Your Guide to Aspen Meadows Adventures

Art at the Meadows

Herbert Bayer’s influence across our campus showcases a unified environment – a place where Aspen’s natural setting moves the spirit, where the mind can thrive and art could serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. The best way to see this infusion of art and nature is on our Walking Art Tour. Our self-guided tour map takes you through 31 locations, from installations to buildings, museums, earthworks and more. The architecture and outdoor sculptures remind you of the connected relationship between nature, mind and body as you admire this all-inclusive Bauhaus environment. 

Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel

Our on-property Racquet Sports Center includes two hard courts for Tennis as well as six pickleball courts and a brand new Padel court. More advanced players can rent out the court for a competitive match with friends or family. For beginners, reserve a private lesson with the pros to learn how to become a master of the game. Our partnership with Cascades Tennis offers a variety of clinics throughout the summer, including junior programming.

Trail Explorations

Get your adrenaline pumping and get active in the fresh mountain air. With miles of bike paths and hiking trails, Aspen, Colorado is truly a playground for those who love to walk, hike, and bike. From the Meadows Trail to the Rio Grande Trail, we have several options on-property that guests can enjoy.

Nature and Wildlife Scavenger Hunts

Gather your family, rent a polaroid camera from the front desk and set out to explore our 40-acres to search for natural items across our campus. From bird watching to rock balancing and more, our scavenger hunts encourage guests to absorb the beauty that surrounds us including the Roaring Fork River and dreamy sunsets over the mountains. Our wildlife scavenger hunt is perfect for younger adventurers identifying shapes, colors and touch points.  Little explorers who finish the hunt will be rewarded with a sweet prize from our front desk team.

The Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies

Bayer's modernist influence is celebrated across our campus, including The Bayer Center, further honoring his legacy through thoughtful exhibitions, and providing a dedicated space for promoting the continued study of art.

Beginning June 9, 2026, Double Take: Recurrent Dialogues in the Art of Herbert Bayer, showcases the evolution of several key motifs in Bayer’s vast output. Spanning seven decades, from 1920s Germany to 1980s Southern California, this exhibition traces Bayer’s fascination with a set of iconographic elements that regularly appear throughout his works including paintings, drawings, collages, and photographs.

Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies is free and open to the public.

Paddleboarding

As one of Colorado’s top paddleboarding destinations, Aspen offers a wide variety of experiences, from mild, family-friendly stand-up paddleboard rides to inflatable kayaking experiences. Explore scenic North Star with a guide.

Après at West End Social

At West End Social, we après on the daily, from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. Take your happy hour to the next level with 270-degree mountain views perfectly admired from our outdoor patio.

Jeep Tours & Rafting Excursions

Explore Aspen on four wheels with a Jeep tour or adventure down the rapids on a whitewater rafting trip. Blazing Adventures guides will take you through exciting and safe excursions as you take in astonishing mountain views.

Complimentary Bike Rentals

Enjoy complimentary bike rentals as part of your stay and take a sightseeing ride across our property. Cruise through Anderson Park and take in the scenic views while enjoying a leisurely ride.

Lap Pool & Hot Tub

Located at our Health Center and available on a first-come basis, take in some of the best mountain views from our hot tub. Relax and revel in the fresh air for a moment of wellness amidst the beauty of nature.

If you are trying to get active during your stay, our saline lap pool is perfectly positioned for an excellent work out and is available by reservation. 

Yoga

Awaken with a morning yoga class atop Aspen Mountain. Take a gondala ride or opt for an early morning hike up the mountain and rejuvenate both mind and body through movements designed for all skill levels. 

Art Scavenger Hunt

Explore the deep connection between art and nature across our campus. Did you know between 1953 and 1973, artist, sculptor and architect, Herbert Bayer, wove outdoor walkways through his landscape architecture, known as “earthworks”? With our grounds rich in architecture and outdoor sculptures, your family can use clues to find special works of art. Rent out a polaroid camera from the front desk to document each finding. Once completed, visit the front desk to collect a special prize.

Smuggler Mine Tour

Explore a legendary hidden treasure in Aspen. Journey into the rich history of Smuggler Mine, crafted in the 1800's and home to one of the largest silver nuggets ever discovered. Adventure 1,200 feet into the mine with an Elk Mountain Expeditions guide and experience the original tunnels that miners explored.

Fly Fishing

The Roaring Fork Valley boasts Gold Medal waters and world-class fly fishing for anglers of all skill levels. Cast your line in a quiet stream or a wide open lake with Wild Willow Outfitters for an authentic Colorado outdoor adventure.

Complimentary Shuttles & Parking

Enjoy complimentary parking on-site for a convenient arrival and way to explore during your stay. Aspen Meadows Resort also runs complimentary, eco-friendly electric shuttle buses to and from downtown Aspen every half hour from 7:00am - 10:30pm, as well as transportation to and from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.