Silver Queen Gondola

Aspen, Colorado, US

The Silver Queen Gondola in Aspen, Colorado, is the city’s top-rated attraction. For $40 it shuttles you up to the 11,000‑foot summit, where you can take in sweeping mountain panoramas, enjoy on‑site dining, and reach trails for hiking or skiing.

Why choose Silver Queen Gondola

You’ll experience a seamless ascent that lets you soak the high‑altitude scenery without a hike, and the summit’s restaurants and trailheads give you immediate access to outdoor adventure that other lifts don’t provide.

Best for: First-timers · Couples · Families · Photography

Start your Aspen adventure with the gondola

Begin with the Silver Queen Gondola for panoramic views, then explore nearby dining before heading back to town.

1. Morning — Silver Queen Gondola
2. 11:00 — Paradise Bakery & Cafe
3. Lunch — White House Tavern

Visit tips

• Ride early to avoid the longest lines at the base station.
• Dress in layers; temperatures drop quickly at the summit.
• Ride early morning to beat the busiest crowds.
• Allow 2–3 hours for the ride and summit activities.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 2–3 hours — including ride and summit activities
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00 — fewer crowds
• Entry: $40 — Ticket includes round‑trip gondola ride
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.6 by 446 reviewers
• Tags: panoramic views, mountain access, skiing, family friendly

Nearby attractions

• White House Tavern — restaurant, 6 min walk
• Aspen Hickory House — restaurant, 16 min walk
• Matsuhisa — restaurant, 6 min walk
• Paradise Bakery & Cafe — bakery, 2 min walk
• New York Pizza Aspen — restaurant, 4 min walk
• Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection — hotel, 7 min walk

More things to do in Aspen

• White House Tavern
• Maroon Bells
• Aspen Hickory House
• Independence Pass
• Matsuhisa
• Buttermilk Mountain

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