Everything Aspen is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Aspen.
On July 4, 1879, prospectors struck gold at 10,900 feet near the Continental Divide and named their camp Independence. By 1882, the town had 1,500 residents, forty businesses, and three post offices. By 1912, it was completely abandoned.
10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Aspen's oldest restaurant, The Red Onion, isn't just a place to eat; it's a time capsule. This brick building has seen Aspen transform from a silver boomtown to a world-famous ski resort. Built in the late 1800s, it…
Think about it: this very spot marks the humble beginnings of Aspen's ski empire. In the late 1940s, after Aspen's silver boom went bust, some forward-thinking locals pieced together what they called the 'Boat Tow' -…
Prepare to be amazed: this unassuming mountainside is where the largest silver nugget *ever* mined was unearthed! Imagine striking it rich beyond your wildest dreams. In the late 1870s, the Smuggler Mine became one of…
Ever wonder what really built Aspen? You're driving right into the heart of its silver boom and bust! This isn't just any old spot; it's where Aspen's glittering dreams were forged, and then shattered. Back in 1891,…
Imagine a town fueled by silver, once poised to eclipse Aspen! Ashcroft, now a ghost town, was born as Castle Forks City in the spring of 1880, a boomtown hoping to strike it rich. A post office opened here in August of…
The most photographed peaks in Colorado. Twin 14ers reflected in a crystal alpine lake.
Hold on tight, because right here used to be a bustling mining town perched high in the Rockies! Independence boomed after gold was found nearby on Independence Day, 1879. It quickly became the first settlement in the…
12095 feet. One of the highest paved roads in North America with 360-degree alpine views.
On July 4, 1879, prospectors struck gold at 10,900 feet near the Continental Divide and named their camp Independence. By 1882, the town had 1,500 residents, forty businesses, and three post offices. By 1912, it was…
Hold your breath – you're approaching a Colorado icon, the Crystal Mill, frozen in time. Built in 1892, this wooden structure wasn't actually a mill in the traditional sense. It was a powerhouse, ingeniously using water…