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Activity Downtown, Aspen

Silver Queen Gondola

An activity in Downtown, Aspen, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Silver Queen Gondola in Downtown, Aspen
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Why go

Ride from downtown to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain in about 15 minutes.

It is one of 18 curated places we feature in Aspen, alongside 4 activities, 4 places to eat and 4 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Aspen Mountain and Ajax Tavern.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Aspen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Aspen Mountain

    Ski mountain rising straight from downtown Aspen, reached by the Silver Queen Gondola, with no beginner runs.

    Activity · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ajax Tavern

    Slopeside patio at the base of the gondola, known for its truffle fries and burger.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Little Nell

    Ski-in, ski-out hotel at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain.

    Stay · 0.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Aspen Art Museum

    Free contemporary art museum with a rooftop cafe and mountain views.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Wheeler Opera House

    Sandstone opera house built in 1889 by silver baron Jerome Wheeler, now hosting concerts, comedy and films.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    White House Tavern

    Small tavern in an 1883 miner's cottage, known for crispy chicken sandwiches.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Silver Queen Gondola is a stop on our Colorado Rockies route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Aspen

3 more curated activities in Aspen. See the full Aspen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Aspen run from 30°F in January to 80°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Silver Queen Gondola itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Aspen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aspen weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Silver Queen Gondola, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
611 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Coordinates
39.18639, -106.81824
Destination
Aspen, Colorado

Silver Queen Gondola: quick answers

How much time do you need at Silver Queen Gondola?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Silver Queen Gondola. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Silver Queen Gondola?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Runs summer (mid-June to early Oct) and ski season (late Nov to mid-Apr); closed in between.

Where is Silver Queen Gondola?

Silver Queen Gondola is at 611 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Silver Queen Gondola?

Silver Queen Gondola appears on Colorado Rockies, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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