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Colorado Group Event Planning and Meeting Planners will appreciate this easy to use group planning guide for their groups' summer activities. Summer activities in Aspen, Colorado and Snowmass Village, Colorado are a highlight of any group vacation. Group travel planning in the summer season includes everything from bicycle tours to horseback riding, hot air balloon rides to hiking. Whether your group is a wedding, a family reunion or a corporate event, The Golden Key Group Planning Guide will generate new ideas for group travel and will make planning easier. Search summer activities alphabetically or simply select the "By Group Size" search for ideas that are customized to your specific group size. This will display all summer activities in order of the maximum group sizes that can be accommodated. Print custom searches and include this information in your group packets or mailings. Group planning has never been easier!
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Adventure Park
 
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
(800) 530-1635
(970) 945-4CAV (4228)
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



 
Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs for a full day of fun. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado’s only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com. Photo by Norm Thompson

Bicycle Rentals
 
Aspen Sports
(970) 925-6331
Aspen & Snowmass Village
 CO 

Aspen Sports rents cruiser bikes, kids' bikes and trailers from Specialized and Raleigh. One-way bike rentals between Snowmass and Aspen or vice versa with no drop-off charge. Aspen's best selection of summer casual wear, camping equipment and shoes for all of your outdoor activities. Five summer locations: in Aspen at 408 East Cooper Avenue (970) 925-6331 and in the St. Regis Hotel on 303 East Durant Avenue (970) 925-6332 and Gondola Plaza (970) 925-1360. In Snowmass Village at the Snowmass Mall (970) 923-6111 and Snowmass Center (970) 923-3566.

  Capacity 200
Your summer recreation trailhead for Aspen and Snowmass.

Cave Tours
 
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
(800) 530-1635
(970) 945-4CAV (4228)
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



 
Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs for a full day of fun. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado's only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com.

Children's Programs
 
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
(970) 925-5756
Fax: (970) 925-4819
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 80
Summer: Open daily, ACES is located on the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in the heart of Aspen and is a wonderful and wild place for families to visit. Daily and weekly programs are available for all ages emphasizing outdoor fun. Explore the preserve and meet resident birds of prey and other local animals.

 
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 700
The Aspen Recreation Center is a unique setting to create unforgettable memories for your family, corporate groups, friends, and special events including birthday parties, private rentals, and more! The Aspen Recreation Center features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32ft Climbing Tower and Cardio & Weight rooms. This beautifully constructed facility has numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road.

 
Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick)
(970) 920-5140
110 East Hallam Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
No Mess, No Fuss. Have your birthday party with the Aspen Recreation Department! The Aspen Recreation Department offers private rentals for your next birthday party or event. They also offer classes and programs including soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics, Winter Holiday Day Camp and much more! Enjoy fitness and wellness classes in aerobics, Pilates, Tae-Bo, yoga and more at the Red Brick Gym. Youth rock climbing classes are available on their 3,200-sq./ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. They also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime.

 
Lewis Ice Arena at the ARC
(970) 544-4100 - Lewis Ice Arena
(970) 920-5141 - Aspen Ice Garden
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
The Aspen Ice Facilities offer a variety of skating activities for groups, individuals, and families including public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth & adult hockey, group and private rink rentals, birthday parties, skating shows, summer figure skating and hockey. They also offer locker rooms with showers, vending machines, high altitude training at 7,900 feet, a jump harness, Aspen Skating Club - a US figure Skating Association member club, and Aspen Junior Hockey - USA Hockey affiliated. www.aspenrecreation.com.

Flyfishing
 
Taylor Creek Fly Shops
(970) 927-4374
(970) 925-6331
c/o Aspen Sports
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
On the banks of the Frying Pan River in the Basalt Center and inside Aspen Sports at 408 East Cooper Avenue. Your source for expert advice on local river conditions, the finest in fly fishing equipment and clothing, and the most experienced guides in the Roaring Fork Valley. Taylor Creek has been servicing groups from novice to expert since 1976. They are the oldest fly shop in the Valley and offer both full and half day guided fly fishing trips from three locations: Basalt Center (970) 927-4374, Aspen Sports at 408 East Cooper (970) 920-1128 or (970) 925-6331, Aspen Sports in the St. Regis Hotel (970) 925-6332. Book your group today!

Golf
 
Aspen Golf & Tennis Club
(970) 925-2145
Highway 82
Aspen CO 81611
Group Information



  Capacity 140
Aspen Golf and Tennis Club offers many options for groups staying in or visiting the Aspen area. Working along side many fortune 500 companies, our staff has the experience and tools to make your group outing everything you expect and more. We accommodate groups ranging from 16 through 100. Starting with set-up and guest check-in, we give all necessary attention to detail and provide scoring and prize options. Our championship golf course, practice facilities, staff, and full-service restaurant, all help create a memorable experience. Please contact the golf shop for any further information concerning your group event.

Gondola Rides
 
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
(800) 530-1635
(970) 945-4CAV (4228)
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



  Capacity 200
Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs for a full day of fun. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado's only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com. 200 per hour can ride the tram.

Hiking
 
Ashcroft - Pine Creek Cookhouse
(970) 925-1044
King Cabin
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 150
In the beautiful Ashcroft Valley, surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks, activities include guided naturalist tours, hiking on the areas many scenic trails and visiting isolated mountain lakes. The numerous beaver ponds are ideal for fishing and fishing lessons are available. The ghost town of Ashcroft offers a glimpse of the Old West. The Pine Creek Cookhouse, with its fabulous log lodge is the perfect venue for any group activity. Come and discover the best day of your vacation!

