Nestled in the heart of the White River National Forest and surrounded by the peaks of the Elk Mountains, lies Aspen, Colorado. Aspen is named after the ubiquitous trees that are in abundance in the area. Aspen is a fourseason town and has much to offer all year long. Join us as we share with you several things you will want to know before you go!

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0:00 Introduction & Overview
1:15 Maroon Bells
2:58 Hotel Jerome
3:38 Art Vibes
4:01 Skiing
4:39 Expensive
5:30 Aspen Art Museum
6:28 Parking
6:49 Walking Tours
7:18 Dog Town, USA & the Roaring Fork River
8:10 John Denver Sanctuary
9:16 Utopia & Not Aspen Material
11:01 Silver Queen Gondola & Glenwood Caverns
11:39 The Grott

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