Despite
the virtually limitless recreation opportunities in the surrounding
mountains, there's not all that much to do in Aspen itself. Even
so, sitting around the town's leafy pedestrianized streets, watching
the world go by, or browsing in the chichi stores and galleries is
a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. In summer, the Aspen Historical
Society Museum, 620 W Bleeker St (tel 970/925-3721), offers walking
tours of Aspen and nearby ghost towns. The Aspen Art Museum at 590
N Mill St (tel 970/925-8050) holds changing exhibits, lectures and
special events; Aspen Center for Environmental Studies , 100 S Puppy
Smith St (tel 970/925-5756), is a wildlife sanctuary, which gives
guided nature tours of some of the taller peaks in the Elk Mountain
Range. Hostels in Aspen
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