This category covers questions about Aspen, a city in the state of Colorado. It was first founded in 1879 as a mining camp in the Colorado Silver Boom and was named as such due to the abundance of aspen trees in the areas. Incorporated on 1 April 1881, Aspen is now an upscale tourist center and ski resort.
Located 70 miles and just a 1.5 hour drive to Aspen, the Vail /
Eagle airport is another popular option for getting to this unique
mountain town. The Vail / Eagle airport code is EGE.