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A car is not needed if flying into Aspen and staying in downtown Aspen. Great public transportation, RFTA, operates buses from, the airport into town and around town allows most visitors to be car free. There is also an on demand free transit service Aspen Downtowner that can whisk - [Gift Cards](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/gift-cards/) - Share your love of Aspen by gifting an Aspen experience to friends and family with a gift card for Dean's Aspen Tours. Gift cards are good for all tours and are redeemable for up to a year after purchase. Purchase Dean's Aspen Tours Gift Cards Here - [Modern American Architecture](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/modern-american-architecture/) - You can still find examples of Wrightian Architecture throughout the Architecture of Aspen, Colorado. - [What to do in Aspen in Winter?](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/what-to-do-in-aspen-in-winter/) - The most obvious answer of what to do in Aspen in the winter is to ski but for those winter visitors that do not ski or just need a day off from the slopes there are plenty of other options. Top things to do in Aspen during the winter #1 Take a Tour. Dean's Aspen - [The Red Onion](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/the-red-onion/) - Aspen's icon local favorite watering hole the Red Onion dates back to the last years of the silver boom glory. Built in 1892 by Thomas Latta who names it the New Red Brick Saloon as it's an upgrade for the original Red Brick Saloon. It gets renamed the Red Onion during the late 1940's as - [The Ute Cemetery](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/the-ute-cemetery/) - First known as Burial Hill then later Evergreen Cemetery and now as Ute Cemetery this forgotten spot is testament to the live of Aspen's first pioneers. - [Doubtful Aspen Ghosts](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/doubtful-aspen-ghosts/) - During my research and discovery of haunted spaces in Aspen, Colorado it's inevitable that some stories are just a little hard for me to believe. There are a number of factors that I weigh in consideration of what is truthful and some of these seem to be more built lore than anything else but I - [Highlights of Aspen Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/glimpse-of-aspen-tour/) - This tour is a great snapshot of this mountain town. - [Most Haunted Places in Aspen, Colorado](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/most-haunted-places-in-aspen-colorado/) - Since 2007 I've acitively been correlating all of the ghost stories and haunted places in Aspen, Colorado. While I reserve many of the best of these stories for guests on Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour, I will shed some light here of the most haunted places I've discovered in Aspen, Colorado. The Hotel Jerome tops the - [The Hotel Jerome](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/the-hotel-jerome/) - Aspen's Hotel Jerome is an iconic brick landmark in downtown Aspen, Colorado. Nestled right on Main St. it is hard to miss and is a great waypoint for navigating through town as often directions can be as simple as towards Aspen Mountian or toward the Jerome. Built in 1889 by Macy's Department Store Co-owner & - [Driving to Aspen](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/driving-to-aspen/) - Driving to Aspen, Colorado is a great way to view the Rocky Mountains as well as acclimatize to the altitude. Driving from Denver you'll take I-70 west, which can be taken to Glenwood Springs and then HWY 82 East to Aspen. In the late spring, summer & early fall you can also come through Leadville/Twin - [Eco-Travel](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/eco-travel/) - Many tour options exist in Aspen and Snowmass that highlight the nature surrounding the area unfortunatly many of these tours rely upon vehicular transport, thus potentially negatively impacting the pristine areas they are meant to showcase. While it is understandable that some visitors can only view the areas they desire through such means of - [Ghosts of Aspen Haunt Me](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/ghosts-of-aspen-continue-to-haunt-me/) - I found the love of discovering the stories behind the ghosts of Aspen, Colorado and sharing them on my tours years ago and that love still keeps me digging for more. As many return guests find, I am able to breath new life into classic stories as well as deliver new stories in the making. - [Hunter Creek Valley](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/hunter-creek-valley/) - The Hunter Creek Valley sits opposite of Aspen Mountain between Red Mountain and Smuggler Mountain. This valley is a hanging valley, formed by a smaller glacier running into a larger glacier. It is one of my favorite things to do in Aspen. Easy for the visitor to access by either taking the Hunter Creek bus - [Adventures in History](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/adventures-in-history/) - Discovering History is what we love to do. Follow our adventures connecting the dots of Aspen History here. - [Aspen's Dark Side Ghost Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspens-dark-side-ghost-tour/) - Tour through Aspen's darker past on this evening tour. - [Aspen's Past to Present Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspens-past-to-present-tour/) - The classic historical walking tour of downtown Aspen. - [Aspen Private Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspen-private-tours/) - Customized Aspen Private Tours ## Pages - [Home old page](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/) - Original crafted tours of Aspen, Colorado range from historic walking tours, ghost tours, scenic nature walks, light hiking tours, biking tours & private tours. - [Tour Calendar](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tour-calendar/) - Click Here to Print Tour Info Fall 2026 Tours regularly scheduled below, check calendar to view additional times. Cemetery Tour 4 p.m. Saturdays • 60 min. Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays • 60 min. Aspen's Past to Present Historic Tour 10 a.m. Mondays & Thursdays • 90 - [Cemetery Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/limited-edition-tours/) - Take a walk through Aspen's first burial ground, the Ute cemetery, on this unique walking tour. - [Aspen Hiking Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/aspen-hiking-tours/) - Hiking Tours and Active Walks are offered May-October Embark on a blend of invigorating walks and hikes through Aspen, beginning from the town center and venturing along well-trodden trails, uncovering snippets of history, nature, and culture en route. The walks featured here span longer distances than traditional walking tours, resembling light hikes with gentle terrain - [Aspen Biking Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/aspen-biking-tours/) - One of the greatest ways to experience Aspen is on a bicycle. A guided bike tour helps visitors orientate themselves around Aspen via bicycle paths and bike friendly streets. Dean's Aspen Bike Tours are designed as to be scenic and informative. Terrain encountered would not be considered challenging to most cyclists. This is a guided - [Private Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/groups/) - Private group tours are offered by Aspen Walking Tours LLC. Add a little fun and education to your special event in Aspen, Colorado. - [Walking Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/walking-tours/) - A variety of unique walking tours of Aspen, Colorado. Aspen's Past to Present Tour The classic history tour of downtown Aspen. View more info Off the Beaten Path Tour Scenery includes Victorian neighborhoods, nature paths, and river views. (May-Nov.) View more info Highlights of Aspen Tours Scenery includes historic & modern architecture, mountain views and - [DarkSide Ghost Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/darkside-tour/) - Take a walk through Aspen's tarnished past filled with ghost story, murder and mayhem. You'll be surprised what lurks behind the curtains. - [Tour Tickets](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/products/) - [Meeting Spot](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/where/) - Aspen Walking Tours meet near the historic Wheeler Opera House in the center of downtown Aspen - [Contact](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/contact/) - Book a guided tour directly or inquire about alternative options. Ask us any question about your upcoming holiday in Aspen, Colorado. - [Aspen Winter Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspen-winter-tours/) - Tours are offered year round and winter tours offer a great opportunity to explore Aspen, Colorado. The day walking tours are a great option for those visiting that aren't skiers or for a good day off from the ski slope. The night tours are alway fun, just bundle up. Aspen's Past to Present History Tour - [WAIVER NOTICE](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/waiver-notice/) - WAIVER NOTICE Waiver and Release, Assumption of Risk, Consent to Medical Attention, and Grant of Rights By participating in the tour (“Tour”) offered by Aspen Walking Tours L.L.C. (the “Company”), I, and if I am under 18 years old, my parent or legal guardian, acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following Waiver and - [Scenic Aspen Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/scenic-tours/) - These Aspen Tours tap into some great scenery around town. Off the Beaten Path Tour Scenery includes Victorian neighborhoods, nature paths, and river views. Highlights of Aspen Tour Scenery includes historic & modern architecture, mountain views and streetscapes. Aspen Bike Cruise Casual hour long bike ride through Aspen neighborhoods. Leisure Hike - East Aspen Hunter - [About](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/) - Aspen Walking Tours is dedicated to providing unique and memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike. - [Aspen Tasting Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/aspen-tasting-tour/) - Food tours currently only offered for private groups. An inside look at some of Aspen's most unique eateries. Aspen Tasting Tour Tour visits varied Aspen restaurants sampling small plates & paired cocktails that showcase the restaurant and it's cuisine. $300/person, 4 person minimum Aspen Après Cocktail Tour Tour visits varied Aspen bars sampling crafted cocktails. $200/person, - [All Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/) - Walking Tours, Ghost Tours, Scenic Tours, Biking Tours, Hiking Tours & Private Tours in Aspen, Colorado. Get to know Aspen with a professional local guide. - [Highlights of Aspen](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/highlights-of-aspen/) - The Highlights of Aspen tour is a fun orientation and provides the perfect snapshot of this great mountain town. This hour long walk highlights Aspen’s culture found around the downtown core district. This is a great activity for the first time visitor to get their bearings and help acclimate to Aspen’s altitude and spirit. - [Past to Present Historic Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/home/) - Join a professional local guide on an entertaining stroll through historic downtown Aspen. A classic walking tour. - [Off the Beaten Path Scenic Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/tour-off-the-beaten-path/) - The