We fell in love with the Vickers Collection (gallery of contemporary fine art) during our recent…read morevisit to Aspen. The Collection is in the heart of downtown Aspen and is an outstanding collection of a variety of dynamic contemporary artists. It contains a unique array of emerging and mid-career artists and is a fun, whimsical collection of gorgeous pieces in all price ranges. To name just a few artists, we loved the work displayed of: Kevin Box, Robert Jackson, Kaiser Suidan, Bill Braun, Paul Rousso, Kaiser Suidan, Fraser Smith, Doug Brannan, Jim Budish, and Monkey Business. You can get more up to date info on their website at: http://www.vickerscollection.com/ Wonderful staff...very friendly and informative. Worth a visit! We can't wait to go back.

Art..I love. However, its been some time now that art fully grabs my attention and evokes pure joy…read more The Forre & Co. fine art gallery curated an exceptional collection of inspiring and joyful pieces. I didn't want to leave. Anna the gallery curator and owner was a jewel herself and so was her son. The gallery wasn't officially open but they allowed me to come in. I'm thrilled I did. Truly, a must see when you're in Aspen

You won't find a better gallery in Aspen. It's my favorite, hands down, and has been for years now…read more From the absolutely incredible art to the wonderful people that work there, it's a complete joy from the moment you walk in the door. They're unpretentious and very approachable, yet very knowledgable about their artists and the art market in general. They make the art buying process fun and easy!! If you're in the market for contemporary art, or just enjoy looking, Forre is a must go.

The Baldwin Gallery is a surprising large gallery with an upstairs and and downstairs. They tend…read moreto show the larger works most likely destined for a suitably sized home. Some of the art appealed to me and other works not so much. It is a fun browse and the gallery lets you walk around unfettered. The pricing is consistent with the pricing of the homes so this is not a place to obtain your trinket from your Aspen visit. However, if you are looking for upscale real art, this is one venue.

Extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Unacceptable from a gallery that with such incredible…read morestanding and artwork. Please do not expect a warm welcome here. As a local who also works at a well respected establishment in town, I was extremely disappointed to experience such shocking treatment for merely using the public sidewalk to answer a simple phone call in an extremely quiet and personal manner nearby the store. I've never been spoken to in a such a way. We need to do better to support one another--I will never endorse a business with such blatant and clearly, somehow acceptable, treatment towards kind and well-meaning folks on their end. Not okay under any circumstances, and certainly no way to handle an honest misunderstanding which could have been easily resolved with a simple and polite request.

The staff here were so nice and my kiddo had a great time. It was nice to have something "just for…read morehim" on our getaway to CB. They've got so many options of types of play (creative art, building, make believe, science) so there is something for every child here!

Literally cannot say enough good things about this place. It is magical for the kiddos and totally…read moretransformed our trip -- especially with the playground being harder to spend long hours at during the winter. Thank you for what you do!

A definite hidden gem in the Leadville area for sure. If you have come to Colorado to experience…read morethe outdoors and are passing through/staying nearby, you should definitely put this on your list. They have some great, simple/short trails to the left of the main hatchery buildings. Being more of a nature trail, it is not as involved as some of the other hikes you can encounter in Colorado, so to me this is a great option for families with kids or anyone not wanting to commit a full-day to a hiking trip. There are some mild inclines, but nothing over-the-top. I think the trail we took ended up taking an hour, but we were in full-on exploring mode and reading/looking at everything. There is a lot of educational signage on the trails and around the hatchery property, and the setting around the area is beautiful. The hatchery is cool, too - but for me, the highlight is everything else.

This was the first time I have ever seen a hatchery, and this was pretty awesome. The information…read moreavailable was very good, and being able to feed the fish and see them up close in their different stages of development was very interesting and educational. The grounds overall were very clean and well maintained, and the hiking trail that went around to the other ponds has easy to read signs and was easy to follow. Got to learn about not only the fish, but the pants and flowers that were in the area on the way to see the fish.

