Take a page out of Eric's book and hit the links! Your drives will go farther because of the sweet mountain air (aka elevation). There are many golf clubs in the area to choose from, including, but not limited to: - Red Sky Ranch is a private club boasting an 18-hole Tom Fazio and Greg Norman-designed course with panoramic views of the Rockies - The Beaver Creek Golf Club was designed by noted course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and is known and respected for its long, narrow, challenging fairways and its stunning scenery. - Vail Golf Club's mountain-style, 18-hole course features unique fairways, smooth putting surfaces, and a scenic layout amidst the White River National Forest.
Treat yourself to a mountain spa day at one of the many resorts in town. Unsure which to choose? Just ask the wedding officiant, Martin, who is also our resident spa expert! RockResorts Spas • Sonnenalp Spa • Spa at Four Seasons • The Spa at Gravity Haus Vail • The Spa at Grand Hyatt Vail • Well & Being Spa at The Hythe • Bloom Spa at the Sebastian
There is a ton of great hiking around Vail, so pack your gym shoes and hit the trails. Don't forget that you'll be dealing with some serious elevation so take your time and pack plenty of water! Our favorite hikes include lakes or waterfalls and lucky for us, there are plenty of those in the Vail area.
Explore all that the Vail Wine Classic has to offer August 7-10. Sip wines from the West Coast to France with 100+ wineries featured at the Grand Tastings. General Admission: 3-5:30p MST, starting at $129.38 (including fees)
Coloradans love their beer, so pop around to some local breweries and bars in Vail to try the local brews. Vail Brewing Company • The George • Pepi’s • The Red Lion • Archetype Distillery
From large rivers to intimate lakes and creeks, there’s a spot for every angler to cast their line when fishing in Vail. If you're looking for an expert opinion, we recommend reaching out to our favorite angler, Frank Chambers, otherwise feel free to take these recommendations from google: Gore Creek • Eagle River • Colorado River If you're in need of some additional expert insight check out some local guides and outfitters: Gore Creek Fly Fisherman, Paragon Guides, Sage Outdoor Adventures, Minturn Anglers, Colorado Angling Company, Vail Valley Anglers and Trout Trickers.
Stroll through the highest-elevation botanical garden in the world and learn more about alpine vegetation. Bonus- it's free!
Grab your cowboy boots and hats and hit the trails of Vail on a horse! There are plenty of local stables and ranches to choose from- yeehaw! Vail Stables • Piney River Ranch • 4 Eagle Ranch Stables • Lakota Guides • Bearcat Stables
Vail is home to miles and miles of mountain-biking singletrack that’ll get the heart pumping. Here are a few suggestions recommended by Discover Vail: - The North Trail features 12 miles of trail — from Davos Road to Spraddle Creek. Shaded by shimmering aspen stands, these trails are loved because of the ease to access them and stunning scenery that showcases Vail Mountain, the Gore Range and Holy Cross. - Meadow Mountain has a bit of everything — a long grind up a dirt road through open meadows, a little historical cabin, a fabulous descent through a large aspen forest and more singletrack on the 4-mile Everkrisp trail - Son of Buffeher is a big ride (20.6 miles and a 3,000-foot elevation gain)
Vail’s whitewater-rafting opportunities are as varied as they are bountiful, ranging from class I to V. Guided-rafting-trip options are available for full days, half days and quick trips from Class I up to Class V rapids on the Eagle, Colorado and Arkansas rivers. Here are a few recommendations: Timberline Tours • Lakota Guides • Sage Outdoor Adventures • Colorado Adventure Guides • Turtle Tubing