I took the Aspen Past to Present tour with Dean and cannot recommend it enough. It was…read morecomprehensive - starting with Aspen's geological formation, to it's origins with the Ute tribe and the evolution to a Silver mining boom, to the bust and re-emergence in the 1940s through skiing to today, pointing out significant spots throughout the town that I walked by daily. I am so happy to have a deeper understanding of the history of Aspen and how it has become the music / art / thought leader that it is today. Well worth it particularly for the reasonable price and ability to ask any question that occurred to me (it was a small tour). I would recommend it to everyone - the walking was easy but covered a meaningful amount of downtown Aspen.

Off The Beaten Path tour was wonderful! I loved learning about Aspen's history while exploring some…read moreof its nature. Dean was a terrific guide. Highly recommended tour!

Like I said in the other post, NINA you are truly born to be a theatrical star. The history of…read moreAspen and the way you broke it down. You had our group at Hello. By the way, amazing costume, it was appropriate. You engaged the group, you made it fun, you made it interactive, and you made us feel like we were part of something. I would definitely urge people to book a tour. It was well worth it. I also like that you walked us around Aspen showing us buildings that had been in the inklings of Aspen's growth. I also like the knowledge you have installed in us. Like I had mention in my other review, I came to Aspen not knowing anything, and now here I am at work in San Diego, telling people all about the History of Aspen through your stories and the pictures I took on my phone. 5 stars all the way!

We did a two-hour historical tour that included a visit to two museums, being driven around the…read moredowntown and West end in an electric open vehicle. The leader of the tour wore period type clothing and was fun and informative. I have been coming to Aspen for 20 years but still learned an enormous amount of info.

A nice field trip from the Aspen area and a pleasant drive south. Interesting to see the massive…read moremarble slabs. Good to know how some places are their namesake.

Stopped here to ask about lunch & to find a loo in Marble yesterday, a town of 133 people,…read moreaccording to the 2020 U.S. Census, and a town my dad loved & showed me in 2008, and met beautiful people, Lynn and Vickie, who listened to my love for my dad, gave me hugs, and gave me a map to find the happy public restrooms in this friendly artist & historic marble quarry mountain town, beloved my dad & now me. After enlightening & encouraging chit chats with both Lynn & Vickie inside, Vickie gave me a tour outside of her husband, Rex Branson's, and her art work, which I found beautiful & fascinating. I asked if I could take pictures, and got their business card, then found them online later. Inquired if/how they deliver, and they do & can! And they can guide me as to all the equipment I'd need on the other end to receive such a huge, heavy piece of beautiful white marble art work, hopefully / potentially one day for my dad's, now my, house in Denver, in our backyard, as a heartfelt tribute to my dad & our journey here. Per Wikipedia, the white marble from this historic quarry has been used in Washington, D.C., for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (important to me, given my dad was a Vietnam Veteran, and my grandfather a WWII Veteran) and the Washington Monument. It's also been used in equally important cities to my dad & me: San Francisco and New York City. Absolutely loved meeting & chatting with Lynn & Vickie yesterday, as it was exactly what I needed, and the purpose for this mountain trip! To remind me of my roots, and to help me fall back in love with my home state of Colorado. I had so many questions for Vickie about how they carve marble into round, smooth shapes, and she invited me back to watch them make art in July. I can't wait to return next summer!

This is an amazing place. Oldest, and highest elevation,…read more standing synagogue west of the Mississippi. Construction & Dedication on Rosh Hashanah, 1884. 10,152 ft elevation, difficult to bake a good Challah.

The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and the building is a beautiful and well-restored piece of…read moreJewish history. While a very small Jewish community remains in Leadville, the town was once home to a thriving community. Why they came, what the did, what institutions they built, etc capture the history of Jews in America. The place is small, so the visit won't take long, but it is well worth it.

Aspen's history comes alive and is well presented inside the museum. Upstairs they have 1000s of…read moreposters, photos, info boards and memorabilia that show Aspens history decade by decade. Our greeter/docent, Jane was a walking encyclopedia of fun facts and interesting stories about Aspen. It was easy to visualize Aspen's growth and how it evolved from humble beginnings as a poor mining town to the Aspen we all know as the place that only the very rich can afford to ski and play and live.

The museum does a fantastic job at giving you a glimpse of Aspen's history, segmented into…read moredifferent decades. Susie was working the front desk when we visited and was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the history of Aspen and had lots of neat "folklore" stories to add. She also gave us some fantastic recommendations on some other things to do in Aspen that were a little more off the beaten path. Would definitely recommend coming here!

