6 Reasons to Celebrate July 4 in Aspen
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Jen Murphy
, AFAR Contributor
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330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
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534 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
It's fitting that one of the most active town's in America kicks off its July 4th with a five-mile race. 2013 marks the 30th running of Boogie's Buddy Race. All proceeds from the race benefit the Buddy Program, an organization that provides...
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300 Puppy Smith St #202, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Aspen's old-fashioned July 4 parade offers a glimpse of the small town America of years ago. Locals and visitors line the streets to watch the dozens of floats and performances that wind their way around downtown. You'll see everything from the...
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Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Aspen's old-fashioned July 4 parade showcases floats from nearly all of the community businesses and organizations. Many epitomize Aspen's work hard/play hard ethos. Even though there wasn't snow on the ground, the Aspen Snowmass team decorated...
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2037, 685 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
When I worked at Food & Wine Magazine, my colleagues and I would religiously hit Ajax Tavern as soon as we descended upon town for the annual Food & Wine Classic event. The draw: Ajax's addictive truffle fries. There are times where I...
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330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
When it opened in 1889, the Jerome lured New York City socialites and European aristocrats with its mix of rough-and-tumble mountain swagger and “modern” amenities (plumbing and electricity). In December 2012, the 94-room property...
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