There’s a reason the one-percent chose Aspen as their winter playground. In addition to the unparalleled scenery of the Elk Mountain Range and world-class skiing with a gondola that whisks skiers to the summit from the middle of downtown, there is culture and five-star sophistication that can rival any major city. Anchored in mining-era Victorian charm is cutting-edge modernity, such as the iconic, Shengru Ban-designed Aspen Art Museum—not to mention more than 80 bars and restaurants and more designer boutiques per capita than Madison Avenue.