Yeah, if you want to find out about the frontier days of the gold and silver rush, the mines, the…read moremen/women that forged their way to wealth, fame death and poverty; this is a place to start. Leadville vied against Denver for the capital of Colorado. But the historical events, strategies, travel and the shuffling for rights of control and ownership started right here at Matchless Mine. We did a guided tour and our tour guide was a bit different in his approach to the stories behind the mine and Leadville. Very intriguing the similarity of the women back than and the women of today. They were very prominent in the development of this vast area. Very interesting and grabbing how the lives of these people all entwined to deliver a booming town and it's people. I'd love to spend a little more time but the day was over.

The Matchless Mine came highly recommended both by the lady at the Leadville Visitor's center and…read morefrom a limited number (3) Yelp reviews. It is about 1 1/2 miles outside downtown Leadville and I think it's over-rated. There are 2 admission prices -- $6 per person ($5 for kids) for the self-guided tour or $10 per person for a guided tour. We were too late for the last guided tour of the day and opted for the $6 self-guided tour. There are 3 or 4 buildings (2 that you can actually walk into) and about 8-10 placards with descriptions of the mining operation and about Baby Doe. One building was the cabin where Baby Doe spent the final years of her life and included some pictures and a copy of her death certificate. You really didn't learn too much about Baby Doe from the displays in the cabin - her story was better told on one of the placards. The other building you could get inside had some displays of old mining equipment and tools but - again - not a whole lot of useful information. You learned more from the signs. Other buildings included a power magazine that you could look into and a couple of non-descript and otherwise unidentified shacks. Maybe the guided tour would have provided more information but by the end of my self-guided tour, I was glad I hadn't paid the extra $4 for the guided tour.

This is by far the one of the loveliest galleries in Aspen. The staff were fun and kind to work…read morewith and the artists they carry are incredible. We were treated very well. We will definitely be collectors very soon and this will be our first stop when our house is finished.

I don't see any events for less than $70 for about 3-5 hours. Most events include guided hikes to…read morelook at wildflowers, something anyone can do for free as all the trails being used are open to the public. I don't know how any working class person can afford to do anything at this festival. At three events, you're already over $200 minimum. I just don't see the value the festival is trying to portray.

ORIGIN: The first festival was organized in 1985 by…read morecommunity business leaders in effort to bring summer visitors to the town previously known for winter skiing on its namesake mountain. In 1999 the festival became a non-profit organization dedicated to wildflower education. TIME: The ten day long annual festival typically takes place in the middle of July in order to capture peek wildflower bloom. COST: Fees for events vary, and are primarily fund-raisers to support festival organization and facilitation. Each event appears to be limited to 15 participants to ensure active engagement and ability to hear event facilitator and participants as you walk along public trails. EXPERIENCE: I came across the small town of Crested Butte, and the wildflower festival, while spending much of one summer helping with field and laboratory research at neighboring Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. I have since returned annually to participate as a festival participant. Some festival events I have experienced include: "Birding in the Lower Loop: led by decades-long festival leader, participants are introduced to local birds and their relation to wildflowers. Event leader scouts out locations of nests, and ensures everyone's binoculars are adjusted in advance. "Geology of Paradise": led by two geologists/festival presidents, this hike along Peanut Lake lower loop introduces participants to the geological history of the area, and its impact on location of wildflowers and trees. "Gothic Wildflowers": led by decades-long resident/scientist, participants are introduced to the unique wildflowers found on the site of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. "Plant Defense and Survival Strategies: led by Denver Botanical Garden botanist and wildflower specialist, participants learn how how the shape, chemical composition, and color of wildflowers along Brush Creek trail support survival and reproduction. "Wildcrafted Cocktails": led by professional bartender, participants learned the process of infusing liquors with wildflower leaves, roots, and flowers, as well as how to make three different cocktails that use wildflower-infused liquor. Materials were available for all participants to make (and taste) each of the cocktails. TIPS: At around 9500 feet above sea level participants traveling from low elevation need to be mindful of health. In addition, some events travel of steep trails. Taking this into consideration, festival organizers have planned a range from of events that are categorized into different levels to accommodate diverse health and mobility conditions. Events can sell out quickly, so plan accordingly. In 2022 the festival was featured in a national news broadcast, and apparently this has made many people from distant locations aware of the festival. New events are added each year, so there is always an opportunity to learn something new. Events take place in many different public land locations in the area.