West 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.
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.
Buttermilk Mountain
Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.
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.
Aspen Recreation Center
Enjoy an outing to Aspen Recreation Center during your stay in Aspen. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy 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
World Cuisine Classes in the Base of the Mountains
Top hotels in West Aspen
The Inn at Aspen
Clean room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Stonebridge Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Gant
Staff was excellent, services was excellent, room was spacious, clean, quite. The car services 10 stars. Each lady at front desk where excellent, EACH one of them hands down where great
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
If you’re looking for an inexpensive option in the village of Aspen, this is the best of the best. The employees are lovely, the morning breakfast has b&b vibes, the pool is always steaming and hot and it’s walkable to Ajax mountain and everything in town. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
Couldn't fault the Jerome. It was 10/10 in every way. We will be back next year. Thank you
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
W Aspen
Everyone is friendly, Beautiful rooms, perfect location. It’s close to everything.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Aspen
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Roaring Fork River and Castle Creek Road are top sights worth seeing.
Meadowood
While Meadowood isn't home to many top sights, Aspen Recreation Center and Holden Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pitkin
While there might not be top attractions in Pitkin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The John Denver Sanctuary and Roaring Fork River.
Buttermilk Mountain Base Area
If you're spending some time in Buttermilk Mountain Base Area, Summit Express Ski Lift and Buttermilk Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
Though Red Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Roaring Fork River and Smuggler Mountain.
Downtown Aspen
While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and Silver Queen Gondola.
