Basalt Colorado - If you enjoy the intoxicating sound of a rushing river, Basalt, Colorado is where you will want to take your next vacation. Perfectly situated at the junction of two gold medal trout streams, it's a guaranteed escape from reality. Once a turn-of-the-century old west railroad town, Basalt reflects the true spirit of the Roaring Fork-Frying Pan Valleys. Abundant shopping, art galleries, and gourmet dining await you. Just a short drive to another world, Basalt is the nearest thing to small-town heaven within a 20 minute drive of the world-class ski slopes, music and dance festivals, and cultural activities of Aspen/Snowmass. Come experience Basalt and the awesome Colorado outdoors ...you won't want to leave!