Aspen Summer Adventure Seeker

Aspen Itinerary

When on vacation in Aspen, a day filled with heart-pumping action deserves to be rewarded with truffle fries.

7 am

Morning Fuel at Paradise Bakery

Start your adventure with a fresh pastry and locally loved coffee from Paradise Bakery. Centrally located and always bustling, it's the perfect spot to grab breakfast and soak in Aspen’s early morning charm before lift-off.

8 am

Paragliding Above Aspen

Set sail on an early morning flight with Aspen Paragliding, giving you a bird’s eye view of Aspen & the surrounding valleys. Love the thrill of speed and the feeling of wind in your hair? Look no further! Aspen is the best place to make this once-in-a-lifetime memory!

11 am

Ride and Refuel

Pick up your road bike and kit to ride the classic Aspen rides of Maroon Creek Road (closed to cars between 8 am-5 pm) or Castle Creek Road where you can indulge in lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse. This is a delicious reward at the end of your long bike ride.

4 pm

Discover Hidden Gems

Grab your car or hotel shuttle and head up Independence Pass, stopping at the Grottos Ice Caves for an afternoon of exploration on the continental divide. There is no better way to explore Colorado than hiking and finding hidden gems.

7 pm

Brews & Views at Aspen Brewing Company

Settle in at Aspen Brewing Co. with a cold craft beer on their sunny patio. Bonus: soak in the Aspen mountain views.

8 pm

Dinner with a Mountain Backdrop

Enjoy a delicious dinner on the patio of Ajax Tavern at the base of Aspen Mountain for the best view of the mountain and Gondola. Local's tip: they have legendary truffle fries!

9 pm

Live Music at Belly Up

Cap your epic day with a concert at Belly Up Aspen, an intimate, high-energy music venue with big names and unforgettable vibes.

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