Guidebook for Basalt
Parks & Nature
Large alpine reservoir with sailing and motor boating about 20 minutes from Basalt. Great drive up the Frying Pan valley along the Frying Pan river.
21 locals recommend
Ruedi Reservoir
Large alpine reservoir with sailing and motor boating about 20 minutes from Basalt. Great drive up the Frying Pan valley along the Frying Pan river.
Fryingpan River
Beautiful river, Gold Medal fly fishing
Amazing beauty!
Iconic Aspen peaks. Drive, bus, bike, ski or snowmobile up (depending on time of year) for an easy walk around the lake, gorgeous 10 mile hike to Crested Butte, CO, or beyond...
143 locals recommend
Maroon Bells
Amazing beauty!
Iconic Aspen peaks. Drive, bus, bike, ski or snowmobile up (depending on time of year) for an easy walk around the lake, gorgeous 10 mile hike to Crested Butte, CO, or beyond...
Excellent hiking, mountain biking (downhill and x-country), golfing, can ride gondola in the summer. Also, excellent recreation center for kids and adults.
44 locals recommend
Snowmass Village
Excellent hiking, mountain biking (downhill and x-country), golfing, can ride gondola in the summer. Also, excellent recreation center for kids and adults.
Best locals ski hill...with something for every level. Best to access by bus or park for free with 4 people ($20 to park otherwise)
37 locals recommend
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort
199 Prospector RdBest locals ski hill...with something for every level. Best to access by bus or park for free with 4 people ($20 to park otherwise)
Icon in-town Aspen skiing...great runs, gondola right from town. Parking in town can tough and expensive. Best to access by bus if coming from Basalt
57 locals recommend
Aspen Mountain Ski Resort
601 E Dean StIcon in-town Aspen skiing...great runs, gondola right from town. Parking in town can tough and expensive. Best to access by bus if coming from Basalt
Beginner ski hill with extreme terrain park. Easy access by bus or car. Great family hill for beginners, or extreme terrain park riders.
30 locals recommend
Buttermilk Ski Resort
38700 CO-82Beginner ski hill with extreme terrain park. Easy access by bus or car. Great family hill for beginners, or extreme terrain park riders.
Huge expansive mountain with terrain for all levels. Easy access by bus or car. Great for families
50 locals recommend
Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort
Carriage WayHuge expansive mountain with terrain for all levels. Easy access by bus or car. Great for families
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
340 Reed St5 minute drive
City Market
250 E Valley RdFood Scene
Cafe Bernard
200 Midland AveHeathers Savory Pies and Tapas Bar
166 Midland AveTempranillo Restaurant
165 Midland AveGreat bike ride from Basalt on paved bike path about 45 min at easy pace, slight uphill going there, easier descent on return. Iconic, funky basic food fare
41 locals recommend
Woody Creek Tavern
2858 Upper River RdGreat bike ride from Basalt on paved bike path about 45 min at easy pace, slight uphill going there, easier descent on return. Iconic, funky basic food fare
Thai House Co. & Sushi
60 El Jebel RoadSmall, intimate local's sushi scene
Mawa's Kitchen
305 Aspen Airport Business CenterPhat Thai
343 Main StYummy Thai, good scene
mezzaluna willits
941 E Valley RdShopping
Upscale shopping, iconic Colorado ski town, can ride gondola in summer, excellent hiking, biking, rock climbing, sightseeing. Numerous good restaurants. About 20 min drive
83 locals recommend
Aspen
Upscale shopping, iconic Colorado ski town, can ride gondola in summer, excellent hiking, biking, rock climbing, sightseeing. Numerous good restaurants. About 20 min drive
Near 'mall' with Whole Foods, multiple restaurants, bookstore, etc...
7 locals recommend
Willits Town Center LLC
723 E Valley RdNear 'mall' with Whole Foods, multiple restaurants, bookstore, etc...
Arts & Culture
Aspen Art Museum
637 E Hyman AveAspen Music Festival and School
225 Music School RdEntertainment & Activities
Movieland 7
218 E Valley RdMetropolitan Isis Theatre
406 E Hopkins AveWheeler Opera House
320 E Hyman AveIcon late 1800s theater house for music, plays, etc...
Small amusement park with Western theme perched on top of mountain with great views of the lower Roaring Fork Valley
142 locals recommend
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza RoadSmall amusement park with Western theme perched on top of mountain with great views of the lower Roaring Fork Valley
Massive (think football field size) natural hot springs pool. Great relaxing family outing...
192 locals recommend
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River StMassive (think football field size) natural hot springs pool. Great relaxing family outing...
Smaller alternative to Glenwood Hot Springs. Multiple, smaller intimate pools
148 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StSmaller alternative to Glenwood Hot Springs. Multiple, smaller intimate pools
Intimate small hot springs set on a small farm in the Crystal River valley...gorgeous!! Call ahead as often booked
61 locals recommend
Avalanche Ranch
12863 CO-133Intimate small hot springs set on a small farm in the Crystal River valley...gorgeous!! Call ahead as often booked
Blazing Adventures Snowmass
One of many rafting outfitters
Taylor Creek Fly Shop
183 Basalt Center CirFrying Pan Anglers
231 Midland AveBasalt Bike & Ski - Basalt
731 E Valley RdBike and ski rental
Crystal Theatre
427 Main StSmall old-time movie house ... the way it used to be
Drinks & Nightlife
Belly Up
450 S Galena St Small intimate venue with big name shows
Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn
150 Main St