Becca & Jake

Activities & Dining

Activity recommendations are listed first and restaurant recommendations are second. We recommend reservations, especially for dinner. We provided restaurant recommendations for all price ranges. Since we are in a touristy mountain town, if you are more budget conscious, we would recommend looking at menu pricing prior to making a reservation.

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

522 South Frontage Road East, Vail, CO 81657

Located just a 30 minute walk from Lionshead along the Gore Creek Trail the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden. There is no required admission fee, but donations are highly suggested.

Booth Falls Hike

The Booth Falls Trail is a moderate hike outside of Vail. We recommend going early as there is limited parking and it gets crowded. The views from the falls are worth the elevation gain!

Berrypicker Trail Hike

This hike is not for the faint of heart. It starts of hard and just continues the entire way up the front slopes of Vail. Gorgeous views and hopefully some pretty golden aspens!

Gore Creek Trail

The Gore Creek Trail is a paved multiuse trail perfect for walks and bike rides. You can rent bikes from multiple places in town or your hotel may have them as an amenity.

Scenic Gondola Ride

Gondola One in Vail Village and the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead operate from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $55 for adults.

Mountain Biking

There are multiple options for Mountain Biking in the Vail area, including on the Vail slopes. Taking the chairlift up with the bikes is a lot easier than biking up the mountain!

Vail Sunday Farmers Market

The Vail Farmers Market is a can't miss if you are around Sunday morning. It is located in Vail Village

Additional Hikes in Vail

Please see Vail's website for recommendations on other hikes in the Vail area!

Montauk Seafood Grill

549 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657

We know, we know, this is a seafood recommendation in the middle of the Rockies. However, since Becca is from New England and Jake is from Alaska, you can trust our recommendation!! This is a fun spot for an nice date night out.

El Segundo Vail

223 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Great elevated Mexican/tacos and the margs do not disappoint! Note - if you are are member of the wedding party, this is where the rehearsal dinner is being held.

Vendetta's Restaurant

291 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81658

Vendetta's has two different experiences. There is a formal dining room downstairs for dinner. Would definitely recommend a reservation. There is also a bar area upstairs serving pizza and other more casual items.

Mountain Standard

193 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Russell's Restaurant

228 Bridge Street, Vail, CO 81657

Bully Ranch Restaurant

20 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657

More casual, good spot for pub food

Up the Creek

223 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Great lunch spot by the river!

Big Bear Bistro

297 Hanson Ranch Road, Vail, CO 81657

Great sandwiches! Easy to grab to go and take on a hike or walk. If you are going on a walk, you can sit by one of the numerous picnic tables along the Gore Creek.

Pazzo's Pizzeria

122 East Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Grab a slice or a whole pie. Located across from the Vail Village Vail Brewing Company location, you can also grab pizza and bring it into the brewery. That's what Jake and Becca plan to do for Thursday night welcome drinks!

Vintage

12 Vail Road, Vail, CO 81657

Our favorite affordable breakfast/brunch in town!

Ludwig's Breakfast