West End

Aspen’s West End is a historic neighborhood bounded by Main Street in the south and the Roaring Fork River in the north. This quiet section of Aspen is steeped in culture and hosts many of the town’s premier institutions and events. Covering a 14-block by six-block area, Aspen’s West End is intimate and accessible. Residents can easily walk to the cobblestone streets of Aspen Central Core and all its exceptional amenities. One of West End’s big attractions is its proximity to the Silver Queen Gondola, which transports skiers and snowboarders from Downtown Aspen to the slopes of Aspen Mountain.
 
West End has its roots in the Silver Boom of the late 1800s, when mine owners and miners alike built homes here. West End real estate mix features charming miner’s cabins and elegant larger homes. Much of Aspen’s Victorian architecture is concentrated in this neighborhood. Many homeowners have expanded protected historic properties by adding basements beneath them known as a bustle.

West End attracts a mix of year-round residents and second homeowners, drawn to this desirable area from all across the world. West End has its own self-enclosed small-town feel with welcoming neighbors and a family-friendly vibe while offering some of Aspen’s best cultural activities along with proximity to an abundance of outdoor recreation.
 
Most homes in the West End are between two and ten minutes away from Aspen’s downtown core, making world-class dining on Aspen’s Restaurant Row and an abundance of upscale downtown shopping within easy reach for West End residents.
 
Homes in the West End enjoy convenient access to the Rio Grande Trail and the mesmerizing scenery of the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve. A half-mile trail loops through the preserve and provides many scenic viewpoints of the forest, wetland, and meadow surroundings. The preserve is teeming with native wildlife, such as birds of prey, deer, beavers, bears, and foxes. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies organizes many special education programs at the preserve and maintains an indoor nature center with reptiles, tarantulas, and other species. Hillyard Park in the West End’s tree-shaded green space, providing a relaxing space for meditation, yoga, and picnics. Just outside the neighborhood, the Maroon Creek Club boasts the best golf course in Colorado. Maroon Creek’s Tom Fazio-designed course is surrounded by towering trees and striking mountain views. Other facilities include nine outdoor and four indoor tennis courts, exceptional swimming and fitness centers, and outstanding clubhouse fine dining.