Exploring Aspen by Bike: A Guide
As summer unfurls its vibrant energy in Aspen, MOLLIE offers the perfect launchpad for your adventures. Enhance your stay by utilizing our Bluejay electric bikes, allowing you to effortlessly explore Aspen’s charming downtown or discover exhilarating new adventures. MOLLIE truly is your ideal home base for an unforgettable, personalized summer.
With so many attractions in downtown Aspen, save time and energy by exploring the hotspots effortlessly on an electric bike. Start your journey at the John Denver Sanctuary, an ideal spot for quiet meditation or a peaceful picnic. Let The Song Garden guide you through the sanctuary, where the iconic singer’s lyrics are etched into native river boulders, forming a circle representing the circle of life as a musical score. This idyllic location makes it instantly clear where the inspiration for “Rocky Mountain High” was found.
Discover another downtown Aspen gem: the Aspen Art Museum, open Tuesday through Sunday with free admission. Spend your time leisurely exploring captivating contemporary exhibits, then elevate your visit by heading to the rooftop. There, you can enjoy a delightful lunch from Swedish Hill Cafe, accompanied by sweeping views of Aspen Mountain – the perfect setting for a sunny summer afternoon.
Combine outdoor activity with fascinating learning by biking to ACES (Aspen Center for Environmental Studies). This accessible destination allows you to effortlessly reach an afternoon dedicated to Aspen’s incredible wildlife. Participate in their insightful birding programs to spot local species, and don’t miss the captivating Birds of Prey demonstrations for an educational and thrilling close-up with magnificent raptors.
For those curious about Aspen’s rich past, embark on a short journey just beyond the bustling town center to the Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum. This fascinating historical site offers a compelling glimpse into the early days of Aspen’s development, showcasing the enduring legacy of both mining and ranching that shaped this unique mountain community. Wander through authentic structures and exhibits, immersing yourself in the lives of the pioneers who built Aspen from the ground up.
For a unique artistic excursion, make your way to the Aspen Meadows Resort. This sprawling campus, home to the Aspen Institute, is a living testament to Bauhaus art and architecture, largely designed by the influential artist Herbert Bayer. Spend an afternoon gliding through the grounds, where buildings, sculptures, and landscapes are meticulously integrated into a “total work of art.” Explore outdoor installations, visit the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies (often offering free admission to its exhibitions), and immerse yourself in the minimalist, functional beauty that defines the Bauhaus aesthetic.
This summer, explore Aspen entirely on your terms. Whether you choose a leisurely joyride through town or venture onto scenic trails, MOLLIE’s fleet of Bluejay electric bikes empowers you to discover every adventure at your own pace.