Aspen Snowmass

In Aspen après-ski has been around since the beginning. Skiers came off the mountain, skied right through town and parked on a barstool at the 100-year old Red Onion. Today the tradition continues with over 100 bars and restaurants offering après ski across town, in every price category and for every lifestyle.

Rated tops for après-ski by Ski magazine, Powder magazine and Playboy, whatever kind of nightlife, Aspen’s got it—from laid back to high glam—and heaps of it. From wings and a pitcher of beer, or fondue with a mulled wine, through to a bottle of champagne and caviar, at Aspen there’s an après for everyone. The place is chock full of restaurants, bars and nightlife from romantic dinners to social get-togethers, quiet tête-à-têtes or non-stop partying. Put on blue jeans, or designer gear—it doesn’t matter as  “wear whatever, anywhere” is what goes here.

On the legal side, you must be 21 years old to drink alcohol, and you cannot walk the street with an open container of alcohol. Children can accompany their parents in restaurants but not in bars or clubs which, by the way, shut at 2:00 am.