It’s time for a company get together. Whether it’s a quarterly shareholders meeting or the annual employee conference, choose a location that offers both a professional business atmosphere and opportunities to go off script with invigorating outdoor adventures. Why not Colorado? After you’re done with the formal presentations and slideshows, The Limelight in Aspen is ready […]
A few weeks ago, on “National Donut Day,” I noticed that a Twitter user thousands of miles away had referenced our tiny mountain town. He’d had the best donut of his life at Annette’s, the tiny bakery on the Hyman Avenue Mall. While Aspen is a place that might seem wrapped up in healthy eating, […]
Whether you’ve been coming to Aspen every summer for years and want to try a new sport, or it’s been on your bucket list years, 2017 might be the summer to try mountain biking. As with skiing, there are beginner mountain biking trails in Aspen, making it easy to introduce yourself to the extreme sport. […]
I write a lot about the multitude of daytime activities in Aspen from pet-friendly shopping to playgrounds, and it’s hard to fit everything in. And after the sun goes down, it’s no different. My top picks for things to do in Aspen at night are as follows. Aspen Snowmass Concert Series – Summer My favorite nighttime activity […]
Aspen is one of the most kid-friendly towns in the country. There is a multitude of kid-friendly restaurants, activities, and over 30 parks and playgrounds providing endless playtime activities. Below, we’ve outlined some of the best parks Aspen has to offer, for kids and adults alike: Wagner Park Wagner Park is Aspen’s most centrally located […]
Aspen has to be one of the top places in the world to raise a pet. Our community’s commitment to four-legged friends runs deep. The Aspen Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter with dogs and cats up for adoption from as far away as New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. The shelter is open daily for […]
Aspen has a plethora of shops- some local, some regional, some international. The variety of shops gives visitors opportunities to window shop, pick up a few items, — or go on a spending spree. If you do decide to go on a spending spree, you might want to venture outside of J Crew, Ralph Lauren, […]
“Aspen” and “cheap” typically don’t mix. With five-diamond hotels, pricey cocktails, and high-fashion storefronts, Aspen “on the cheap” isn’t a thing. That is unless you know the deals (and you’re lucky enough to live within the borders of Colorado). Here’s how my friend and I balled out in Aspen for less than $250 each. When to Go One of […]
Spring has sprung and it is officially wedding season–one of my favorite times of year! As a self-proclaimed wedding expert, I’m excited to give you the low-down on my favorite small wedding venues in Aspen. Ajax Terrace My absolute top choice for the ceremony itself is the Limelight Hotel’s Ajax Terrace. Aptly named, the terrace […]
Once our local mountains have closed, it’s all about getting in shape for summer activities. My absolute favorite thing to do each summer is the hike from Aspen to Crested Butte. My friends and I always plan it over a long weekend in order to take advantage of everything that Crested Butte has to offer, […]
If you’re planning a wedding, business meeting, or holiday vacation, you probably have some questions. How far in advance should you realistically book for popular weekends in Aspen? While the number of hotel options in Snowmass is growing, Aspen has a finite number, so getting those requests in is crucial for sweat-free planning. Here are […]
Easter in Aspen is always a bittersweet time of year for locals. Warmer weather, flowers blooming, leaves reappearing on the Aspen trees, and fewer cars parked downtown signal that it is time to start packing up our ski boots and tuning our mountain bikes. I always ski until the very last day of the winter […]
