1. Aspen By Sammy

2. Location - It is 158.7 Miles It takes 3hours and 5minutes to get there.

3. History The city's roots are traced to the winter of 1879, when a group of miners ignored pleas by Frederick Pitkin, governor of Colorado, to return across the Continental Divide due to an uprising of the Ute Indians. Originally named Ute City, the small community was renamed Aspen in 1880, and, in its peak production years of 1891 and 1892, surpassed Leadville as the United States' most productive silver-mining district

4. Interesting Events Wintersköl, Aspen's annual "toast to winter," dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities. The four day celebration features on-mountain activities, Soupsköl, a canine fashion show, winterfest, fireworks, and much more. Perhaps the quintessential Aspen experience, a ride up the Silver Queen Gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain is a must for every visitor. In winter, ride to the top to ski Ajax, snowshoe Richmond Ridge, or relax on the sun- drenched Sundeck. In summer, activities abound - hiking, disc golf, kids' games, concerts and more. For Aspenites, life at 11,212 feet can't be beat!

5. Recreation With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Aspen is truly a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers! Whether it's downhill skiing in untouched snow or hiking through dense aspen groves, we've got all that your adventurous heart desires. Our epic powder days in winter turn to amazing rafting come spring and summer. Warm days lead adventurers to endless trails to hike or bike, outdoor concerts, water sports and cultural pursuits. No matter how you choose to spend a day in Aspen (downhill or cross-country skiing, dog- sledding, horseback riding, mine exploring or fly-fishing) there is an unforgettable outdoor activity right at your doorstep in Aspen.downhill skiinghikingraftingbikecultural pursuitscross-country skiinghorseback riding fly-fishing

6. Eats Ski Town Restaurants welcomes you to the Aspen Restaurant Guide! Aspen is the perfect blend of legendary ski terrain, scenic beauty, and worldly culture. Nearby Snowmass boasts a newly renovated village and base area with its own dining and nightlife scene, along with world-class skiing. Aspen has perhaps the best dining and nightlife of any ski town. Aspen has well over 100 restaurants and bars with cuisine from around the world. Restaurants range from local favorite breakfast spots and casual pizza places, to elegant continental cuisine, award winning fine dining, and trendy sushi bars. Make sure to secure reservations in advance, because the best restaurants fill up quickly. nightlife 100 restaurantsbarscuisine local favoritebreakfastcasualpizzacontinentalfine diningsushi barsbest restaurants We welcome you to the Aspen Dining Guide and the Snowmass Dining Guide. Also be sure to check out our Aspen Bar and Nightlife Guide to find the best places to grab a drink or dance in Aspen. Enjoy!Aspen Bar and Nightlife Guide Cuisine Types » American » Barbeque » Deli / Cafe » French » Italian » Mexican » Pizza » Steak & Seafood » Sushi » All Cuisine TypesAmericanBarbequeDeli / Cafe FrenchItalianMexicanPizzaSteak & SeafoodSushiAll Cuisine Types Places to get pizza: Atlas Pizza 19105 Hwy 82, El Jebel Boogie's Diner 534 E Cooper, Aspen Poggio Ristorante 57 Elbert Ln, Snowmass Village Little Annie's Eating House 517 E Hyman Ave, Aspen Toppers Aspen 211A Puppy Smith St, Aspen Wild Fig, The 316 E Hyman Ave, Aspen

7. My Websites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspen,_Colorado http://www.aspenchamber.org/what-to-do/arts-and-culture/ http://www.aspenchamber.org/what-to- do/recreation/gondola http://www.aspenchamber.org/what-to- do/recreation/gondola http://restauranteur.com/co/aspenarea/