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 advantage of this. 

Most shops are open after the slopes have closed 

for the day, and many stay open late because they 

understand that you want to spend your daylight 

hours out on the slopes.

If you aren’t old enough for the club scene, take 

advantage of the teen nights that are offered by many 

of the resorts. These are safe fun nights for teens, 

which parents will approve of.  Teens also enjoy the 

offerings at many of the spas. Spas aren’t just for 

adults. Enjoy the skin treatments, massages, 

saunas, and hot tubs. Some resorts also have game 

rooms for the teens and younger kids.

If you are old enough for the bars and clubs – finding 

something to do won’t be hard at all. Again, find out 

what is happening in the evening at your lodge or 

hotel first. If you aren’t interested, hit the streets. 

Almost everything is within walking distance in Aspen, 

and anything that is out of walking distance is 

accessible by bus or taxi. If you will be drinking, 

do not drive your car to the bar or club – find 

alternate transportation.

The Aspen Recreation center has many planned 

events throughout the season that are appropriate for 

adults and kids. However, if you are planning to bring 

the kids, but you want to enjoy some adult Aspen 

nightlife as well, child care may be available through 

your lodge or hotel.