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Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion
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Aspen
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Aspen is a town where the mountains are steep, the parties are legendary, and the truth is often stranger than fiction. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the rebellious spirit and untold stories behind Aspen’s glittering facade, from counterculture movements to celebrity hideaways.
This 60-minute tour starts at the historic Old Armory, once Aspen’s City Hall. You’ll explore the former headquarters of Hunter S. Thompson’s outrageous campaign for sheriff, where the father of gonzo journalism hoped to disarm police and rename Aspen “Fat City” to deter investors. You’ll weave downtown, past designer boutiques housed in Victorian-era buildings, and along peaceful trails with natu...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Aspen Special Events
This tour starts at Start: The Old Armory at 130 South Galena Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
John Denver Sanctuary
The tour ends at the John Denver Sanctuary.
Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion
(1) Reviews
Aspen
About
Aspen is a town where the mountains are steep, the parties are legendary, and the truth is often stranger than fiction. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the rebellious spirit and untold stories behind Aspen’s glittering facade, from counterculture movements to celebrity hideaways.
This 60-minute tour starts at the historic Old Armory, once Aspen’s City Hall. You’ll explore the former headquarters of Hunter S. Thompson’s outrageous campaign for sheriff, where the father of gonzo journalism hoped to disarm police and rename Aspen “Fat City” to deter investors. You’ll weave downtown, past designer boutiques housed in Victorian-era buildings, and along peaceful trails with natu...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Aspen Special Events
This tour starts at Start: The Old Armory at 130 South Galena Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
You’ll pass by the Aspen Art Museum, known for its contemporary art exhibitions and striking architecture, but please note that admission to the museum is not included in this tour.
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The Little Nell Wine Cellar
You’ll pass by The Little Nell, a renowned luxury hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Silver Queen Gondola
You’ll pass by the Silver Queen Gondola, offering scenic rides to the top of Aspen Mountain, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Aspen Fine Art Gallery
You’ll pass by the Christopher Martin Gallery, known for its contemporary reverse glass paintings, but please note that admission to the gallery is not included in this tour.
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Paepcke Park
You’ll pass by Paepcke Park, a peaceful green space with mountain views and public art, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Ron Krajian Bridge
You’ll cross the Ron Krajian Bridge, offering scenic views of the surrounding mountains and Roaring Fork River, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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The John Denver Sanctuary
You’ll pass by the John Denver Sanctuary, a serene park dedicated to the life and music of John Denver, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
