Aspen, Colorado is the playground of the rich. Celebrities, millionaires, and oil barons own million dollar homes here. And these are just their vacation homes! But guess what? Regular people can vacation in Aspen Colorado and stay here for a lot less money than you would think. You don't have to be a pampered millionaire to vacation in Aspen.
Stay away from the ritzy places like the Ritz Carlton or the St. Regis hotel that cost mega bucks to stay at. When looking for a place to stay in the Aspen, and Snowmass regions, plan on staying at a vacation home that doesn't cater to the wealthy. Stick to the non-celebrity rentals that are within relative walking distance to all the major activities. Start looking now for a vacation rental though. Aspen is a hopping area every season of the year. By the way, bring your camera! You might see some big name celebs here like Heidi Klum, or Bruce Willis.
Staying at a rental home or a condo in Aspen will afford you all the luxuries of home. Only you won't be at home you will be on vacation having a great time! A vacation rental has mega room to stretch out and take it easy without worrying about noisy neighbors. Your entire family can stay at one vacation home. You can't squeeze that many people into an expensive hotel room. There's a kitchen for cooking meals making your vacation more affordable. (Call ahead and ask the homeowner or rental manager to take care of any special considerations such as area directions, or certain movies and DVDs.)
Staying in beautiful Snowmass, you will be so close to all the action that all you have to do is walk out your front door to be in the center of activity. You can even stay a little farther out in Aspen Mountains, but still be within a few minutes drive, or a short walk to having the time of your life. Aspen is well known for its incredible skiing and in the summer and fall there's so much to do, you will have a hard time fitting it all in. Try hiking the Rio Grande, or mountain biking from Aspen to Basalt. Perhaps you'd rather relax in the Hot Springs of Glenwood Springs.
Both Aspen and Snowmass have every kind of restaurant known to a vacationer ranging from casual, to bar restaurants, to more dressy and expensive. Snowmass Village has a lot of quaint stores to shop till you drop. There are a lot of places to dance the night away also. There are tons of nightclubs, and bars all within easy reach of your vacation home. The entire area is absolutely breathtaking and you may even see wild horses, and wild buffalo running free.
Book your vacation rental now to get a great location next to all the action. Stay in Aspen Mountains and get a home that has a great view of all the natural beauty of the Aspen area. Stay in Snowmass and be in the center of activity. Remember to bring your camera, because Aspen is not only the skiing capital of the world, but it is also a celebrity Mecca.
This guide to Aspen was brought to you by Kate Johns.