Well, you've talked us into it! My husband and I have decided to stay two nights in Aspen. It sounds beautiful and right up our alley!

Now, I just have to decide if I want to bite the bullet and keep our reservations at the St. Regis (which looks VERY nice), or try to find something a little less $$$

I could also use some restaurant recommendations for Aspen. I may start a new thread.

Thanks again.

When you get to Aspen you will find magazines that have many of the restaurants in town with their menus included. It's really helpful for getting an idea of what you want to eat and where. Don't worry about what to do; you'll find info around with more ideas than you can find time for!

We liked the more home-spun restaurants in Aspen best. Johnny McGuires serves up a mean breakfast sandwich - just the thing to keep you hiking all morning long. And the burgers at Ajax Tavern were great. As were the burgers at Little Annie's. Also, we had a good meal at Blue Maize.

We did not like the scene at Jimmy's, but it seemed to be a local favorite.

The historic Hotel Jerome in 'downtown' Aspen has a nice upscale restaurant, and its bar is infamous. The Jerome is an interesting place to see, at least. The service there is impeccable. The building itself and its furnishings give you a peek into the past.

If you get over to Glenwood, Florinda's Italian restaurant & Juicy Lucy's Steak House are my favorites. Also, I love to take the gondola up to the Glenwood Caverns and have lunch at the Exclamation Point restaurant> the food isn't exceptionally good but with that view, who cares!!! I love the cave tour and also try the bike path through the canyon (when you rent the bike, they take you to the trailhead & you ride back to glenwood along the river> easy & spectacular!!)
I am a Vail local so somewhat partial!!You'll love the amphitheater concert! IMO Best Vail restaurants are Sweet Basil, Kelly Liken, Larkspur. For a great casual dinner, walk across the street from the Sonnenalp to La Botega for great pasta!
Most locals hit restaurants in Edwards (about 15 miles west> fun restaurants & shopping) Fiesta's for Mexican can't be beat.
Enjoy your stay!

Thank you for your suggestions.

We are looking forward to our trip.