Things to Do

Vail's things to do are dominated by the mountain — both in winter and summer — but the village itself has enough to fill a day off the slopes.

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Things to Do

01

Vail Ski Resort

Vail is one of the largest ski mountains in North America, with over 2,000 hectares of skiable terrain spread across several distinct zones. The …

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02

Eagles Nest Wilderness

The Eagles Nest Wilderness area rises immediately behind Vail, covering nearly 60,000 hectares of the Gore Range and the Williams Fork Mountains. Access points …

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03

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, on South Frontage Road East in the heart of Vail Village, are an unexpected and genuinely lovely detour from …

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04

Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum

The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum, located in Vail Village on South Frontage Road, traces the history of skiing in Colorado from its Norwegian …

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05

Bravo! Vail Music Festival

Bravo! Vail is an annual classical music festival held each June, bringing world-class orchestras and chamber ensembles to the mountains for a week of …

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06

Gore Creek Trail

The Gore Creek Trail follows the creek that runs through the heart of Vail Valley, connecting the village to the surrounding wilderness. The section …

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07

Vail Film Festival

The Vail Film Festival, held each spring since 2004, is one of the more agreeable film festivals on the American calendar — partly because …

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