Aspen Art Museum offers fun, creative art camps—inspired by contemporary artworks—for children ages 5 and up in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, photography, and creative writing.

Summer: Visit the Hallam Lake Nature Preserve, a wild place in the heart of Aspen, featuring an Environmental Learning Center, resident birds of prey, an indoor trout stream, self-guided trail, bird watching, and a naturalist on-site to answer questions. ACES offers programs for children, adults, and families through its Naturalist Field School, as well as free naturalist-guided walks on Aspen Mountain, at the Maroon Bells and in Snowmass. Open Monday–Saturday, 9am-5pm. Check out the calendar on this site for a listing of classes going on while you are in town. They also offer several evening programs for the whole family. Also, check out Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt for its organic garden and farm animals!
Winter: Stop, look, listen to the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains while skiing or snowshoeing with a naturalist from ACES. Daily snowshoe walks leave from the top of Aspen and Snowmass Mountains and from the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center. Free downhill skiing tours are offered at Snowmass. Snowshoe walks and bird watching can be enjoyed at the center. Evening programs include the Potbelly Perspective Lecture Series and Naturalist Nights. Open daily, ACES is located on the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in the heart of Aspen.

Children and families are encouraged to join Victorian Homes and HISTORY COACH tours and enjoy the Aspen Historical Society's two museums, especially during Christmas and Easter when they have special holiday events. Call (970) 925-3721, ext. 107 or visit www.aspenhistory.org for more information.

The Pitkin County Library is open 7 days a week, Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-6 pm and Sunday Noon-6pm. Programs include storyhours for preschoolers and toddlers and other children’s activities. For more information, call (970) 429-1900 or visit www.pitcolib.org

The 113-acre Rock Bottom Ranch is located just outside of Basalt, along the banks of the Roaring Fork River. RBR serves as the mid-valley center for ACES? environmental education programs as well as a sustainable farm complete with community gardens and a variety of farm animals.?? Stop by this winter and see how all the farm animals live in the wintery world of the barnyard. ?Programs are available for adults and children. ?Winter Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt fosters creative expression in the visual arts for all ages and abilities. The Wyly offers classes for children and adults, mentor and intern programs, teaching and volunteer opportunities, community collaborations, outreach programs and special events. Artists and educators present free slide presentations through the Wyly Art Talk Series. Professional, volunteer and student artists sell their work at the Annual Wyly Wares holiday bazaar each December and year-round at the Wyly in Basalt. Wyly Community Art Center is a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For a full schedule of classes and events visit www.wylyarts.org. or call (970) 927-4123.

Aspen’s #1 Family Restaurant where kids can make their own pizzas. Pronounced (Broon∙a∙let’s∙ski). Aspen’s Italian Pizzeria. Serving contemporary and traditional Italian cuisine: fresh salads, hearty paninis, tender chicken picatta, enormous meat lasagna, spaghetti with meat balls, and their signature thin crust pizzas. A perfect environment for any occasion and a great local’s bar that is always rockin. Lunch and Dinner.

Balloon the Rockies! with the area's only locally owned and operated ballooning company. Spectacular sunrise views of the Rocky Mountains and wildlife. A wonderful family adventure. Kids love to participate and watch the balloon inflate.

Summer: Learn to fish on beaver ponds – lessons available. The ghost town of Ashcroft has a resident ghost to help explore the Old West. Take a guided hike on nature trails and enjoy a kid-friendly meal at the Pine Creek Cookhouse. Rustic wagon rides by advance reservation.
Winter: Ashcroft is the premiere cross-country area in the nation with miles of groomed trails. The towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Elk Mountains surround this pristine valley. Spectacular ski terrain offers something for the whole family. Snowshoe, ski, or sleigh to the newly renovated Pine Creek Cookhouse for lunch or dinner. Reservations required, phone (970) 925-1044. Phone the King Cabin for information on rentals and lessons, (970) 925-1971.

