Information about Aspen, CO and the small, locally-owned businesses located there.

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A little about Aspen

Ahhh, Aspen, where do we start? It is a world-class destination with outdoor adventures from skiing to biking, with a flair for arts and culture, but still maintains enough small-town charm for year round residents to call it home. Aspen truly is a unique diamond nestled in the rough of the Rocky Mountains that has a knack for bringing big city features to you in a way that defies ordinary.

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The history of Aspen

The area was originally a summer hunting camp for the Ute Indians, but by 1870 Aspen's first white settlers, who were mostly miners, arrived from nearby Colorado towns in search of silver. Aspen's mining was a fruitful venture for its early settlers but, did not come without hard work. Soon, town "boomed" and rapidly became home to over 12,000 miners and their families. However, just as soon as the wealth was ushered in, the repeal of the Sherman Silver Act of 1893 caused Aspen to "bust," and town then entered what is known as "The Quiet Years." Ranching kept the Aspen area possible as residents grew crops on McClain Flats and in Woody Creek. The population dropped drastically to less than 1,000 people, but as they say, "where there's a will, there's a way." The spirit of Aspen could not be squelched.

Contact Information

Address:
425 Rio Grande Pl
Aspen, Colorado
81611

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Businesses in Aspen, Colorado

Here is a collection of local Aspen, Colorado businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

Art Jewelry Lodging Museums / Attractions Restaurants Services Shopping

 

Gallery 1949

Art

Contemporary art gallery

 

Covet Bright & Shiny Things

Jewelry

The latest designs in fine and fun jewelry

 

Annabelle Inn

Lodging

Located in the heart of downtown Aspen

 

Hotel Aspen

Lodging

Spacious, delightfully appointed guest rooms

 

Sky Hotel

Lodging

Aspen's hippest hotel & home to the infamous 39 Degrees Lounge.

 

Aspen Golf & Tennis Club

Museums / Attractions

#1 Municipal Course in Colorado by Golfweek

 

Aspen Snowmass

Museums / Attractions

Four mountains, one lift ticket

 

Aspen Over Easy

Restaurants

Specialty breakfasts and wholesome casual cusine

 

Brexi Brasserie

Restaurants

Aspen’s favorite brasserie

 

Campo De Fiori

Restaurants

Extensive authentic Italian menu

 

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Restaurants

It’s been called Aspen’s “finest spot to wine, dine and unwind."

 

Justice Snow's Restaurant and Bar

Restaurants

Hip and historic

 

Kenichi

Restaurants

Contemporary Asian Cuisine & World Class Sushi

 

Steakhouse No. 316

Restaurants

Aspen's premier SteakHOUSE

 

Aspen Outfitting Company

Services

World-class outdoor activities since 1969

 

Aspen Shuttles | Snow Limo Transportation

Services

Comfortable, reliable ground transportation

 

Alpen Antiks

Shopping

Specializing in European paintings, accessories and furniture

 

Aspen Fur & Shearling

Shopping

Fine leathers for men and women

 

Aspen Sports

Shopping

The source for all things outdoors since 1953

 

Distractions

Shopping

Casually elegant looks

 

James Perse

Shopping

Upscale, casual fashion & accessories for men & women