5.5 km
- Margy's HutHiking13 km
- McNamara HutHiking8.4 km
When to go to Aspen
The best time to visit Aspen is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15. In April, 10 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Aspen
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,189 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Beaver Creek8 places52 km
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado12 places59 km
- Fremont10 places62 km
- Breckenridge19 places75 km
- Granby6 places117 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aspen?
The best known: Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Maroon Creek Bridge. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aspen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Aspen?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,189 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aspen as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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