Silver Queen Gondola Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Silver Queen Gondola. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

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Summer rides on the Silver Queen Gondola cost US$39 for adults and are free for children 6 and under; the ticket price includes one ride up and one ride down. Winter sightseeing rides are US$55 for adults and US$40 for seniors and young visitors 7–17 years old. The cost of ski passes varies, but starts at US$264 for adults.

The Silver Queen Gondola is an excellent attraction for kids. Once you ride to the top, you can experience free concerts, walking, biking, and hiking trails, and even special nature areas and events for children. Plus, the ride itself is exciting for the little ones, as you’ll cruise 11,000 feet (3,350 meters) up from the ground.

The ride on the Silver Queen Gondola takes about 15 minutes each way, but once you reach the top, there’s plenty to do. You can bike, hike, or dine with a view, spending a whole day there. In the winter months, you can ski or shoeshoe. It’s best to factor in at least a half day to fully enjoy this attraction and its natural surroundings.

Yes, with some restrictions. Pets are only allowed to ride in the Silver Queen Gondola during the summer months, and only in cars that feature a paw print. Lift operators can help you find these cars if you’re traveling with your pet.

No, there isn’t free parking at the Silver Queen Gondola. Instead, you can park for a small fee at the Rio Grande Parking Plaza and take a free shuttle that runs to the gondola. You can often find metered street parking in Aspen, but be aware that there’s a 4-hour limit, so you’ll have to plan your gondola trip accordingly.