Pitkin Travel Guide
Aspen
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
World Cuisine Classes in the Base of the Mountains
Aspen: From Past to Present History Walking Tour
Aspen's Past to Present Historic Tour
Aspen: Dark History Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Aspen Get An “Altitude” Adjustment
Top hotels in Pitkin
The Inn at Aspen
Pillows are hard and uncomfortable and the pool and hot tub were closed for renovation but the property didn't list that on hotels.com when I booked and I booked because of the pool! It's a clean property, slope side and near town.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Gant
Staff was excellent as was the property
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
Great location and wonderful staff! Highly recommended
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Limelight Hotel Aspen
So clean, conveniently located, amazing breakfast, best staff and loved the pool area!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Element Basalt - Aspen
Clean, comfortable and convenient! Would stay again.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Other neighbourhoods around Pitkin
Red Mountain
Though Red Mountain may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aspen Art Museum and Roaring Fork River.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Roaring Fork River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Aspen
If you're spending some time in West Aspen, Roaring Fork River and Aspen Golf and Tennis Club are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Aspen
While visiting Downtown Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Wagner Park and The John Denver Sanctuary.
Smuggler
When in Smuggler, you can plan a visit to Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