Off the Beaten Path Scenic Tour brings guests through lesser visited areas around Aspen that capture it's Victorian charm and natural beauty. Stroll through the streets of the Victorian neighborhood of the West End highlighting Aspen's history and walk along the Roaring Fork River & the Rio Grande Trail connecting with nature. This tour - [FAQ](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/faq/) - Questions & Answers about Aspen Tours. Do you need reservations? Do tours operate in all weather conditions? What ages? Should I tip the guide? - [Aspen Highlights Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/aspen-highlights-tour/) - The Highlights of Aspen Tour is a fun Aspen orientation and is perfect for the first time visitor or those looking for a light entertaining activity. The hour long walk through the downtown city core provides the perfect snapshot of Aspen's history, culture, dining & shopping areas. The tour is a glimpse into what life - [Reviews](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/reviews/) - Read reviews & testimonials from past guests of Dean's Aspen Tours in Aspen, Colorado. 5 star ratings from past guests really make us shine. - [Aspen Historical Tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspen-historical-tours/) - Aspen's Past to Present Historic Tour This classic Historical Walking Tour tells Aspen’s history from humble mining camp to world famous resort. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Aspen through stories of Aspen history, characters, buildings, and culture during a casual 12 block stroll through historic downtown. View more info... Highlights - [Haunted Aspen: Ghosts at the Hotel Jerome?](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/haunted-aspen-ghosts-at-the-hotel-jerome/) - Have you ever stayed at a haunted hotel before? After a night at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, I can consider myself in that number. I moved into the Hotel Jerome – Aspen’s most historic hotel, dating back more than 120 years – after two nights at the Aspen St. Regis, where I stayed courtesy of PRSA Travel - [Guest Reviews](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/guest-reviews/) - View more reviews here - [Tours by Request](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tours/tours-by-request/) - Aspen tours by request. Scheduled with guide on alternative dates themed tours of Aspen, Colorado. - [Aspen Tasting Tour Waiver](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/2764-2/) - Liability Waiver Aspen Walking Tours LLC RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY I, (the "Participant") by being permitted to participate in the tour (the “Tour”), and for other valuable consideration, including the bargained for enjoyment and excitement of the proposed Tour, understands the nature of the Tour and warrants that he/she is sufficiently healthy to participate - [Aspen Tasting Tour Guest Questionnaire](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspen-tasting-tour-guest-questionnaire/) - [Digging up Aspen's past: Walk with the Dead tours](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/digging-up-aspens-past-walk-with-the-dead-tours/) - — The tour is called Walk with the Dead, it takes place in an old cemetery in a dark corner of town, and it's timed for Halloween week. But don't expect Dean Weiler, who leads the walk, to appear ghost-like from the bushes to give his audience a mighty scare. To clarify: the Walk with the Dead does - [Bringing Aspen's history to life](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/bringing-aspens-history-to-life/) - ASPEN - One recent evening at the Holden-Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum, Dean Weiler took to the podium and launched into a 10-minute speech on the glories of Aspen and its minerals that would have done B. Clark Wheeler proud. Who's B. Clark Wheeler, you ask? If so, that's half the desired effect of Weiler - [Walking with the Dead](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/walking-with-the-dead/) - Sometimes you don’t need make-up and fantastical tales to get your fill of freaky Halloween chills. In Aspen, history can do the job just as well. Dean Weiler, who runs Aspen Walking Tours, has become the ambassador to the town’s underworld over the last five years — leading tourists and locals alike on haunting walks - [The Unknown Side of Aspen, Colorado](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/the-unknown-side-of-aspen-colorado/) - Behind the well known glitz, glam, aprés skiing, hot cocoa sipping, white water rafting Aspen, Colorado is a small town like any other. Every small town has a ghost story, and Aspen is no exception. I walked amongst the dark side of Aspen with Dean’s Original Aspen Walking Tours to investigate further into the history - [Macabre Mountain Tales Abound On 'Aspen's Dark Side' Tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/macabre-mountain-tales-abound/) - Macabre Mountain Tales Abound On 'Aspen's Dark Side' Tour It’s a dark October night in Aspen, and there’s a chill in the air. That’s not unusual for late fall in the Rockies. But tonight, there’s even more reason to feel a shiver. We’re on a journey through decades of macabre mountain tales with a tour - [Media](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/in-the-media/) - Dean's Aspen Tours in the Media Walk on the Storied Side "Sometimes, we take Aspen for granted, and other times it’s easier to let its history go, too...." read article -Aspen Daily News Aspen After Dark "Ghosts abound. Screams fill the air. Blood flows across bar room floors. Amazingly, those images come to life..." read article - [Aspen’s ghosts come alive on this local’s tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspens-ghosts-come-alive-on-this-locals-tour/) - Halloween brings the spookiness out in people...those who are among the living, anyway. But there does exist a local who brings to life some of the more spine-tingling stories of the dead, and his name is Dean Weiler. He's a pretty unassuming guy. Normal weight. He is the man behind Aspen Walking Tours. When Halloween - [Aspen After Dark — the tour](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/aspen-after-dark-the-tour/) - Ghosts abound. Screams fill the air. Blood flows across bar room floors. Amazingly, those images come to life each Wednesday and Friday night right here in Aspen on the “Aspen's DarkSide” walking tour, hosted by the gregarious and historically enamored Dean Weiler. I took the tour this past Wednesday evening and spent a great hour - [Ghostly Aspen: City full of spooky tales, old and new](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/ghostly-aspen-city-full-of-spooky-tales-old-and-new/) - Believe the stories, or don’t believe them, but there are ample tales of ghosts that haunt some of Aspen’s buildings, playing tricks on unsuspecting workers and others or simply appearing and disappearing. Perhaps the most widespread stories involve the 123-year-old Hotel Jerome. Allegedly, in 1936, a 10-year-old boy belonging to a family staying in Room - [Chills and Thrills in Haunted Aspen](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/chills-and-thrills-in-haunted-aspen/) - Are there actually spooky places and unexplained occurrences in the Roaring Fork Valley? For many people, the answer is a spirited “yes.” It’s not as though anyone claims that the Roaring Fork Valley is a ski-resort version of The Amityville Horror or The Shining. Still, the area has a past colorful enough that it includes - [Where Aspen's History Lies](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/where-aspens-history-lies/) - Ute Cemetery "Walking the Dead" tour 5:30 sharp, our guide is summoned by bell. He staggers out of the woodwork in his vest and undertaker's coat, alternately coughing and taking swigs from his flask. I let out a sigh of relief upon seeing his Doc Holiday demeanor, somehow knowing that neither the several children present - [Walk on the 
Storied Side](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/walk-on-the-
storied-side/) - Sometimes, we take Aspen for granted, and other times it’s easier to let its history go, too. We’ve all heard stories about our town, and even interesting, lesser-known tidbits along the way. The general premise goes that the upper valley was settled by the Ute Indians, boomed with silver mining, and was eventually developed for - [Media older page](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/media/) - In the Media Aspen Daily News Walk on the Storied Side Walk on the Storied Side (PDF) The Aspen Times Aspen after Dark Aspen after Dark (PDF) On Aspen Public Radio Listen Now! Travel Journalist, Chris around the World or (Read PDF) Where Aspen's History Lies on Aspen.com or (Read PDF) - [our travel blog](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/about/our-adventures/) - History is as much as a discovery for us as it is for anyone and it's fun. Follow some of our own adventures throughout Colorado and beyond.. - [Things to do in Aspen, Colorado](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/things-to-do-in-aspen-colorado/) - Discover Aspen. The best things to do in Aspen are many... ## Lasso Lite - [Print Schedule](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/go/print-schedule/) - [AWT QR](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/go/awt-qr/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Aspen](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/aspen/) - [Colorado](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/colorado/) - [Architecture](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/architecture/) - [Featured Box](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/featured-box/) - [Featured Box 2](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/featured-box-2/) - [Blog](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/blog/) - [Things to do in Aspen](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/category/things-to-do-in-aspen/) ## Tags - [Hike](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/hike/) - [Hunter Creek](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/hunter-creek/) - [History](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/history/) - [recommendation](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/recommendation/) - [Winter](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/winter/) - [Things to do in Aspen](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/things-to-do-in-aspen/) - [Maroon Bells](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/maroon-bells/) - [Aspen Art Museum](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/aspen-art-museum/) - [shopping](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/shopping/) - [Travel](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/travel/) - [Highway 82](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/highway-82/) - [Independence Pass](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/independence-pass/) - [The Hotel Jerome](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/the-hotel-jerome/) - [The Red Onion](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/the-red-onion/) - [Hauntings](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/hauntings/) - [Ghosts](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/ghosts/) - [Spirits](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/spirits/) - [Cemetery](https://www.aspenwalkingtours.com/tag/cemetery/)