Things To Do
Dining Recommendations
* Restaurants & Bars - Pepi's Bar & Restaurant - Alpenrose - Garfinkel's - Chasing Rabbits - The Shakedown Bar - Vail Brewing Company - Vail Village - The Red Lion - The Bad Kitty Lounge - Tavernetta- Located inside the Four Seasons. If you do not have time for a full dinner, we recommend stopping by the "spritz window" * Breakfast & Coffee - Big Bear Bistro - Loaded Joe's - First Chair - Yeti's Grind
Scenic Gondola Rides
Enjoy breathtaking views while the gondola whisks you up above 10,000ft on either Gondola One (Vail Village) and Eagle Bahn Gondola (Lionshead). Epic Discovery, an outdoor adventure center, is located at the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola. It includes adventure courses, zip lines, a mountain “roller coaster”, tubing hill, climbing wall and bungee trampoline.
Vail Golf Club
Located just minutes from Vail Village, the course is surrounded by stunning scenery. Whether you’re an avid golfer or simply looking to take in the views, it’s a wonderful spot to spend a day in Vail! Tee times are available to book 60 days in advance and often fill up quickly.
Spas
If you are looking to relax and unwind during the weekend, there are variety of spas located in Vail that offer different treatments depending on your price point. *Sonnenalp Spa *Four Seasons Spa *Manor Vail Spa *The RockResorts Spa at The Lodge at Vail
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Visit one of the world's highest botanical gardens, sitting at 8,200 feet elevation in the Rocky Mountains, with over 3,000 alpine plant species on display. Follow the path alongside Gore Creek from Vail Village — called Betty Ford Way — straight into Ford Park. Open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is free.
Gore Creek Path
This a scenic stroll along the Gore Creek with beautiful mountain views and Vail's charming pedestrian bridges. The Gore Creek Path is a flat and paved walking path that is 1.8 mile long that connects Vail Village and Lionshead Village directly.
Strawberry Lane Trailhead
This 2.7 out & back hike starts right at the base of Gondola One, close to the center of Vail Village. This path offers a perfect getaway into the lush mountainside of Vail Mountain. You will climb steeply through breathtaking aspen groves and cross tiny mountain streams on cozy wooden bridges. The trail winds across ski runs that come alive with colorful summer wildflowers. This hike is rated MODERATE by AllTrails
Booth Falls Trailhead
The Booth Falls Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. It is a 4-mile out & back hiking trail that climbs 3,000 feet in elevation as it passes varied scenery including lakes, waterfalls and aspen forests within the Gore Range. Know before you go: this trail is rated HARD and there is no parking at the trail head. You will need to take the free Town of Vail bus with service originating from the Vail Transportation Center but the views are 100% worth it.
Berry Picker Trailhead
Starts at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead Village and climbs roughly 2,200 feet to Eagle’s Nest at the top of Vail Mountain. This hike is about 6.8 miles round-trip if hiked both ways, though most people hike up and take the gondola back down, or vice versa. Note this is a black diamond ski run in winter, so the start is steep and is rated HARD on AllTrails.
Vail Bike Hub
Vail Bike Hub offers a variety of bikes for exploring the scenic Gore Valley Trail, Vail Village, and surrounding mountain trails. Their team can help you choose the right bike for your adventure and provide local trail recommendations and maps.
Kemo Sabe Vail
Looking for a little Western flair while you’re in Vail? Stop by Kemo Sabe, a Vail Village favorite known for its handcrafted cowboy hats, Western-inspired accessories, and one-of-a-kind pieces. Guests can create their own custom hat, add personalized details, and leave with a unique Colorado keepsake.