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Physical Address:
38750 Highway 82
Aspen, CO 81611
800-222-7736
970-925-3900
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Kid's Activities in Aspen
With the crown jewel of kid's centers opening in 2007, the Snowmass Treehouse Kid's Adventure Center, Aspen and Snowmass are fast becoming a number one choice for family getaways. There's an abundance of kid-friendly activities both on and off the mountain, from ice-skating to kiddie cooking classes, educational courses to rough-housing at the recreational center.
Contact a reservations specialist today! Call 800.222.7736 or book your Aspen lodging online.
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Aspen Art Museum |
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590 North Mill Street
Aspen CO 81611
970.925.8050
www.aspenartmusem.org
Aspen Art Museum offers fun, creative art camps—inspired by contemporary artworks—for children ages 5 and up in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, photography, and creative writing.
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Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) |
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100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611
970.925.5756
www.aspennature.org
Stop, look, listen to the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains while skiing or snowshoeing with a naturalist from ACES. Daily snowshoe walks leave from the top of Aspen and Snowmass Mountains and from the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center. Free downhill skiing tours are offered at Snowmass. Snowshoe walks and bird watching can be enjoyed at the center. Evening programs include the Potbelly Perspective Lecture Series and Naturalist Nights. Open daily, ACES is located on the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in the heart of Aspen.
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Aspen Historical Society |
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Children's Programs
620 West Bleeker Street
Aspen CO 81611
970.925.3721
970.925.3721 ext. 104
www.aspenhistory.org
Children and families are encouraged to join Victorian Homes and HISTORY COACH tours and enjoy the Aspen Historical Society's two museums, especially during Christmas and Easter when they have special holiday events.
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Pitkin County Library |
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120 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611
970.429.1900
www.pitcolib.org
The Pitkin County Library is open 7 days a week, Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-6 pm and Sunday Noon-6pm. Programs include story hours for preschoolers and toddlers and other children’s activities.
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Rock Bottom Ranch Wildlife Preserve |
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2001 Hooks Spur Rd
Basalt CO 81621
970.927.6760
www.aspennature.org
The 113-acre Rock Bottom Ranch is located just outside of Basalt, along the banks of the Roaring Fork River. RBR serves as the mid-valley center for ACES environmental education programs as well as a sustainable farm complete with community gardens and a variety of farm animals. Stop by this winter and see how all the farm animals live in the wintery world of the barnyard. Programs are available for adults and children. Winter Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
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Wyly Community Art Center |
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255 Gold Rivers Court #130
PO Box 4707
Basalt CO 81621
970.927.4123
www.wylyarts.org
Wyly Community Art Center in Basalt fosters creative expression in the visual arts for all ages and abilities. The Wyly offers classes for children and adults, mentor and intern programs, teaching and volunteer opportunities, community collaborations, outreach programs and special events. Artists and educators present free slide presentations through the Wyly Art Talk Series. Professional, volunteer and student artists sell their work at the Annual Wyly Wares holiday bazaar each December and year-round at the Wyly in Basalt. Wyly Community Art Center is a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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