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A look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. -- January 9, 2006


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Aspen, Colorado

When you think of Aspen, skiing comes to mind, right? Well, there's so much more to Aspen than that. The conditions that set Aspen apart from other ski towns are Aspen has its origins in nature and history. By the time the first ski runs were developed in the late 1930s, the town already had a 62-year-old history enriched with historic buildings and character. Visionary leadership during the 40s and 50s made Aspen an enclave of high quality art, science and culture. If you visit during the weekend of January 12th, you can take part in the 55th Anniversary of Winterskol, Aspen's "toast of winter", a four-day celebration of on-mountain activities; call 970-925-1940 for more information.

Median income -- $55,750

Median house value -- $1,000,001



Top 8 Attractions in Aspen

Aspen Art Museum 970-925-8050

Founded in 1979, the Aspen Art Museum is recognized internationally for presenting outstanding exhibitions with a particular emphasis on contemporary art. The museum is located along the scenic Rio Grande Trail near the heart of Aspen.

Aspen Music Festival and School 970-925-9042

Each summer since 1949, the world's most accomplished and promising musicians have made a pilgrimage to Aspen. They come not only to perform, but also to teach, to learn and to be renewed.

Aspen Filmfest 970-925-6882

With an emphasis on independent productions from around the world, Aspen Filmfest champions filmmaking at its finest. Intimate in scale and celebratory in tone, this festival offers new features and documentaries, as well as unique presentations, special events and family films.

Academy Screenings
Aspen Writers' Foundation 970-925-3122

The Aspen Writers' Foundation is a nonprofit arts organization that has been serving readers and writers since 1976. As Colorado's oldest nonprofit literary center, the foundation presents some of the nation's most prominent and promising authors.

 
Jazz Aspen Snowmass 970-920-4996

The mission of Jazz Aspen Snowmass is to create a world-class programming of jazz, American and world music and to preserve America's musical heritage. The best place in Aspen for concerts, hands down.

Theatre Aspen 970-920-5770

Theatre Aspen has redesigned both the interior and exterior of the performance space. The stage and seating area have been reconfigured, heat has been added to combat the occasional Aspen chill and there's a covered area to enjoy cocktails and conversations as well as the beauty of the nearby Rio Grande Park.

Aspen Highlands Village 970-920-1801

Located at the base of Aspen Highlands ski area. Enjoy dining, an Internet cafe, art gallery, African art gallery and a ski and sport shop.


The Crystal River

This river is one of the last free-flowing rivers in the west, tumbling more than 35 miles through scenic terrain to join the Roaring Fork River two miles below Carbondale.

The Crystal River seen from Colorado State Highway 133 near Redstone
 


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