Inspiration abounds in Aspen, but here are our top picks to get those creative juices flowing.

9 am

Enjoy coffee and pastries at Sweedish Hill Cafe on the rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum. 

10 am

Wander through the free galleries of the Aspen Art Museum to explore the innovative contemporary art.

12 pm

Venture across town for free admission to the exhibitions at The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies. 

2 pm

Apres at Aspen Meadows' West End Social to refuel for the afternoon. 

3 pm

Continue across the west end to the Red Brick Center for the Arts and enjoy community gallery exhibitions, kids and adult art classes, artist studios, and a dance studio. 

4 pm

Wander through downtown Aspen and peruse the many art galleries. 

6 pm

Enjoy dinner at Element 47 in The Little Nell, which was designed to include an important collection of contemporary art. Explore the hotel to find original abstract works of art. 

8 pm

Following dinner, attend a live performance at the Wheeler Opera House, a concert at Belly Up Aspen, or a JAS Cafe show.