This Colorado town was just named the best small city in America by Condé Nast

Aspen has agelong been considered 1 of Colorado’s gems, but the metropolis successful the Roaring Fork Valley — known for its skiing and tourism — is receiving adjacent much acclaim.

Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury manner question magazine, announced Tuesday that Aspen won its readers’ prime grant for the Best Small City successful the United States.

“Aspen is honored to beryllium recognized arsenic Condé Nast Travelers’ Best Small City,” Eliza Voss, vice president of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, said successful a release. “We admit the designation from specified a prestigious work and are flattered to beryllium alongside truthful galore different fantastic destinations.”

Aspen is location to astir 7,000 people, according to the U.S. Census, but sees an influx of visitors each twelvemonth some for skiing successful wintertime and different upland activities successful summer.

“This grant underscores that our small-town charm with big-city amenities resonates with visitors and residents alike,” Voss said. “Aspen stands retired arsenic an authentic upland municipality focused connected liable tourism, affluent successful arts and taste offerings, with past astir each corner, and year-round recreational opportunities for each abilities.”

Readers of Condé Nast noted Aspen’s arts, eating and nightlife arsenic immoderate of their favourite traits. They besides liked the ample sunshine, cosmopolitan civilization and year-round outdoor lifestyle.

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