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Aspen Nightlife – Country & Western Dancing

Believe it or not, there is only one place in  Aspen where you can scoot a boot across the  dance floor to the sounds of George Strait, and  other Country & Western favorites – Shooter’s  Salon. Shooter’s Salon is located on South  Galena Street, and they are open from 6:30pm  to 2am every day, and again, this club has the  distinction of being the only Country & Western  club in the whole town of Aspen, Colorado. Here, cowboy hats, creased jeans, and boots  are the expected attire. During the week, the  music is provided by a DJ, and on weekends  live bands provide the tunes. If you don’t know  how to do the Texas Two-Step, you can learn  how on any Thursday night which is when  Shooter’s offers free Country dance lessons.  Good beer, good music, great dancing, friendly  games of pool or darts – Shooter’s is a place  where all cowboy’s and cowgirl’s will feel right  at home. If you want to let your hair down,  without having to worry about breaking any of the rules set by ‘pol

Aspen Nightlife – Club Chelsea

 The Club Chelsea is a fashionable club that is  a traditional part of the Aspen nightlife social  scene. Featuring a piano bar, a dining area, a  dance floor, and a private smoking room, this  is high-toned entertainment at its very best.  The Club Chelsea bar offers single malts,  cognacs, martinis, and ports, and in the  smoking room, you will find Havana and A.  Fuente cigars. The club is open from 8pm to  2am daily, and is located on East Hyman  Avenue. A light menu is offered, featuring  gourmet dishes such as pastas, tenderloins, and tamales. Everything about Club Chelsea  screams elegance.  The chances are good that you will not run into  the college crowd here. The majority of the  patrons seem to be older – starting with the 30  and 40 year old crowds, with some seniors  thrown in for good measure. This is elegant  ‘grown up’ entertainment, where you won’t find  a lot of noise or people who have had too much  to drink.  So, if you are past the college drinking contests  and w

Aspen Nightlife – Aspen Recreation Center

While the Aspen Recreation Center closes just  before 9pm, there is quite a bit of enjoyment to be  had here after a day on the slopes. If you get there  right after leaving the slopes, and eat a late dinner  – after the center closes – you will have plenty of  time to enjoy what the ARC has to offer. The climbing walls at the center are the biggest  attraction. The ARC features approximately 3100 feet  of climbing walls for your enjoyment. There is also a  3-D climbing tower with more than 25 routes and four  auto belays.  Another nice feature at the Aspen Recreation Center  is the pool area. The James E. Moore Pool area  features two pools. One pool is 25 yards in length  and features six lanes, while the other pool is for  recreation and has a two story slide, a lazy river, and  spray features. You will also find a dry sauna, a steam  room, and hot tubs in the pool area. The Lewis Ice Arena is also located at the Aspen  Recreation Center. Completed in the Spring of 2003,  the arena

Aspen Nightlife and the Altitude

There is more to do in Aspen than ski! The  Aspen nightlife is like nothing you will  experience elsewhere. The warmth and  camaraderie of all of the skiers, from all of the  different lodges is quite special, and remarkable.  You will have a good time in Aspen, no matter  what you choose to do, but there is one thing  that you should be very aware of before you  start your party – the altitude. Aspen sits about 8000 feet above sea level.  Unless you live in a high altitude area, you will  need to adjust to this altitude. You may find  yourself feeling dizzy or light headed, and you  may even find it a bit difficult to breath. Altitude  Sickness is a serious problem, and if your  symptoms become extreme, you should seek  medical attention. If you will be drinking, you need to know that the  altitude will have a large impact on the way your  body handles the alcohol. Many people who are  not used to such a high altitude find that they  become drunker on much less alcohol, in a very  sho

Aspen Nightlife

Finding things to do in Aspen, Colorado during the  day isn’t difficult – get out on the slopes and ski or  enjoy one of the other winter sports that you love.  At night, however, Aspen really comes to life with  Aspen nightlife! No matter how old or young you are,  there is something to do in Aspen twenty-four hours  a day, seven days a week. Music and dancing are the biggest Aspen nightlife  attractions, but there is more to do than just that –  so if you aren’t quite old enough to get into the  various bars and clubs in the area, don’t think that  you will be bored at night – you won’t be! Start by  finding out what activities are planned for the  evening at your lodge or hotel. Most lodges and  hotels have events planned throughout the season  – and this is a good place to start finding things to  do after the slopes have closed for the day. Shopping in Aspen is another highlight. There are  many galleries and specialty shops that you won’t  find in your own hometown. Take advantag