Aspen, CO
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About Aspen
- • Kate Hudson, actress and daughter of Goldie Hawn, has deep ties to Aspen.
- • The Aspen Music Festival and School, a renowned classical music institution, was founded here.
- • Silver mining in the late 1800s initially fueled Aspen's rapid growth and prosperity.
- • Aspen's Hotel Jerome is rumored to be haunted by a former miner.
- • The repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act in 1893 caused Aspen's silver boom to bust.
- • Named for the abundance of aspen trees, it was incorporated in 1881.
- • With under 8,000 residents, it's smaller than many think for such a famous town.
- • At 7,908 feet, the altitude can make even simple activities feel challenging.
- • Tourism and hospitality are the lifeblood of Aspen, employing most residents.
- • Aspen radiates an air of luxurious tranquility amid stunning natural beauty.