Things To Do
Harry A. Nottingham Park
Located in the center of Avon, it's within walking distance of any hotel you stay at in town. There is a pretty walking/biking pathway around the perimeter of the lake. Additionally, you can rent paddle boards, paddle boats, fish, swim, picnic on the beach, play pickleball...there is something for everyone. During the summer they always have live music and yoga classes on the weekends at the pavilion adjacent to the lake as well.
El Segundo
Delicious taqueria and tequila bar in Vail Village. As Eli says, "it's BOOOMMMMBBB". We highly recommend the Friend of the Devil margarita.
Kirby Cosmo's BBQ Bar
Fun indoor/outdoor BBQ joint on the main street in Minturn. Highly recommend the Cowboy Cup. You'll definitely need a nap after.
NOVA Guides
15% Discount on all activities the week of the wedding (side-by-side, Jeep, fly fishing, archery). Excursions start/end at our wedding reception location! Call to book.
Mango's Mountain Grill
A neat western bar & grill tucked away in the mountains. It's worth the 20min drive from Avon for the views of the mountains the the infamous Red Cliff Bridge pictured.
Venture Sports
Outfitter for bike rentals (road, cruiser, ebike, mountain). There are some awesome trails around Nottingham Lake, along the Eagle River, Vail Pass Path along I-70 and down any of the ski mountains. High Gear Cyclery is another solid, smaller outfitter in Avon.
Gondola to Mid-Vail
Address is to Vail Village Parking (free). Follow signs through the village to Gondola 1 at the base of the mountain. Purchase tickets for the day to ride to the top and enjoy the views! There are some awesome hikes from the top of the gondola along with a laid back "Beach Bar", lawn chairs and cornhole.
Shrine Pass
Enjoy the hike/drive up Shrine Pass by starting at the CDOT Rest Area outside Vail. There is parking lot towards the top and plenty of spots to get out and hike around. This is where we took our engagement photos!
Hiking
There is a surplus of beautiful hiking trails around Avon/Beaver Creek/Vail. Some of our favorites have been on the North side of I-70 opposite the ski mountain towns, such as the North Loop Trail (Aspen's galore), Lost Lake Trail, Red & Blue Mountain...the list is never ending. You can't go wrong!