Downtown History Tour: Aspen Through the Eras

downtown tour

Aspen Historical Society’s cornerstone walking tour of the buildings, sites, and scenes around downtown Aspen, with interesting stories around every corner. This tour meets across from the storied Wheeler Opera House, by the iconic dancing fountain and begins with a history “primer” at the Sister Cities Plaza on Wagner Park followed by a stroll through the historical downtown core before finishing at the iconic Hotel Jerome. With a focus on historical buildings, this tour offers a broad view of Aspen’s history with many interesting tidbits at each stop.

Meets across from the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. 

Weather dependent. This walking tour takes place on the pedestrian malls; sidewalks; and street-sides in downtown Aspen.  

No tour on September 25th

Downtown History Tour: Aspen Through the Eras

When

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Upcoming Dates:

September 16, 2026 from 10:30am–12pm

September 18, 2026 from 10:30am–12pm

September 21, 2026 from 10:30am–12pm

Location

Downtown Aspen

Cost

$25 adult / $20 senior
Free children under 18, must be accompanied by an adult
Registration required; closes 90 minutes prior to tour

 

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