If you need to break up the car ride out to Beaver Creek, the town of Dillon and Silverthorne are about halfway! If you need a quick bite to eat on the road, highly recommend Chimayo Grill in Dillon.
Explore the village with shops and pretty views! The village is walkable from any of the lodgings but there is also a free shuttle service to pick you up as well. Some restaurant recommendations in the village: * Dusty Boot Roadhouse * Blue Moose Pizza * Coyote Cafe * Citrea
Vail village is appox. 15 min drive on I-70 East from Beaver Creek. This beautiful village is a wonderful place to explore and shop. Also there are multiple hiking trails nearby to view the changing aspens. Home to numerous delicious restaurants, 10th mountain whiskey, and Vail brewing co. * Alpenrose * La Nonna * Pepi's Bar & Restaurant * Lancelot Restaurant
There are countless gorgeous hikes in Beaver Creek! Highly recommend looking at the Summer Trail Map link or AllTrails app. There is something for everyone with trails ranging from Easy - Moderate - Hard. Bring Water!! :) Recommendations to check out: (1) Beaver Creek Overlook Trail 6mi, out & back, 2000 ft elevation, approx. 4 hours. Starts at Centennial lift in BC village and travels up to Spruce Saddle. (2) Five Senses and Beaver Lake Trail 5.9mi, out & back, 1650 ft elevation, approx. 3.5 hours. Starts from BC village traveling to a beautiful lake and back. (3) Elkhorn Trail 5.9mi, out & back, 1187 ft elevation, approx. 3 hours. Take the village bus to start this trail at the base of Bachelors Gulch. (4) Bachelor Gulch Trail 5mi, loop, 1256 ft elevation, approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes. Take the village bus to start this trail at the base of Bachelors Gulch. Stop in the Ritz Carlton at the base of Bachelor Gulch after your hike for drinks & relaxation to enjoy the views.