Best 31 things to do in Aspen, CO

Hear true stories of Aspen’s ghosts, murder, and mayhem on an evening walk

Walk Aspen’s Shadow Mountain base via historic landmarks and old railroad beds

Walk Aspen’s history in 60–90 minutes with a guided downtown tour

Walk the Rio Grande Trail to riverside views and Victorian neighborhoods

Get oriented with a 60-minute introduction to Aspen

Walk Aspen’s West End and river trails in about 90 minutes

Ride historic mining roads and discover Leadville’s Silver Kings by eBike

Lake views and high-altitude riding near Leadville

Ride historic mountain roads into Colorado’s frontier past

Pedal through Leadville’s mining past with e-bike assistance

Ride Rim Rock Drive by e-bike on a 3-hour guided tour

Trace Leadville's frontier legends through historic saloons

Uncover the women, scandals, and ghost lore of 1880s Leadville

Explore Leadville’s historic streets through tales of hauntings, outlaws, and true crime

Drive a Polaris RZR to Colorado’s highest mountain pass with a knowledgeable guide

Explore Mosquito Pass and the silver-rush mining district in a Polaris RZR

Ride the Oktoberfest train through Colorado’s high country

Climb nearly 1,000 feet on a narrated fall train ride from Leadville

Four-course dining reached by ski, snowshoe, or hike

Take on Class IV Slaughterhouse Falls with free trip photos

Raft Class IV The Numbers with deli-style lunch, cold drinks, and free photos

Run Class III rapids near Aspen with free trip photos

Tackle Class IV/V rapids with lunch, cold drinks, and free photos

Choose tow sports and beach time on a private lake