Mountain town in Colorado, United States
Aspen for solo travelers
Is Aspen good for solo travel?
Upscale Colorado mountain town for skiing in winter and hiking, fall color and music in summer. Gorgeous but among America's priciest; high altitude, few budget options, quiet off-season.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women. Use town shuttles or taxis after drinks, and tell someone before backcountry trips. |
How to meet people in Aspen
Ski school and group lessons, hostels or lodges, hiking groups, food and wine events, and music or lecture festivals in summer.
Good things to do alone
- Ski or snowboard Aspen Mountain
- Hike to Maroon Bells
- Browse galleries and Aspen Art Museum
- Soak in Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs
- See Jazz Aspen or Aspen Music Festival in summer
Where to stay in Aspen
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Downtown Aspen | Walkable core: lifts, restaurants, shops and nightlife |
| Aspen Highlands | Quieter slopes and a base village with fewer crowds |
| Snowmass Village | Family-friendly resort, 15 min away, cheaper than downtown |
| Basalt and Carbondale | Valley towns 30–45 min away with cheaper rooms and food |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Aspen | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Aspen good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Upscale Colorado mountain town for skiing in winter and hiking, fall color and music in summer.
How do you meet people in Aspen?
Ski school and group lessons, hostels or lodges, hiking groups, food and wine events, and music or lecture festivals in summer. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Aspen?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Aspen safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women. Use town shuttles or taxis after drinks, and tell someone before backcountry trips.
More about Aspen
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Sources
- Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
- City of Aspen
- Visit Aspen Snowmass
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