Activities
Get Outside!
There are endless outdoor activities to do this time of year. Mountain biking - beginners can cruise down easy gravel roads, pros can send it on the advanced trails (bike and gear rentals available in the village). Hiking - up Vail mountain to Eagle's Nest for lunch or take surrounding trails to waterfalls and alpine lakes. Booth Falls, Pitkin Lake, and Bighorn Creek are some of our favorites and all stops on the local bus system. Golf - Vail Golf Club, Eagle-Vail Golf Club and Beaver Creek Golf Club are all easily accessible and world class courses. Fly Fishing - guided tours right outside the front door. Check out Gore Creek Fly Fisherman or Vail Valley Anglers.
Vail Farmers' Market
The Vail Farmers Market has an incredible array of food, art, live music and Bernese Mountain dogs. There is a smaller "Meadow Market" on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm, and a larger event on Sundays 9:30am-3:30pm. Great option for Thursday arrival activity or before heading out on Sunday.
Dining Options
The food scene in Vail is tough to beat. You can't go wrong but here are some of our favorites: Brunch Vintage - French brasserie-style restaurant serving Champagne Brunch Lunch Alepenrose - Schnitzel, Alpen-Spritz, and Shot Boards in a cool Bavarian vibe Blü Cow - Swiss Hot Dog that will change your life Dinner Sweet Basil - Arguably the best meal in Vail Village, Michelin recommended Mountain Standard - Colorado-inspired food and cocktails Almresi - Upscale Bavarian cuisine in a cozy European setting Root & Flower - Amazing cocktails and wine list with fun sharable meal options Slope Room - Modern bar and restaurant inside Gravity Haus social club
Grab a Drink!
Red Lion - Famous Après spot in the heart of the Village with live music and cold beer Shakedown - Awesome music and vibes in this fun basement bar Garfinkles - Sports bar with great outdoor space in Lionshead Bad Kitty Lounge - Enjoy an espresso martini beneath a ski-boot disco ball Note: please remember that you are at altitude - pace yourself!
