Aspen was originally founded as a silver mining camp. Aspen is pure beauty nestled in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 7,908 feet at the city's base.

Summer months offer hiking, biking, racquetball, golfing, fishing, tennis, horse back riding, white water rafting and sailing.

Winter months offer some of the best skiing American has to offer, as well as snowmobiling, ice-skating, snow shoeing and much more.

Restaurants:

• Jimmy's, An American Restaurant & Bar is the kind of place where you bring your appetite and get ready to feast on some of the most delicious steaks this side of the Mississippi. It is a mix of casual and elegant featuring aged steaks. 205 S. Mill Street, Aspen, CO (970) 925-6020
• Wienerstube Restaurant has the authentic Austrian fare one would expect to find only in Europe. There is a variety of foods from Bratwursts to Dover Sole. Kids menu is available. 633 E. Hyman Avenue (between S. Hunter Street and S. Spring Street) Aspen, CO (970) 925-3357
• Range Restaurant is a truly American cuisine with the spice of the southwest to the goodness of Alaskan seafood. 304 E. Hopkins Avenue (near intersection of S. Monarch Street and E. Hopkins Avenue), Aspen, CO (970) 925-2402
• A La Car Restaurant Delivery is a food delivery service that charges a nominal fee to deliver you food from some of the finest restaurants in Aspen. This works out great if you want gourmet but are too tired from skiing to go out. 122 W. Main Street, Aspen, CO (970) 544-3663

Things to do:

• Wheeler Opera House has been on the National Registrar of Historical Places since 1889 with a authentic period look that has been accomplished by two extensive renovations. Wheeler Opera House is the venue for concerts, musicals, lectures, community theater, as well as foreign and independent film showings. Leg room is in short supply but the beauty of your surroundings will make up for this. 320 E. Hyman Avenue (between S. Monarch Street and S. Mill Street), Aspen, CO (970) 920-5770
• Aspen Golf and Tennis Club is located at 39551 Highway 82, Aspen CO (970) 925-2145
• Aspen offers Nordic skiing and information/conditions can be obtained by calling the Nordic Hotline at (970) 429-2039.
• If a little time on the ice is what you need, try ice skating at City of Aspen Ice Garden is located at 233 W. Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO (970) 920-5141
• Silver Circle Ice Rink is a cool getaway where you will be able to cut the ice with the blades of your skates at 433 E. Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO (970) 925-6360
• Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen can help you to hone your skills or teach you the basics. Aspen, CO (970) 923-1227
• Aspen Carriage & Sleigh Company provides carriage and sleigh rides by calling (970) 925-3394 Aspen, CO
• Chair Mountain Stables offers horse back riding and more. Located in Carbondale, CO (970) 963-1232
• Aspen Outdoor Adventures has something to offer for the timid as well as the extreme sportsman in all of us. 555 E. Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO (970) 925-1153
• Would you like to take in a movie? Aspen offers two movie theatres:

1. Resort Theater Isis at 406 E. Hopkins Avenue (970) 925-7584
2. Carmike Stage 3 Theatre at 625 E. Main Street (970) 925-2050