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North America's biggest and most popular ski resort, Vail is an alpine village in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Long a favorite of serious skiers and jet setting celebrities, Vail now also draws a younger, hipper snowboarding crowd. Skiing is king at Vail Mountain and the Blue Sky Basin, but the area's vast splendor is perfect for hiking, biking, snowmobiling or scenery-gazing at any time of the year.
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1. Vail Recreation Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 186 reviews
This seven-mile, paved path meanders through alpine fields, aspen groves and Vail's picturesque villages.
Reviewed By 15deannah
We had a great ride meandering through Vail and riding along the creek. We were able to hop off for a cup of coffee at Yeti's in the Village.
2. Piney River Ranch
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
We are officially closed for the 2020 season. See you in Summer 2021! Mountain ranch offering summer activities - hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, restaurant, lodging. Opened June 21st through the last weekend in September annually.
Reviewed By Hanna97Mae
Absolutely amazing horseback riding tour through the mountains to see out to Gore range! Wonderful, knowledgeable guides who treat their horses and riders amazingly! Would 100/10 recommend this activity if you’re in the area! Be sure to book in advance though! They fill up quickly!
3. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 827 reviews
This beautiful alpine botanical garden, located at the foot of Vail Mountain, is open to the public.
Reviewed By J2500FMmindyh
This is a lovely and calm place to visit. Highly recommend especially with Covid because they require masks in the indoor areas and plenty of space to social distance in the outside areas. Great playground also for kids and educational displays. Something for everyone!
4. Vail Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,249 reviews
Offering more than 5,289 acres of downhill and cross-country trails, Vail is considered one of the best all-around ski mountains in the world.
Reviewed By travelhacker22 - Miami, United States
Plan your trip well and you shouldn’t have to deal with lift lines and the skiing is unique. It’s all about the back bowls for me!
5. Booth Falls Trail
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4.5 based on 286 reviews
Six-mile hiking trail climbs 3,000 feet in elevation as it passes varied scenery including lakes, waterfalls and aspen forests.
Reviewed By IsinaA - Miami Beach, United States
It was my second trail experience in my like, and I liked it very much. The view is amazing right from the beginning, even though is summer it was not too crowded. All hikers wore masks and were very respectful trying to do social distancing where the trail was narrow. You should take water, sunscreen and if you are a beginner hiker like me, be ready to stop and catch your breath more than once or twice. The road is very steep near the waterfall, but it is worth it. Enjoy the hiking!
6. Vail Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
The heart of the city of Vail where most of the area's restaurants, shops and attractions are located.
Reviewed By Drzanger - Woodmere, United States
Vail never disappoints . Great snow terrain and variety matched with sky blue warm temps Stayed in vail village Must say lift tickets are very pricey try to buy esrly onnepic pass
7. Shrine Mountain Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Magictravelnow - Dallas, United States
Lovely walkable hike with magnificent views and wild flowers. You could just stand in one place for hours it is so gorgeous. If you want a short hike or a long hike it is perfect to capture one of the prettiest views I have seen in the Vail area.
8. Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
The Vail Farmers Market is entering its 20 years in Vail on Meadow Drive. The event started with a few tents and now has grown to 16 Sundays of the summer. . Enjoy hiking and biking and spending time with your family in Vail. The first two markets will be virtual this year. The shopping may start June 14 with shipping/delivery and pickup on June 21. We will have virtual market again June 28 and the live market (based on COVID guidelines) will begin in July. Parking for the Market is at the Vail Village Parking or Lionshead Parking. The Market begins on Father's Day June 21 and goes through October 4th, 2020. Any vendors that are not Town of Vail businesses have made in Colorado products.
Reviewed By 70louisem - Castle Rock, United States
We hit the Farmer's Market and Art Show on Sunday and found a great variety of food and arts and crafts. We had come for produce, not expecting to find much but there were four vendors and we got tomatoes, onions, peaches and a cucumber. One of them was making a delicious smelling paella but it wasn't going to be ready for another half hour so we couldn't wait. There was a honey vendor, a cinnamon almond and pecan roaster (we bought!), artisan cheese, whiskey and vodka samples, jewelry, art and more. It was well spread out so we didn't feel too crowded and we got lots of steps in. If we'd stuck around longer we would have had lunch from one of the many vendors, but the backpack was heavy so we left.
9. Vail Scenic Gondola
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By ViajeroJBW - Maple Grove, United States
After visiting the farmers market Sunday afternoon, we decided to take the gondola ride up the mountain. It was a reasonably quick ride, with amazing panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding area. Once we got to the top, we hopped off to do a little hiking and take some prime photos. We spoke with a guide about the ski slopes - they looked like they were intended for hardcore skiers. If in the area, do check this out. Budget extra time for the hiking - wear good shoes and bring water and hiking sticks.
10. Vail / Beaver Creek Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 386 reviews
One of the premier ski areas in the world, Vail and Beaver Creek offer excellent skiing and many other attractions.
Reviewed By ianwhiteiii
3rd year skiing in Vail and having another epic couple of days on the slopes. We skied most of the front of the mountains today and plan to hit the back bowls tomorrow. Weather was great, snow was awesome, and very few people so we never waited for lifts or felt crowded. Very pleased and will continue to come back. Sounds like Vail caught a bad wrap this past weekend when they got almost 3 feet of snow and half the mountain was closed resulting in extra long lift lines. Fortunately we skied mid week! Totally different.