 
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
(970) 925-5756
Fax: (970) 925-4819
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 80
You love this place- now get to know it! Learn all about this wild place through our free naturalist guided tours offered every day on top of Aspen Mountain, at Snowmass, at the Maroon Bells, and up the Castle Creek valley at Ashcroft. Custom naturalist guided hikes and programs also available.

Historic & Cultural Tours
 
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
(970) 925-5756
Fax: (970) 925-4819
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 80
Visit their on-site Naturalists up the Castle Creek valley at the ghost town of Ashcroft and learn all about the silver mining days of Aspen or head up Independence Pass to the Independence Ghost Town and discover where some of the first settlers of Aspen once lived. www.aspennature.org

Horseback Riding
 
Capitol Peak Outfitters, Inc.
(970) 923-4402
(970) 928-0723
Fax: (970) 928-8344
0552 County Road 110
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



  Capacity 50
Capitol Peak Outfitters offers a wide variety of wilderness horseback rides in the summer. They range from 2 hr. rides on the St. Benedict’s Monastery to ˝ day and all day trips into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area. Fishing is also available. Overnight pack trips are offered out of our high-country summer camp. Horseback Rides, groups of 10 or more: $55/person – 2 hr. ride. $100/person – ˝ Day ride. $135/person – All Day ride

Hot Air Ballooning
 
Above It All Balloon Co. Inc.
(970) 963-6148
(888) 927-9606
P.O. Box 3048
Basalt CO 81621



  Capacity 40
Balloon the Rockies! with the area’s only year-round balloon company. See the spectacular Rocky Mountains and their wildlife from a bird’s-eye perspective that you would never have on the ground. Beginning at sunrise, flights average about an hour and the total trip time is around three hours. Your flight includes a souvenir balloon pin, a flight certificate and a delightful champagne brunch. Call today to plan your family adventure or romantic escapade. Group rates and private flights are available. Local transportation is provided.

Ice Skating
 
Lewis Ice Arena at the ARC
(970) 544-4100 - Lewis Ice Arena
(970) 920-5141 - Aspen Ice Garden
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
The Aspen Ice Facilities offer a variety of skating activities for groups, individuals, and families including public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth & adult hockey, group and private rink rentals, birthday parties, skating shows, summer figure skating and hockey. They also offer locker rooms with showers, vending machines, high altitude training at 7,900 feet, a jump harness, Aspen Skating Club - a US figure Skating Association member club, and Aspen Junior Hockey - USA Hockey affiliated. www.aspenrecreation.com.

Naturalist Programs
 
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
(970) 925-5756
Fax: (970) 925-4819
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 80
Visit our Environmental Learning Center and join in daily programs for all ages. Participate in naturalist-guided tours on Aspen Mountain, at Snowmass, and up the Castle Creek valley at Ashcroft. Sign up for adult field school classes or schedule a custom group program. www.aspennature.org

Recreation Programs
 
Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick)
(970) 920-5140
110 East Hallam Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 25
Classes and programs include soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics, Day Camps and much more! Enjoy fitness and wellness classes in aerobics, Pilates, Tae-Bo, yoga and more at the Red Brick Gym. Youth rock climbing classes are available on our 3,200 sq.ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. They also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime. Public ice-skating is offered at the Aspen Ice Garden and at the Lewis Ice Arena at the Aspen Recreation Center. The Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick) is located at 110 East Hallam Street and Aspen Street off Main Street. (970) 544-4100 ARC (Aspen Recreation Center) (970) 920-4117 Lewis Ice Arena (970) 920-5141 Aspen Ice Garden

Swimming
 
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 300
The Aspen Recreation Center is a unique setting to create unforgettable memories for your family, corporate groups, friends, and special events including birthday parties, private rentals, and more! The Aspen Recreation Center features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32ft Climbing Tower and Cardio & Weight rooms. This beautifully constructed facility has numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road.

Team Building & Competitive Events
 
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 700
The Aspen Recreation Center is a unique setting to create unforgettable memories for your family, corporate groups, friends, and special events including birthday parties, private rentals, and more! The Aspen Recreation Center features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32ft Climbing Tower and Cardio & Weight rooms. This beautifully constructed facility has numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road.

Tennis
 
Aspen Golf & Tennis Club
(970) 925-2145
Highway 82
Aspen CO 81611
Group Information



  Capacity 24
Aspen Golf and Tennis Club offers many options for groups staying in or visiting the Aspen area. Working along side many fortune 500 companies, our staff has the experience and tools to make your group outing everything you expect and more. We accommodate groups ranging from 16 through 100. Starting with set-up and guest check-in, we give all necessary attention to detail and provide scoring and prize options. Our championship golf course, practice facilities, staff, and full-service restaurant, all help create a memorable experience. Please contact the golf shop for any further information concerning your group event.

Theatre
 
Theatre Aspen
(970) 925-9313
(970) 920-5770 - Wheeler Box Office
Fax: (970) 925-6813
110 East Hallam, #103
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 150
Aspen’s only professional theatre and school, Theatre Aspen is entering its 27th season. First-class productions are presented in the Alex Kaufman Theatre, located in the heart of Rio Grande Park, along the historic Rio Grande Trail. With daytime views of Aspen Mountain and nights filled with stars, theatre-goers are treated to an experience that combines sophisticated professional theatre with the excitement of an outdoor resort setting. Broadway artists join with local talent in musicals, plays and comedies that the whole family can enjoy all summer long, June through August. Discounted group rates are offered for all shows. Please call (970) 925-9313 or visit www.theatreaspen.org.

 
     

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