Summer: Naturalist Field School courses are offered throughout the summer for children of all ages. Or, take a free naturalist-guided walk at any of four locations: Aspen Mountain, Maroon Bells, Snowmass or Ashcroft. Naturalists share tips on wildflowers, tracking animals, observing birds and understanding the subalpine community. No reservations necessary for these free hikes that the whole family can enjoy! ACES also offers daily, weekly and evening programs for children, adults and families; see the calendar listings on this website or call them today.
Winter: Stop, look, listen to the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains while skiing or snowshoeing with a naturalist from ACES. Daily snowshoe walks leave from the top of Aspen and Snowmass Mountains and from the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center. Free downhill skiing tours are offered at Snowmass. Snowshoe walks and bird watching can be enjoyed at the center. Evening programs include the Potbelly Perspective Lecture Series and Naturalist Nights. Open daily, ACES is located on the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in the heart of Aspen.

On the tracks of the free Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail system, the Aspen Cross Country Center offers a full range of ski school programs, guided cross-country ski and snowshoe tours, retail shop, rentals and a comfortable indoor meeting place. Located in the Pro Shop at the Aspen Golf Course. The ski school offers beginner to expert instruction in both classic and skate skiing. For group reservations, please contact Paul at Ute Mountaineer, (970) 925-2849.

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100% Pure Family Fun! The Aspen Recreation Center features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32-ft. climbing tower and cardio & weight rooms. The Aspen Recreation Center is a beautifully constructed facility with numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road. Please call (970) 544-4100 or visit them online at www.aspenrecreation.com for more information. Join the FUN!

Summer: Summer classes and programs include soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics, day camps and much more! Enjoy fitness and wellness classes in aerobics, Pilates, Tae-Bo, yoga and more at the Red Brick Gym. Youth rock climbing classes are available on our 3,200-sq.ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. We also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime. Public ice-skating is offered at the Aspen Ice Garden and at the Lewis Ice Arena at the Aspen Recreation Center. The Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick) is located at 110 East Hallam Street and Aspen Street off Main Street. (970) 544-4100 ARC (Aspen Recreation Center), (970) 920-5140 Red Brick, (970) 920-4117 Lewis Ice Arena (970) 920-5141 Aspen Ice Garden
Winter: Classes and programs include soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics and Winter Holiday Day Camp! Enjoy fitness and wellness classes in aerobics, Pilates, Tae-Bo, yoga and more at the Red Brick Gym. Youth rock climbing classes are available on their 3,200-sq./ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. They also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime. Public ice-skating is offered at the Aspen Ice Garden and Lewis Ice Arena (Aspen Recreation Center). Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick) is located at 110 East Hallam Street, at Aspen Street just off Main Street. (970) 544-4100 ARC (Aspen Recreation Center), (970) 920-5140 Red Brick, (970) 920-4117 Lewis Ice Arena. (970) 920-5141 Aspen Ice Garden.

Aspen Youth Center is a non-profit drop-in youth center offering a variety of activities. Their facility includes a computer lab, games room, media/XBox game room, small gym, etc. They also have a variety of daily clubs. Open Monday - Friday from 10am-6pm for youth in grades 4 and up. Open Friday nights 6-9pm for middle and high school students.

Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs for a full day of fun. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado’s only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. Glenwood Caverns will be closed this winter from January 5 - March 6, 2009. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com. Photo by Norm Thompson

Aspen Ice Garden & Lewis Ice Arena offer a variety of skating activities including public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth & adult hockey, group and private rink rentals, birthday parties and skating shows.

On the tracks of the Snowmass Club Golf Course, the Snowmass Cross Country Center offers a full range of ski school programs, guided cross-country ski and snowshoe tours, retail shop, rentals and a comfortable indoor meeting place. Located next to the Snowmass Club in Snowmass Village.

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Winter in Snowmass is a season long, action packed adventure both on and off the slopes. From the free daily activities such as campfire sing-a-longs to the diverse 3,100 acres of massive mountain terrain, Snowmass Village boasts something for everyone. Don't miss the new Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center, Sheer Bliss lift and new nightspots and restaurants. Season highlights range from holiday extravaganzas around Christmas, Mardi Gras and St. Paddy’s Day to the Colorado Free Ride Series, one of the foremost extreme skiing competitions (February and March) to weekly Friday Big Air competitions with some of the nation’s hottest athletics. Visit snowmassvillage.com to find out more.

