Aspen, CO, (Oct. 5, 2021 at 8a.m. ET) Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Aspen, Colorado recognized as the #1 Small City in the United States.

More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot about the places they can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. The full list of winners can be found here.

“Aspen is honored to be recognized as Condé Nast Travelers’ Best Small City,” stated Eliza Voss, Vice President, Destination Marketing of Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA). We appreciate the recognition from such a prestigious publication and are flattered to sit alongside so many other wonderful destinations. This award underscores that our small-town charm with big-city amenities resonates with visitors and residents alike. Aspen stands out as an authentic mountain town focused on responsible tourism, rich in arts & cultural offerings, with history around every corner, and year-round recreational opportunities for all abilities.”

The 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Travelers’ website cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

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