Ask Birdie & Goose
Everything visitors and locals actually ask us — answered by the people who'd know.
What are the best activities with kids in Aspen?
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Ice caves, ranch days, free bluegrass on a mountaintop, and a gondola your kids will talk about all year.. Aspen is secretly one of the best family towns in ...
Are there free concerts in Aspen, CO?
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Yes! Aspen has a real live music scene with genuinely free options throughout the summer. Check the 'This Week in Aspen' box on our homepage for what's on ri...
Does Aspen's altitude affect visitors? What should I know before I arrive?
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Aspen sits at 7,908 feet, and it's common for visitors — even fit ones — to feel it the first day or two. A few simple habits go a long way toward feeling no...
Is Aspen wildlife dangerous — what should I know about bears, moose, and mountain lions?
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Aspen's black bears, mountain lions, and moose are rarely a problem — but a few simple precautions (especially with dogs) go a long way. Here's what actually...
What are the best dog-friendly patios in Aspen, CO?
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Aspen's best dog-friendly patios let your pup relax right at your feet while you eat — think water bowls, shade, and zero side-eye from the staff. Here are A...
What are the best hikes near downtown Aspen, CO?
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From an easy riverside stroll to a genuine leg-burner with a gondola ride down, here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for hiking trails you can reach right from...
What's a good rainy day activity in Aspen, CO?
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When the mountain's socked in, Aspen's still got plenty to do.. here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for the best indoor and rainy-day activities in town."
Where are the best luxury spas in Aspen, CO?
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After a day on the mountain, Aspen's spas are where the town really earns its reputation — here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for the best spa experiences in...
Where are the best spots for a picnic in Aspen, CO?
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Grab something good to go and head to one of Aspen's best picnic spots — here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for where to eat outside with a view.
Where can I find the best souvenirs in Aspen, CO?
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Skip the generic gift shop stuff — here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for souvenirs that actually feel like Aspen, from the shops that make the town what it is.
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Aspen, CO?
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Aspen is genuinely dog-friendly — Rio Grande Park and Wagner Park both allow off-leash play right in the downtown core, as long as your dog is in sight and r...
Where is the best luxury shopping in Aspen, CO?
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Aspen's downtown core is packed with high-end boutiques and designer shops most visitors never find on their own — here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for the...
Where's the best breakfast in Aspen, CO?
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From quick coffee-and-pastry stops to a proper sit-down mountain breakfast, here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for the best breakfast spots in Aspen.
Where's the best burger in Aspen, CO?
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Aspen's burger game is exactly than you'd expect from an elite ski town — from casual patio spots to elevated takes with mountain views, here are Aspen Bubbl...
Where's the best coffee in Aspen, CO?
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Aspen's coffee scene runs from cozy neighborhood roasters to mountain-view patios:
Felix Roasting Co.
Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar
Cafe at Mollie Aspen
Where's the best place to watch the sunset in Aspen, CO?
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Aspen's mountain views make almost anywhere a good sunset spot — here are Aspen Bubble's real picks for where to actually catch the best one.
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