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Leaf Peeping in Aspen Fall Lodging Discounts & Deals
Discover
fall in Aspen, with brilliant changing leaves, a colorful cultural calendar and
affordable accommodations. Hotel rates drop as much as 50 percent and restaurants
offer discounted menus. Fall rates start at $90 per room per night.
Check
out these unique ways to fall for Aspens spectacular autumn season:
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A Birds Eye
View. Fall colors will never look the same after paragliding over the town
of Aspen. Aspen Expeditions tandem guides take you to the top of Aspen Mountain.
Once on top, take flight and enjoy the adrenaline rush. (www.aspenparagliding.com;
970.925.7625) -
Hut-to-Hut. Trek through vast wilderness and stay at the 10th Mountain
Division Hut System. Twenty-nine backcountry huts sprinkle the Colorado Rocky
Mountainsmany with easy access to Aspen, most accessible by 4-wheel drive,
mountain bikes or hiking. Huts are equipped with fireplaces, cooking materials
and water. (www.huts.org; 970.925.5775) -
Rubber Side Down.
Tear up Aspens network of challenging mountain bike trails, pack a picnic
lunch, and decide which fall color is the most inspirational. For the road bikers,
snake through miles of forested canyon roads before hitting the town for fall
dining specials and live music. Aspens bike shops can provide local knowledge
and equipment. (Blazing Adventures -www.blazingadventures.com;
970.923.4544; Ute City Cycles; 970.920.3325) -
Ride a Hog. Twist and turn up the 40-mile Independence Pass on a rented
Harley Davidson, as groves of Aspen trees are postcard perfect. Or, if a Harley
isnt your favorite steed, rent a convertible and let the wind whip your
worries away. Take a day trip from Aspen to the block-long town of Twin Lakes,
located at the base of the two highest peaks in ColoradoMount Elbert and
Mount Massive. (Aspen Valley Harley Davidson www.aspenhd.com;
970.928.7493) -
Take a Hike or Climb a Fourteener. Go the old-fashioned route. Put boot-to-trail
and nature comes to you. Favorite fall hikes in Aspen include Grizzly Peak, Cathedral
Lakes, American Lake and the Hunter Creek Trail. If feeling ambitious, take a
guided trek up one of Colorados 14,000-foot peaks. For gear, maps and guides
visit the Ute Mountaineer or Aspen Expeditions. (www.utemountaineer.com;
970.925.2849; www.aspenexpeditions.com;
970.925.7625) -
Become a History Buff. Heritage Aspen offers historical tours to the mining
ghost towns of Ashcroft and Independence. View amazing fall foliage while catching
a glimpse of Aspens silver mining era. Also check out the historical Wheeler
Stallard Museum in Aspens West End. (www.aspenhistory.org;
970.925.3721) -
Be a Natural. Visit the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) on
the Hallam Lake Reserve. Take in the autumn hues with the family while learning
about the native trees, birds and animals that thrive in the high-alpine environment.
(www.aspennature.org;
970.925.5756) -
Adopt-A-Pet. If you have been giving serious thought to adding a new family
member, visit the Aspen Animal Shelter and adopt Spot for a day of fall fun and
a lifetime of companionship... or bring your own dog along for an Aspen adventure.
Stroll the Rio Grande Trail with a four-legged friend and watch the fall colors
as they bounce off the playful Roaring Fork River. Many
of Aspens hotels, including St. Regis Resort, Aspen, Hotel Jerome, The Little
Nell, and SKY Hotel are dog friendly. (www.dogsaspen.com;
970.544.0206) -
Aspen Filmfest & Cocktail Classic. The last weekend of September, hang
in town for the Aspen Filmfest and the fifth annual Cocktail Classic. Rub elbows
with Hollywood types and attend Filmfest screenings On Sept. 28, discover Aspens
nightlife and vote for Aspens
official cocktail of the winter season. (www.aspenchamber.org;
888.452.2409).
ASPEN FRESH -
Check the recipe to mix up a batch of the official 2005 Cocktail Classic Winner
from LEV HOFMANN of RUSTIQUE BISTRO.! Source...
Aspen, CO
For more information or to book reservations, visit the Aspen Chamber
Resort Association at www.aspenchamber.org,
or call 1.888.290.1324 or 970.925.1940.
also
see in Fall Fun Guide -> Colorado
Fall Foliage
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