Aspen's Off the Beaten Path Tour

4.9 (28 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min Aspen area

Aspen's Off the Beaten Path Tour
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Aspen Views
Aspen's Red Brick Center for the Arts
Aspen's West End Victorian

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About this activity

Summer Season Only (May - October)

This tour is a walk through Aspen's Victorian neighborhood of the West End and along the nature paths connecting to the Roaring Fork River. Aspen's story is unraveled through the stories behind victorian and modern architecture and Aspen's connections to it's natural surroundings.

Distance traveled is about 1.5 miles with some minor elevation changes. While a majority of the walk is along paved surfaces there are some uneven natural paths. Participants should have a moderate physical fitness level.

Itinerary

  1. Dean's Aspen Tours · pass by

    Tour meets and leaves.

  2. Wheeler Opera House · pass by

    The Wheeler Opera House is a touchstone throughout Aspen's timeline from the peak of the silver boom to today

  3. Red Brick Center for the Arts · 10 min

    Rotating exhibits of work by local Aspen artists.

  4. The John Denver Sanctuary · pass by

    Scenic riverside trails and park network.

  5. Pitkin County Library · pass by

    Park space and mountain views.

  6. Rio Grande Trail · pass by

    Discover the connectivity, history and modern significance of the Rio Grande Trail.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.

End point: Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Summer Only (May thru October)
  • This tour is a 1.5 mile walk with some elevation changes. Participants should be able to walk long distances regularly.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Aspen (Viator lists this tour under Aspen; it has no meeting-point coordinates).