Everyone who knows Aspen will probably tell you to visit the Maroon Bells, and now I'm one of the people telling you to go, too. Entirely worth it and the opposite of overrated, the Maroon Bells are enormous bell-shaped peaks that stack 14,000 feet above the Maroon Valley. They are the most photographed mountains in North America, and it's easy to see why.
Pro tip: Cars aren't allowed past 8 a.m. during the Summer, but closer to sunrise is the ideal time to go anyway. Get there before the lake is lined with tourists, and enjoy the serene environment without any distractions. You can bring your pets or pack a picnic to set up a spot across from the bells in the open, grassy area.
