Sight Downtown, Aspen
Wheeler Opera House
A sight in Downtown, Aspen, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Sandstone opera house built in 1889 by silver baron Jerome Wheeler, now hosting concerts, comedy and films.
It is one of 18 curated places we feature in Aspen, alongside 5 activities, 4 places to eat and 4 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with White House Tavern and Matsuhisa.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Aspen, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1White House Tavern
Small tavern in an 1883 miner's cottage, known for crispy chicken sandwiches.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Matsuhisa
Nobu Matsuhisa's restaurant in a Victorian house on Main Street, a downtown fixture since the late 1990s.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3J-Bar at Hotel Jerome
Classic 1889 hotel bar, home of the Aspen Crud bourbon milkshake.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Hotel Jerome
Downtown hotel opened in 1889, with a busy bar, the J-Bar, that has been Aspen's living room for generations.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Aspen Art Museum
Free contemporary art museum with a rooftop cafe and mountain views.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Aspen Mountain
Ski mountain rising straight from downtown Aspen, reached by the Silver Queen Gondola, with no beginner runs.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Wheeler Opera House is a stop on our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Aspen
Wheeler Opera House is our only sight pick in Aspen; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Aspen guide.
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Maroon Bells
Twin 14,000-foot peaks reflected in Maroon Lake; the Scenic Loop is easy.
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Crater Lake Trail
3.6-mile round trip from Maroon Lake to a quieter lake right under the Bells.
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Silver Queen Gondola
Ride from downtown to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain in about 15 minutes.
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Independence Pass
12,095-foot Continental Divide crossing with short tundra walks at the top.
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Grottos Trail
Short loop to smooth river-carved rock caves and cascades on the Roaring Fork.
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John Denver Sanctuary
Quiet riverside park with lyrics carved into stones along the Roaring Fork.
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 Wheeler Opera House itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Aspen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aspen weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.18935, -106.81993
- Destination
- Aspen, Colorado
- Website
- wheeleroperahouse.com
Wheeler Opera House: quick answers
How much time do you need at Wheeler Opera House?
Plan on about 2 hours at Wheeler Opera House. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler Opera House?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Check the winter calendar; holiday weeks usually have shows most nights.
Which TripsCircle routes include Wheeler Opera House?
Wheeler Opera House appears on Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Wheeler Opera House to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Aspen.
Plan Aspen
- Aspen travel guide 18 places
- Best time to visit Aspen weather by month
- Vail to Aspen 39 mi straight-line
- Rocky Mountain NP to Aspen 100 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Aspen
- Aspen Highlands Activity
- Grottos Trail Outdoors
- Ajax Tavern Food
- The Little Nell Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.