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Aspen Landmarks and Aspen Monuments
(Aspen, Colorado - CO, USA)



Before Aspen became a magnet for rich and famous skiers, Aspen was once a booming mining town, with many important landmarks and monuments remaining. Aspen's interesting history gives it an added dimension compared to other resorts and the town is dominated by Victorian-era buildings and various other significant monuments.

Here are some of the main landmarks and monuments in the Aspen area of Colorado.

Aspen Landmarks and Monuments: Silver Queen Gondola - Durant Street and South Hunter Street, Aspen, Colorado (CO), USA
A favorite attraction during both the summer and winter, the Silver Queen Gondola whisks visitors from the heart of Aspen up to the 11,200 foot / 3,415 meters summit of Aspen Mountain, from where you can take in breathtaking views of the valley below and the spectacular Elk Mountains, explore various hiking trails and have a meal at the Sundeck.
Aspen landmark open: daily
Aspen landmark admission: charge




Aspen Landmarks and Monuments: Maroon Bells - Aspen, Colorado (CO), USA
Aspen's Maroon Bells is one of the most iconic and photographed natural landmarks in Colorado. Sedimentary layers of rock slowly shaped by glaciers have helped to form these distinct angular peaks that tower over Maroon Lake below.
Aspen landmark open: daily
Aspen landmark admission: free

Aspen Landmarks and Monuments: Wheeler Opera House - 320 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, Colorado (CO), USA
Tel: +1 970 920 5770
Wheeler Opera House was built in 1889 and has recently undergone restoration to make it one of the most attractive landmarks in Aspen. The building is beautifully designed interior hosts various theater, concert and dance performances throughout the year.
Aspen landmark open: hours vary
Aspen landmark admission: charge

Aspen Landmarks and Monuments: Aspen Fountain - Mill Street and Hyman Avenue, Aspen, Colorado (CO), USA
A focal point for people watching and a popular spot for live music performances at night, Aspen Fountain is popular during the summer when it shoots jets of water up randomly, soaking anyone in its way.
Aspen landmark open: daily
Aspen landmark admission: free

Aspen Landmarks and Monuments: Ute Cemetery - Ute Avenue, Aspen, Colorado (CO), USA
Aspen's Ute Cemetery recently underwent extensive restoration and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Gravestones of families who have long moved on from the Roaring Fork Valley area after the end of the silver boom date back to the 19th century and the cemetery now serves as a reminder of the town's tumultuous history.
Aspen landmark open: daily
Aspen landmark admission: free

 
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