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The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Vail, Colorado (CO)
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 Backcountry Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 442 reviews
Vail Backcountry Tours is the only tour company in Vail Colorado. Why sit in a van for half the day when you can snowmobile just across the street from Vail Mountain? We pride ourselves in providing the most diverse and accessible terrain in the Valley. Our experienced, safe, and knowledgeable staff is guaranteed to show you the trip of a lifetime. Family friendly snowmobile tours, that are 5 minutes from downtown Vail.
2. AVA Rafting & Zipline
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5.0 based on 133 reviews
World-class Colorado rafting trips on 8 rivers for all ages and abilities, zipline tours and rock climbing on our 44-acre mountain property. Offering great trip discounts every day on our award-winning website: just click the red Trip Discounts button on our home page. Plus free wetsuits and splash jackets on AVA-run trips. Colorado rafting trips only 1 hour from Vail.
3. 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!
4. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
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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!
5. Shrine Pass Road
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
