| As one of the foothills of the Elk Mountains, seated | | | | might be surprised to find that some lodging is really |
| in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Aspen Mountain, | | | | quite affordable! |
| just south of the city by the same name, has long | | | | On top of having a good amount of lodging choices, |
| been known as a playground for the rich and famous | | | | you'll find a good number of great food options as |
| - and it is. But it is also a great place to take a family | | | | well, because the Aspen area has more than 100 |
| for a fun ski vacation. | | | | restaurants to choose from. We mentioned there's |
| Christmastime on Aspen Mountain is especially | | | | nightlife, too, right? There's a winter concert series in |
| wonderful! Aspen Mountain towers above the town | | | | Aspen, and much more to keep you entertained |
| of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and the | | | | during your stay, including shopping and little stores as |
| mountain has a vertical drop of 3269 feet. Aspen has | | | | well as galleries, browsing bookstores, taking balloon |
| four world class mountains containing over 4100 of | | | | rides, or you could simply observe the Victorian |
| terrain for skiing on. There are trails for every level | | | | architecture found throughout the area or the |
| of skier: 76 total including trails suitable for beginners, | | | | breathtaking natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. |
| intermediates, and experts. The ski trails are | | | | Come prepared for fun, even if you are not |
| accessible by eight lifts, including seven chair lifts and | | | | completely prepared to ski! Ski instructions and |
| one cable car line. | | | | equipment rental are also abundant in the area, and |
| Since Aspen is one of the most popular ski spots | | | | snowboarders are welcome. There are other |
| around and has much to offer skiers, as well as | | | | snow-related activities around Aspen as well, including |
| those who enjoy the night life in a ski town, you can | | | | dog sledding, snowmobiling, and guided snowshoe |
| expect lots of crowds and long lift lines on the | | | | tours. |
| slopes. Remember, this is a playground of the rich | | | | Aspen is a great destination for the family - even |
| and famous, and a lot of people in general choose | | | | when it's not ski season - this town that started out |
| this ski vacation spot simply for that reason - as well | | | | as a sleepy silver mining camp transformed by |
| as for the magnificent views, the great runs, | | | | entrepreneurs into a cultural hot spot has always had |
| swinging nightlife, and the numerous hotel options. | | | | something fascinating to offer its visitors. And the |
| That's right, having your choice of hotels and lodges | | | | summer view is a gorgeous sight to see as well, and |
| won't be a problem, since there are a number of | | | | they also have an Aspen Music Festival that lasts all |
| different places to stay in and around the Aspen | | | | summer long. Whether you are traveling to Aspen |
| area including everything from cozy and comfortable | | | | for its beauty, its rich history, or its skiing, Aspen is |
| to extremely elegant, but getting your reservation in | | | | always a great vacation destination! |
| might during the ski season be - so call ahead! You | | | | |