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If you’d like to venture out on your own, here are some suggestions.
adventure ridge, vail mountain // 970-476-9090
Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, Adventure Ridge has fun activities for all ages at over 10,000 ft! Enjoy activities like climbing, the alpine coaster, zip lining, disc golf, tubing, or just take in the views while eating BBQ on Talon's Deck.
Biking
Enjoy the spectacular views and extensive network of mountain bike trails on Vail Mountain. A wide variety of guided tours and instruction are available or you can cruise the mountain on your own.
bike tours, shuttles and delivery
venture sports || 970-949-1318
Venture Sports features the finest fleet of bikes available for demo and rental, both road and mountain. All ready for the hills. Rentals are available for the whole family. And if you would like an ambassador to show you the best trails, hire a Venture guide or simply hire a shuttle to take you UP the hill…so you can just ride down!
Fly Fishing
Guided wade and float trips on the Eagle, Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers offer breathtaking views, an abundance of wild trout, expert guidance and lunch on all full day trips.
gore creek fly fisherman || 970-476-3296
fly Fishing Outfitters || 970-845-8090
Golf
Did you know golf balls travel further at high altitude? This should be great for your game! Golf is huge in Vail, so if you have any questions on specific courses, just ask your hotel concierge.
vail golf course
eagle vail golf club
Hiking
Experience the mountains in a whole new light. Whether hiking Vail Mountain to a pristine alpine lake, through a field of wildflowers or summiting one of Colorado’s coveted 14,000 foot peaks—hiking offers something for everyone.
Jeep, Hummer and Atv Tours
Explore the Colorado Rockies in a rugged four-wheel Jeep with your own tour guide. Enjoy day tours of old ghost towns, mining towns, scenic panoramas and flower-filled meadows.
nova guides || 719-486-2656
Shopping and Art Galleries
You can find world-class shopping and art galleries around every corner in Vail Village. From one-of-a-kind artwork to elegant jewelry to the newest skis and snowboards.
Spas
Unwind and cleanse in the tranquility of a Vail spa. It is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after an active or leisurely day in the mountains.
sonnenalp spa || 970-479-5404
four seasons spa || 970-477-8600
Sup and Up Paddle Boarding
Alpine Quest Sports in nearby Edwards offers stand up paddle board lessons, rentals and sales. Learn the fundamentals of SUP in a two-hour lake class on Nottingham Lake or learn to navigate the rivers in a full day class. The AQS instructors are highly qualified with years of SUP experience.
to book || 970.423.7031
Tubing
Experience nature’s water park and slow down the pace of the day with a relaxing tube down the river! It’s an unforgettable experience for all ages.
turtle tubing || 970.471.0547
Dining
Vail is known for its fine dining, but there is a wide variety of places to choose from to accommodate your mood! If you have time, we suggest you take advantage of some of the wonderful restaurants the area has to offer. Below are some of the more popular restaurants. Bon Appetit!
alpen rose ($$)
German restaurant with good selection of beers and pretzels.
100 E. Meadow Drive
bully ranch, sonnenalp hotel ($$)
An American-Southwestern menu with a fun atmosphere.
20 Vail Road
la bottega ($$$)
Northern Italian cuisine created with love.
100 East Meadow Drive
los amigos ($$)
Casual Mexican at the base of Vail Mountain
400 Bridge Street
matsuhisa ($$$$)
World-class fresh sushi in Solaris Vail from Chef Nobu.
141 East Meadow Drive
mountain standard ($$$)
Very Popular and right on the creek in Vail
193 Gore Creek Drive
pazzo’s ($)
Famous with Vail locals for pizza, pasta and salads
122 E. Meadow Drive
sweet basil ($$$$)
Any local’s favorite place for a special occasion for lunch and dinner.
193 E. Gore Creek Drive
tavernetta ($$$$)
Delicious Italian for breakfast or dinner located inside The Four Seasons Vail
1 Vail Road
the red lion ($$)
Casual, afternoon happy hour or dinner. Local’s spot and great for late night and music.
304 Bridge Street
vendetta’s ($$)
Great pizza and Italian in the heart of Vail
291 Bridge Street
vintage ($$)
French brasserie with great French toast
yeti’s Grind ($)
Great coffee and avocado toast
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