- TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Aspen, Colorado, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Crested Butte, Snowmass Village, Gunnison and Leadville.
- From Aspen Mountain to Aspen Skiing Company, the Aspen area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Mountains, Ghost Towns and Skiing & Snowboarding.
- Aspen acts as one of the central tourist areas for the entire state of Colorado. Its location in the middle of the Rocky Mountains make it a prime ski resort with four major moutains from which to choose. Summer outdoor recreational activities are also available when snow has left the mountains, including hiking, mountain biking, mine exploration, and white water rafting on the Roaring Fork River.
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Named after the explorer John W. Gunnison, Gunnison National Forest features the Black Canyon with multiple hiking trails around it and the Taylor Resrvoir which is good for fishing as well as a number of campsites which offer occasional wildlife sightings.
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Beautiful, any time of the year, Peaks Trail in Breckenridge is a favorite destination for snow shoeing in the winter months, and hikers and mountain bikers in the warmer months. The trail features varied terrain, idyllic scenery, and several streams.
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Within Gunnison City Park, visitors can enjoy lesuirely strolls and family picnics. There are multiple areas shaded by trees and furnished with picnic tables as well as a separate play area for kids which includes slides and rock climbing.
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Curecanti National Recreation Area comprises of three individual reservoirs namely Morrow Point, Blue Mesa and Crystal, which are surrounded by numerous mesas and steep, narrow canyons.
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Curecanti Creek is a fairly difficult hiking trail recommended for physically fit and more advanced hikers. The trail is located in the Curecanti National Recreation Area and runs for four miles and has an elevation change of nearly 900 feet.
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The Dillon Pinnacles is a 4-mile hiking trail with a 600 foot ascent. Hikers can take in views of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, the San Juan Mountain Peaks, and the Dillon Pinnacles themselves.
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Ferro's Blue Mesa Ranch offers furnished cabins, horseback rides, guided fishing trips, a liquor store, game room and country general store with fishing and camping supplies. They also lease horses during fall hunting season.
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Mesa Creek is a popular hiking trail that winds through the high walls of the Black Canyon in the Curecanti National Recreation Area. This 1.5 mile hike is considered to be of moderate difficulty despite the relatively short distance covered.