Aspen’s premier snowmobiling tour operator. The T-Lazy-7 Ranch offers frequent two-hour snowmobile tours to the world-famous Maroon Bells as well as popular lunch tours to the Klondike Cabin or up Independence Pass. Hot refreshments are served at the Maroon Bells and lunch tours include naturally raised beef hamburgers. The Klondike Lunch Tour leaves twice a day and takes you to a small, cozy cabin offering stunning views of 14,000-ft. Pyramid Peak. Independence Pass Lunch Tour is a scenic wonder as you wind up the western side of the Continental Divide. Hot lunch is served at a rustic log cabin. No experience necessary. Call early for reservations. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Phone (970) 925-4614. www.tlazy7.com

The Kid’s Gym, at the Aspen Club & Spa offers an enjoyable supervised environment for the children for our guests to play in. You can enjoy a SpaAspen™ treatment in absolute relaxation while your children are cared for by responsible attendants in a fun and active play gym designed especially for children. The Aspen Club & Spa offers something for the whole family. Call for details about programs running today!

Summer: Western Adventures offers rental services and tours four-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles. Go on your own or take a guided tour. Guided scenic tours are available on private land. You may go on your own to other popular destinations such as Marble, the Frying Pan, Redstone, Woody Creek or Independence Pass. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Call Western Adventures (970) 923-3337 for more information or reservations.
Winter: Offering snowmobile tours from Lenado, north of Aspen and Snowmass, to Kobey Park, one of Colorado's most scenic areas. Kolby Park has panoramic views of all four ski areas, the Maroon Bells, Pyramid, Capital, Daly and Sopris Peaks. Tours travel on miles of groomed trails and feature performance machines with hand warmers. Daily "go on your own" rentals are also available. Tours have U.S.F.S. approval.

Summer: Your summer recreation trailhead for Aspen and Snowmass. Aspen Sports rents cruisers bikes, kids’ bikes and trailers Specialized and Raleigh. One-way bike rentals between Aspen and Snowmass with no drop-off charge are offered. Aspen’s best selection of summer casual wear, camping equipment and shoes for all of your outdoor activities. Five summer locations. In Aspen- 408 East Cooper Avenue 925-6331 and in the St. Regis Hotel, 303 East Durant Avenue 925-6332 and Aspen Gondola Plaza 925-1360. In Snowmass Village-Snowmass Mall 923-6111 and Snowmass Center 923-3566.
Winter: Four locations in Aspen and two locations in Snowmass with over 3000 pairs of rental ski and snowboards. Rent and return at any location. Full service ski shop including custom boot fitting, Snowell ski/snowboard tune center, great children’s and adult ski wear from Obermeyer and Spyder at our concept shops. The North Face, Kjus, Nils, Marmot, Patagonia and many more. Group rates and multi-day rental discounts. Aspen: Gondola Plaza NEW LOCATION! Cooper Avenue Mall, St. Regis, Sky Hotel, Hyatt and The North Face Summit Shop, across from Aspen Sports. Snowmass: Snowmass Mall (slopeside), Snowmass Outlet at Snowmass Center. For group information call Adriana Lisman (970) 429-3714 or e-mail alisman@ssv.net

The Aspen and Basalt boutiques carry the most sought after women's and children's fashion forward European collections, as well as hip domestic lines. From babies to babes, they are a "must see" in Aspen shopping! Women's fresh new collections include save the queen - isabel de pedro - sonia fortuna - shirt passion - jarbot - biya - bishop. Girl's collections include miss grant - little marc jacobs - jottum - cakewalk - jean borjet - ella moss - miss me. The new teen scene features collections from ella moss - splendid - miss me - language. For Boy's enjoy kingsley - rare - monarchy and joe black. Come be amazed.