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Yet famous faces aside, Aspens lure lies way beyond its glitz and glamor.
An aerial view of Aspen Mountain and the town.
(The official Aspen-Snowmass website recommends setting aside at least three hours for the challenge.)
Snowmass is the largest ski resort in the Aspen area, with 3,332 skiable acres and 91 trails.
Its kept that de facto title ever sinceespecially during a recent interior refresh by famed interior designer Holly Hunt.
A view of the Aspen Highlands, with the famed Highlands bowl on the left.
In the winter, the Library bar becomes a haute hub of apres-ski, pre-dinner activity.
This winter Aspen welcomed Mollie, a new boutique hotel on the edge of town.
Head to the vegan comfort food cafe and its bright, airy dining room for breakfast or lunch.
A suite at The Little Nell with views of Aspen Mountain.
Tucked away in a chalet about a block away from Aspen Mountain is Casa Tuas buzzy Colorado outpost.
Trust us, its worth the wait.
Cache Cache has been an Aspen dining staple for over 30 years, and for good reason.
The Jade Room at The Snow Lodge.
Its a deliciousand classicchoice.
Need a break from meat and game?
There are also a number of impressive raw bar offerings.
Sip it all in among maximalist interiors designed by Ken Fulk.
Order flavorful and shareable dishes like lobster noodles with black pepper butter and Thai basil or crab fried rice.
Where to Apres Ski
The Jade Room at The Snow Lodge.
You might want to bring a change of clothes.)
Oh, the fondue isnt half bad either.
(This New Years, the Chainsmokers took the stage.)
Theres no shortage of designer boutiques in Aspen.
Shop for a Fair Isle sweater or belted cardigan among the ranch-inspired interiors.
For high-endand even a bit trendyWestern wear look no further than Kemo Sabe.
Among all the designer and big box stores is Pitkin County Dry Goods, Aspens oldest clothing retailer.
The eclectic boutique offers a mix of labels, from Ulla Johnson to Sea New York to Proenza Schouler.
