Aspen, in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is a ski resort town and a year-round destination for outdoor recreation. It was named "Aspen" because of the abundance of aspen trees in the area. It’s one of the most expensive places in the U.S. to buy real estate.

Aspen, in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is a ski resort town and a year-round destination for outdoor recreation. It was named "Aspen" because of the abundance of aspen trees in the area. It’s one of the most expensive places in the U.S. to buy real estate. Photo by CNN’s Haleydraz @Haleydraz #CNNTravel by cnntravel www.instagram.com/p/BAMgDNoFDpf/ via instagram.com/hotelspaschers #Travel via http://flic.kr/p/CQZqYU