Below is a fun list of activities to keep the weekend busy! I have also added some recommendations for national parks and areas of Colorado within the region that are a must see if anyone is extending their stay
Vail
Vail, CO 81657
Vail's official website
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
522 South Frontage Road East, Vail, CO 81657
Botanical Garden in Vail Village
Paragon Guides
210 Edwards Village Boulevard, Edwards, CO 81632
Lots of hiking trails!
Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola
660 Lionshead Place, Vail, CO 81657
Take a scenic gondola ride!
Vail Stables
915 Spraddle Creek Road, Vail, CO 81657
Horseback riding and GOAT YOGA!
Colorado Rafting Company
204 Ryan Gulch Road, Silverthorne, CO 80498
White Water Rafting
Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse
1775 Sunburst Drive, Vail, CO 81657
Several Golfing options
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
If you are extending your stay this is a must see park!
Rocky Mountain National Park
CO
Another must see park for a trip extension
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
CO
very cool national park
Dinosaur Ridge
CO 80401
Great park for kids to explore
Estes Park
Estes Park, CO 80517
Town close to RMNP and if you’re a Stephen King fan touring or staying at the Stanley Hotel is a must. The Shining was inspired by his stay in room 217 in 1974