SUMMER ADVENTURES
Although Aspen is best known as a winter playground, a whole new world opens up with the mountain wildflowers. We enjoy a micro-climate all our own, where the skies seem just that bit bluer and the air that bit more inviting—even by Colorado standards. Visit our Adventure Center to learn about all your Five-Star options, like Jeep tours and fly fishing trips (including those in our custom-built boat), and they’ll be happy to make any arrangements. Summer at The Little Nell, we like to say, is a riot of the senses. Come one, come all, as Summer Adventures with The Little Nell are open to the public.
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jeep tours
Delete whatever is on your camera’s memory card, because our 2-, 4- and 6-hour off-road Jeep Tours provide endless photographic opportunities.
Fly fishing
Whatever your skill level, we’ll help you customize a high-end fishing trip with our team of experienced guides on the Roaring Fork River, the Frying Pan or any number of private Gold Medal waters throughout the Valley.
biking
Roll through town on one of our complimentary cruiser bikes, or weave your way through a range of seemingly endless mountain bike trails.
Stargazing Tours
Our adventure concierge and an astronomy expert will be your guides on private Jeep tours to see meteor showers, shooting stars, quarter moons and constellations. State-of-the-art binoculars will be provided as you enjoy Champagne, sweet treats and learning more about the night sky.
Ride & Dine Dinner Series
We invite all levels of cyclists to join us on a journey from The Little Nell to the historic Emma Farms in Basalt. Following the 21-mile bike ride downvalley on the Rio Grand Trail, you'll be treated to a farm dinner prepared by our element 47 chefs, featuring all locally and organic sourced ingredients.
Clip-in with Christian
Our annual "Clip in with Christian" cycling camp provides an opportunity for cyclists of all abilities to ride Aspen's most famed roads with professional cyclists Christian Vande Velde, George Hincapie and Craig Lewis, and enjoy Five-Star accommodations and dining.
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Autumn Adventures
Cool temperatures, fewer people and vibrant fall foliage set the ideal atmosphere for an Autumn Adventure in Aspen! Cast your line into any of the Valley's Gold Medal Waters or elevate your perspective with a Jeep Tour to the top of Aspen Mountain.
Ajax Tavern Fall Specials
Enjoy autumn specials on food and drinks at Aspen's favorite bistro and slopeside patio. Ajax Tavern is open daily from 11:30 am - 9 pm.
element 47 Fall Specials
Celebrate autumn in Aspen with the best deals in town! Serving up food and wine specials at every hour of the day, element 47 is your Aspen oasis.