Off-season has once again crept up on Aspen. While some Aspenites take off to warmer vacation destinations for a week or two, most of us stay and enjoy the calm before the storm. Here are a couple of the best low-key things to do in our quiet mountain town.
Treat Yourself to Dinner
After a long (and busy) winter in Aspen, spring is the perfect time to
treat yourself to a well-deserved dinner out. Grab your friends, a
loved one, or even head out by yourself to enjoy one of the many
discounted prices and menu specials in town. Some of our favorites are
the prix fixe at
The Wild Fig (a glass of wine, app, and entree for $29) the prix fixe at
Ruth's Chris Steak House (three courses for $38), or the prix fixe at
LuLu Wilson (appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $30).
Spa Day
Dedicate an entire day to pampering yourself. The
Remede Spa at the
St. Regis Resort Aspen offers 25 percent off all of their treatments (with the exception of manicures and pedicures). Decompress in the spa's soothing hot tub, sauna, steam showers, and oxygen room. The
Aspen Club & Spa also rewards their guests for treating themselves as the more you get done the more you save. Nonmembers get a 10 percent discount if they have one treatment done or a 20 percent discount for two treatments. For three treatments nonmembers can receive a 30 percent or a 40 percent discount when they have four treatments in one day. Be sure to bring workout clothes because both the
Remede and the
Aspen Club have gyms where you get in a good workout before you relax.
Clean House
When you're busy, it's easy to become a pack rat. If you haven't worn something in the past year then chances are you won't, so take advantage of the slow season and clean house.
The Thrift Store accepts donations, or you can try to sell your stuff at
Susie's consignment store. If you have extra skis, boards, and gear that you no longer use, bring them to
Replay Sports—if they can sell your stuff, they'll give you 50 percent of the profit.
