Aspen Vacation Rentals
The City of Aspen provides and operates 26 public parks, the Wheeler Opera House, the James E. Moore municipal swimming pool, an 18 hole golf course, two tennis courts, four ball fields, two ice skating rinks, a summer program for children and manages 266 acres of open space. Not to mention over 200 miles of Nordic skiing/walking/biking paths and unsurpassed beauty enjoyed by locals and visitors. Check out the City of Aspen Parks and Recreation opportunities. Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Program purchases have protected approximately 8,200 acres of open space lands, and over 20 miles of trails. The Program has assumed responsibility to restore and maintain another 491 acres of County Open Space (such as the North Star Preserve) and 15.04 miles of Pitkin County trails acquired before the program started (such as the Rio Grande Trail). In total, the Program's stewardship includes 8,700 acres and 35 miles of trails. Aspen is also home to the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association and the Alfred A. Braun Hut System. Aspen in the winter offers the best of Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, ice-skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and more. The summer months offer a haven for outdoor enthusiasts for golfing, biking, hiking, fishing, tennis, horse back riding, racquetball, jeep tours, whitewater rafting, paragliding, air ballooning, windsurfing, and sailing.
With a reputation for excellence, thoughtful planning, concern for the environment and respect for the individual, Aspen, Colorado is a mixture of historic, well-preserved Victorian buildings, vibrant retail and commercial businesses and numerous art galleries. The city has over 100 restaurants and entertainment establishments, with a variety of cuisine from simple dining to the finest gourmet. Its many au courant eateries help Aspen retain a considerable Epicurean edge over other resort towns--indeed over many major cities. Lively bistros with shoulder-to-shoulder tables dish up delectable risotto. Award-winning chefs specialize in native haute cuisine. In short, you'll find restaurants from A to V (Austrian to Vietnamese). Aspen is famous for its nightlife, with a wide selection of bars and nightclubs featuring live bands, jazz and country western dancing.
Aspen has the widest array of arts and cultural events in the state. The city offers an eclectic life style appealing to a wide variety of people from the most physically active to those seeking to enjoy the cultural arts and intellectual pursuits.
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