Stay close to hiking trails at hotels in picturesque mountain towns like Estes Park ... and restaurants. Aspen, Colorado, is renowned for its unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities ...

Skiers say they appreciate the variety of trails, from groomed blues to powdery black diamonds to expert-only double black diamonds. Aspen Mountain sits about 3 miles south of town. Ski lifts open ...

The J-Bar at Hotel Jerome in Aspen, an iconic spot to have a cocktail while visiting this posh ... [+] Colorado vacation ... s plenty of ways to enjoy the hiking trails and open spaces for free ...