You Can Live Off The Grid In This Colorado Town That Is Considered The Best In The Country

Do you ever wish that you could get away for a day (a week, a month, or even a year?) to go off the grid and escape the ordinary? What if we told you that not only can you get away for a day, but forever? Intrigued? Then you will want to visit (or move to!) this Colorado town that is considered to be the best for living off grid in Colorado. In fact, it is also thought to be the best place to live off grid in the entire country. Read on to learn more about this different (for some) form of living in Colorado!

Welcome to Aspen, Colorado!

Not only is it one of the most beautiful places in the state, it is also one of the best cities for off-grid living in Colorado!

Okay, Aspen? We know what you are thinking, and there is something to this, according to some of the best livability resources out there.

Just being in Aspen in general makes it easy to unplug and unwind from this fast-paced, online world.

Aspen may be well-known, but now is your chance to truly experience it.

And one of the ways to do this is by putting your phone away and really taking in the scenic beauty.

A few bonus points:

Aspen has tons of breathtaking nature that boasts little to no cell or wifi service! How's that for getting away from it all?

Incorporated in 1881, Aspen was originally a silver mining camp.

It continued to transform with the times into what is now one of the biggest tourist destinations in Colorado.

In addition to Aspen, there are other cities rated as good ones for living off grid.

These include Sedona, Arizona; Cloudcroft, New Mexico; and Gig Harbor, Washington (pictured).

There is so much more to learn more about charming Aspen.

You'll just have to visit to find out!

Off-grid living in Colorado can be pretty spectacular, especially if you do it in Aspen! This town is wonderful for so many reasons - the fact that it's a great place to live in general is just another reason to love it! Do you think you can you live off grid in Colorado? Why or why not?

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For even more to see and do around Aspen, you will want to check out Plan A Day Trip To St. Benedict’s, A Beautiful Monastery In Colorado. And if you'd rather stay at a hotel in Aspen, then you might consider The Sky Residences at W Aspen.

If you’re still in the mood for more Centennial State adventures, take a look at this video about beautiful Hanging Lake and Spouting Rock: