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Summer in a meadow beside Maroon Lake near Aspen, Colorado

What can we do during the summer in Aspen? That’s the question we often hear every time planning a summer vacation in Aspen.

Indeed, we can not surf the ocean waves, and even skiing, climbing the giant Saguaro cactus, or see the penguin’s parading across the glacier, but besides that, we can do a lot of summer fun in Aspen.

Riding a hot air balloon? Ride? Explore the forest on the mountain? Hiking or Rock Climbing? Playing golf? Fishing? Kayaking? Swimming? River Rafting or boating? Or could it take up yoga, following the music festival? Everyone can join this event of summer vacation in Aspen.

If you’re after excitement, it is to ask. Aspen’s mountains make for great skiing all winter long, and the mountains provide the same stunning scenery for hiking, camping, and mountain climbing. Throughout the summer, higher elevation brings cooler temperatures, so it is very comfortable in the outdoors, even during heavier activities.

Aspen and pine trees that grow, fed by rivers and creeks is now full to the brim with snow melt flowing through them on their way to the lowlands and eventually into the sea. Summer sun filters down through the strong trees, making each line all sweet. At night the stars so clear and bright, shiny thick in the sky, reminding you of your place in this world and the universe. This really is God’s Country, a natural paradise, calm and radiant, but living, for you to share.

Culture and Art in Aspen Colorado is also host to a variety of cultures, from the artists’ galleries and museums of all kinds, to the shops, shows, theater … Visit the Museum of Art, Center for Environmental Studies’ Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, Aspen Historical Society, or the Aspen Music Festival & School. Take in a performance by the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet or the Wheeler Opera House. Take a class in music school or take in a program in the world-renowned Aspen Institute. There really is not over the events extraordinary and activities available during the summer in Aspen.

Aspen nightlife is alive and friendly, and very different, but very similar to Home. Fine and casual dining, dinner theater, restaurants such as sushi and Raw Bar, ethnic restaurants, bistros … even Lobster restaurant. Cafe, pizzarias, and even chefs who will prepare food for you in your home! Pub-stocked with good, bringing in brews from around the world. Moreover, some of the best musicians in the world live there in Aspen. There’s just not telling who might drop by and play for a while, or sit in a set.

Between galleries and museums, activities and sights, restaurants, pubs and clubs, you sure run out of energy before you run out of things to do. No matter what your style, taste or speed, if you can imagine (and even if you never thought of it before,) it’s there for you, always the best and the best, in Aspen, Colorado.

Moonrise Over Aspen

Mountains and Lake Aspen Colorado

Maroon Bells Summer Clouds