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Aspen offers hiking around the Maroon Bells, which is the most photographed peaks in North America are the perfect Rocky Mountain backdrop for a hike, picnic, or overnight excursion. Discovering downtown shops near the Dancing Fountain where both children and adults delight in the dancing waters of the Hyman Avenue Fountain. Taking a ride up the Silver Queen Gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain for spectacular views, delicious food, free classical and bluegrass music (weekends only), kids' activities, disc golf and miles of trails to hike and bike. Then taking a drive up Independence Pass, east of Aspen, along the winding, two-lane Highway 82. Favorite stops include the Grottos ice caves, the Devil's Punchbowl, Independence Ghost Town, hiking trails and the continental divide at the top of the pass. You can bike or walk on the Rio Grande Trail. Rio Grande is Aspen's can't miss trail for visitors looking to enjoy their surroundings. The "Rio" follows the Roaring Fork River all the way to Glenwood Springs. The ride or walk possibilities are endless. If you can't make it the whole way, stop at the Woody Creek Tavern to refuel for your walk/ride back into town! When hiking the Hunter Creek Loop: at the northern end of Aspen, a favorite trail amongst locals looking for a quick nature fix. The trail winds along a mellow creek, through dense aspen groves and meadows with blooming wildflowers, go as far as you want or complete the loop by coming down the Smuggler Mountain Road.
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