Fruit Sources: You can pick your own organic peaches at JJ Orchards (41194 Lamborn Dr.; 970-527-4322). The farm stand at historic Stahl Orchards (4006 O-90 Dr.; 970-527-3100; stahlorchards.com) displays a bounty of homegrown fruit. The Kropp family of First Fruits Organic Farms (4049 O Rd.; 970-527-6122) sell at their shed (call first), at the Boulder farmers market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and at the Aspen farmers market on Saturdays. Orchard Valley Farms (15836 Black Bridge Rd.; 970-527-6838; orchardvalleyfarms.com) is a good bet for organic fruit, also by mail order. The Valley Organic Growers Association has a list of members on its Web site (www.vogaco.org/members.shtml). —D.K.
Staying There
Aspen Meadows Resort Airy Bauhaus suites, enveloped by high peaks, on the campus of the Aspen Institute (845 Meadows Rd.; 800-452-4240; aspenmeadows.com; from $165).
Hotel Lenado Homey meets modern in this inn with rough-hewn wooden beds and a cozy breakfast room (200 S. Aspen St.; 800-321-3457; hotellenado.com; from $265).
The Little Nell A classy, clubby Relais & Châteaux at the base of Aspen Mountain. Rooms have thick comforters and gas fireplaces, and a welcoming restaurant, Montagna, serves seasonal American food (675 E. Durant Ave.; 970-920-4600; thelittlenell.com; from $405).
Eating There
Ajax Tavern Celebrity-spotting and burgers at the base of the gondola (685 E. Durant Ave.; 970-920-9333).
Cache Cache Sophisticated bistro food meets its design match indoors and out (205 S. Mill St.; 888-511-3835).
Gusto Ristorante Colorful salads and thin-crust pizzas in a room built for buzz (415 E. Main St.; 970-925-8222).
Matsuhisa Aspen Get your Nobu fix at this outpost in a Victorian house and sip sake in the hip new lounge (303 E. Main St.; 970-544-6628).
Mogador Cutting-edge Moroccan and Spanish food; a big late-night scene (430 E. Hyman Ave.; 970-429-1072).
Pine Creek Cookhouse Regional fish and game go upscale in a log cabin in the woods (970-925-1044).
Piñons High-end, creative American cooking with a glorious view (105 S. Mill St.; 970-920-2021).
Six89 In nearby Carbondale, Mark Fischer gets inventive with dishes like braised veal cheeks with blue cheese agnolotti (689 Main St.; 970-963-6890). Fischer’s Phat Thai offers Bangkok standards in a trendy, loftlike space (343 Main St.; 970-963-7001).
Topper’s Neighborhood joint with a reggae beat and sandwiches, pizzas, and salads to eat in or take out (300 Puppy Smith St.; 970-920-0069).
The Wild Fig Where the action is—along with wonderful Mediterranean-style food (315 E. Hyman Ave.; 970-925-5160).
Woody Creek Tavern Bike to this eccentric dive seven miles out of town for cheap Mexican eats and homemade pies (Woody Creek; 970-923-4585).
Being There
Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshops in clay, painting, printmaking, and more. June through September (970-923-3181; andersonranch.org).
Aspen Art Museum Showcase for the contemporary—renowned and local (590 N. Mill St.; 970-925-8050; aspenartmuseum.org).
Aspen Farmers Market Colorado-grown produce, arts and crafts, and live music. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June through October (E. Hopkins St.).
The Aspen Institute Explore the issues, from Einstein’s theories to global warming (202-736-5800; aspeninstitute.org).
Aspen Music Festival World-class chamber music and orchestral performances and daily master classes. June 22 through August 22 (970-925-9042; aspenmusicfestival.com).
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet A fine local company and modern greats. July 15 through August 18 (970-925-6098; aspensantafeballet.com).
Aspen Theatre in the Park A company that can do Molière as well as Marsha Norman. July 1 through August 29 (970-925-9313; aspentip.org).
Cooking School of Aspen Classes, demos, and a gourmet shop (800-603-6004; cookingschoolofaspen.com).
The Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant Satirical cabaret theater features (hysterical) topical revues (300 E. Hyman Ave; 970-925-1455; cpalace.net).
The Great Outdoors For bike rentals, try Aspen Velo (465 N. Mill St.; 970-925-1495; aspenvelo.com), and for kayaks, Aspen Kayak School (970-925-4433; aspenkayak.com). Visit Aspen Expeditions (970-927-7625; aspenexpeditions.com) for rock-climbing, mountaineering, and paragliding trips; Blazing Adventures (970-925-5405; blazingadventures.com) for raft, bike, jeep, and hot air balloon excursions; Maroon Bells Outfitters (970-920-4677; maroonbellsaspen.com) for horses and guides; and Aspen Trout Guides (970-925-6775) for fly-fishing trips.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Two festivals (June and Labor Day weekend), and free concerts from June 23 through August 26 (970-925-8050; jazzaspen.org).
Wheeler Opera House Attend concerts, films, and lectures beneath a starry ceiling (320 E. Hyman Ave.; 970-920-5770; wheeleroperahouse.com).
Shopping There
Aspen Inside Housewarming-gift heaven, from ceramics to stuff for the kids (312 E. Hyman Ave.; 970-544-3611).
Distractions Designer garb from the new generation, such as Zac Posen and Proenza Schouler (465 E. Hopkins Ave.; 970-544-9946).
Explore Booksellers and Bistro Endless rooms crammed with fine reads, and a bistro for soups, salads, and sweets (221 E. Main St.; 970-925-5336).
Gorsuch Ltd. High-end Alpine clothes and housewares (419 E. Cooper Ave.; 970-925-7576).
Henry Béguelin Gorgeous Italian leather shoes, bags, and home accessories (614 E. Cooper Ave.; 970-920-2925).
Les Chefs D’Aspen Vietri plates, sturdy linens, Calphalon pots, and cookbooks (405 S. Hunter St.; 970-925-6217).
Susie’s Ltd. Where Aspen women send last season’s Prada and Armani (623 E. Hopkins St.; 970-920-2376). —Jocelyn Zuckerman and Reenie Kinney
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