East Aspen Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Aspen Mountain
At the heart of Colorado's skiing district lies a maze of challenging runs, many of which double as summer hiking trails.
Maroon Bells
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Bells and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
Buttermilk Mountain
Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.
Aspen Highlands
Famous powder bowls, slopes with views of spectacular wilderness and steep runs that challenge even veteran skiers make this spot a local favorite.
The John Denver Sanctuary
Find out about the history of Aspen when you take a trip to The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its ski slopes.
Maroon Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Maroon Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Aspen. You can seek out the ski slopes and hiking trails in this quaint area.
Things to do
Aspen: Dark History Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour
Monster Truck Sleigh Ride and Gold Panning
Aspen: Dark History Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Aspen
The Gant
Clean room, staff are very friendly and helpful, loved the shuttle accommodation
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Aspen Core Luxe Getaway with Gondola Views
Fantastic location, beautiful home, and chef’s kitchen. Ideal home for an Aspen stay.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Steps to Gondola • Mountain Views • Private Parking • Aspen Core 2BR • Sleeps 6
Wonderful location. Great communication with the host. The condo is equipped with everything you need. The kitchen was amazingly suited… three different kinds of coffee makers! Also, even though we didn’t need it, I saw more gear/bedding for small children. We only used one bedroom, but the “guest” ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Chalet Chic 2-Bedroom + Queen Sofa Bed, 2.5 Blocks to Central Gondola
We really enjoyed our stay! Great location that is close and walking distance to Aspen Mountain and downtown. Ben was very quick to respond to messages. We would stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
Easy access to ski slopes and kind staff. Clean, but small, room.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
W Aspen
Don’t get a room on the first floor behind the club
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Aspen
Riverside
Though Riverside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Silver Queen Gondola and Wagner Park.
Downtown Aspen
While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola.
Aspen Grove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aspen Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Silver Queen Gondola and Roaring Fork River.
Smuggler
When in Smuggler, you can plan a visit to Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Knollwood
While Knollwood isn't home to many top sights, Silver Queen Gondola and Wagner Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oklahoma Flats
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Oklahoma Flats and surrounding area, you can visit Roaring Fork River and Aspen Art Museum.
