3Aspen, Colorado
You really don’t need to be an experienced skier to recognize the name “Aspen.” But readers should know that this spot scored for providing winter sports lovers with a skiing experience that some call “iconic.” Aspen is often honored as “the best place to go skiing” in the country.
Aspen’s four ski areas are Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Every year both average Joes and the global elite travel here for any and every skiing activity one can imagine. You don’t need to be a professional-level skier to master skiing in a place that experiences roughly 25 feet of snowfall. Veteran visitors recommend staying at the popular Inn at Aspen.
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