Aspen is located approximately four hours west of Denver. This is a perfect place to check out an Aspen inn or Aspen bed and breakfast. Every summer, Food & Wine Magazine hosts their prestigious epicurean event in the heart of Aspen. Culinary stars, chefs, and premium winemakers flock to this three day event to show and share their passion for food, wine, and entertainment. Aspen celebrates their 4th of July with an annual town celebration. This celebration includes a parade, jet flyby, and spectacular fireworks over the mountains. Many tourists come in the winter to ski in Aspen. The Ajax, the Aspen Highlands, Snowmass Mountain, and Buttermilk mountain are four of the more famous locations for skiing. The Roaring Fork Valley, which extends approximately 50 miles long, is a great place for fly fishing and white-water rafting. Hickory House Ribs is a family-owned Aspen ribhouse that has served such celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Madeleine Albright. It is famous for their baby back ribs. Another place to enjoy fine dining is Brunelleschi's, which is a local Italian restaurant that serves a variety of specialty pizzas, homemade pastas, and refreshing salads. Aspen is a great place to check into a B&B and be close to a variety of activities, great lodging, and fine dining. Less