We lucked out and got a personal Salida Sam tour from Steven Chapman (author of the Salida Sam…read morebooks)! We filled out the waiver online before the tour. There's free parking near the F Street Bridge, including fairly large lots on the other side from Riverside Park. We learned a lot about the history of Salida, the architecture, and some exciting historical events all within a few blocks on F Street! It was a beautiful day. The trees were flowering. Tourist season hadn't quite started, yet. It was an easy walk and there was often seating, if needed. Along the way, we passed some lovely eateries. We walked along the riverwalk afterwards, ate at a local restaurant, and bought stuff after window shopping. For those who play Pokemon Go, there were 2 gyms and many Pokestops along the way. That colorful tree (gym) really is a colorful tree! Go find it!

Fun tour through downtown with various stops & stories. Everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a nice…read moreway to spend the evening. Salida is a great little town. Highly recommend!

My sister was visiting from the East Coast and has always loved any opportunity to spend time with…read morehorses. JR arranged for Ally to take my sister on a tour of the wild horses in the Bookcliffs. This was the highlight of her visit. Ally was kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. My sister was paired with an elegant Percheron named Martini. A perfect gentleman. Thank you Ally and JR!

JR Carriage's horse and carriage rides through the Palisade wineries offer an exceptional…read moreexperience for wine enthusiasts and tourists alike. The service is highly praised for its scenic tours through the heart of Grand Valley's Wine Country, allowing visitors to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the vineyards and the historical charm of Palisade. Guests often highlight the knowledgeable and friendly drivers who enhance the tour with interesting insights about the area. The experience includes stops at prestigious vineyards, providing ample opportunities to taste a variety of exquisite wines. This unique and relaxing way to explore the wineries makes JR Carriage's service a memorable highlight of any visit to the region. Highly recommend JR Carriage for your trip to Palisade.

We had such a wonderful experience with K10 Adventures in Tincup/Almont, CO! My son and I rented a…read moreside-by-side, and I'll admit that at 64 years old I wasn't completely sure what to expect. Trace, the owner, was incredibly kind, informative, patient, and accommodating. He made sure we understood everything before we headed out, and I felt comfortable and confident the entire time. The side-by-side was very well maintained and worked perfectly throughout our trip. I had no trouble driving it or riding on the roads and trails, and we were able to just relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about the equipment. The trails themselves were so much fun, with absolutely beautiful mountain views and vistas along the way. Trace gave us great recommendations based on what we were looking for, and our favorite was a trail that followed an old railroad line up the mountain. It was such a unique and memorable ride, with incredible scenery along the way. Trace really helped make the experience special. Whether you're experienced with ATVs and side-by-sides or completely new to them, I would absolutely recommend K10 Adventures. We had a fantastic time and would happily do it again!

This was one of the high points of our CO trip. It is worth the drive to get away from the busy…read moreareas. We got an experience that we would not have had anywhere else. Thank you K10!

Really fun tour that went way back into the mine. Very informative and they made it fun! Would even…read morego again!

From the second we met the german shepherd, this place could do no wrong in our dog loving eyes…read more When the pup joined our group photo, we couldn't have been happier. We got off to a bumpy start here as there was a mechanical issue the day prior that canceled our initial reservation. Thankfully, they were able to move some stuff around and make it work for us on our second day in town so we could enjoy the snow ride, which was high on our list as a bunch of Southern California girls who never see the snow. We arrived all bundled up but the blankets in the sleigh were much appreciated as well. After our sleigh ride, they offered to give us a tour of the mine as well, which was an unexpected but nice gesture.

This is Definitely A Must Do Tour! The Maroon Bells Tour. This is an Event for an Individual,…read moreCouple, or Family! The views are Life Changing! This is a Very Safe, Educational, and Amazing experience of the Eyes, Mind, and Soul. There are so many facets to the views that you will be Truly Pleased with your choice. Without fail. The Guides Lucas and Jesus were very Friendly, accommodating, Educational, and just Wonderful Guys! The equipment was fun and safe and the handles on the snowmobiles were warmed so it kept your hands warm. Dress warm and bring sunglasses. If you take the tour at 2:30 or later than GET THEIR 30 Minutes Before Your Scheduled Tour Time! Take the RFTA from the Main Bus Hub in Aspen. You want to get on the North Highlands bus. It is the Castle Maroon Bus but it goes to North Highlands. When you get to the final stop at the Lodge in Aspen Highlands the T Lazy 7 Chevy Suburban is there to get you or you can call their number and they will come and get you at the Lodge IF you don't drive to the Lazy 7 Ranch.

This was the best experience for a girls trip!! Our guides Sam and Grayson were so helpful,…read moreeducational and funny!! This excursion is for any skill level. There's a nice halfway point for beautiful scenic views and they served hot drinks - hot chocolate, hot apple cider and tea. There is a restroom at the lodge and at the halfway point. Highly recommend for a group trip! The full activity was about 2-2.5 hours.