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Alpenglow during sunset at Vail

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Family Winter Fat Biking at Vail Colorado

Family Golf at Vail Colorado

Winter Night Activities at Vail Colorado

Family Mountain Biking at Vail Colorado

Ice Skating at Vail Colorado

Shopping Stores at Vail Colorado

Vail Colorado Night Sky and Resort-Town Lights

Family Fall Hiking at Vail Colorado

Chasing Rabbits restaurant at Vail Colorado

Outdoor Concert at Vail Colorado

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Set in the <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/colorado-mountain-names-near-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Colorado Rockies</a>, Vail has its share of magnificent views. When the <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/history-of-skiing/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">resort’s founders</a> first summited Vail Mountain in 1957, they were awestruck by the vast and open back bowls, the bountiful powder and the panoramic vistas. They felt they’d “climbed all the way up to heaven,” and set out to create a Colorado ski resort reminiscent of Europe’s ski towns, with car-free cobblestone streets and Tyrolean architecture. Fall in love with Vail — like so many visitors have — and make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
With Denver International Airport (DEN) less than 100 miles away and <a href="https://discovervail.com/flytovail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)</a> located conveniently nearby, it’s never been easier to get to Vail, no matter the season.
<a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/100-things-to-do-in-vail-in-the-summer/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Summer</a> and <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/things-to-do-colorado-october/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">fall</a> mean mountains of adventure in Vail with miles of aspen-lined paths for some of the best <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/mountain-biking/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">mountain-biking</a> and <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/hiking/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">hiking trails in Colorado</a>. Or take it slower with <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/top-tips-for-fall-golf-in-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">golfing</a> on verdant links and <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/insider-tips-from-a-fly-fishing-expert/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">fly-fishing</a> along sparkling waterways. In summer, see the alpine landscape painted in delicate pinks, vibrant fuchsias and ruby reds as <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/guide-to-colorado-wildflowers-in-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">wildflowers</a> bloom, while fall’s <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/what-is-leaf-peeping/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">leaf-peeping season</a> showcases a myriad of golds against a cornflower-blue sky.
Or plan a winter vacation and experience the wide range of <a href="https://discovervail.com/outdoor-adventure/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">fun activities around the Vail Valley</a>, from thrilling snowsports — including <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/snowmobiling/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">snowmobile tours</a>, <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/snowcat-skiing/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">snowcat ski adventures</a>, <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/nordic-skiing/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">cross-country skiing</a> and <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/fat-biking/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">fat-tire biking</a> — to family-friendly winter activities like <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/ice-skating/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">ice skating</a>, <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/dogsledding/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">dog sledding</a> and dashing through the snow on <a href="https://discovervail.com/things-to-do/sleigh-rides/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">horse-drawn sleighs</a>. 
In town, all year long, <a href="https://discovervail.com/the-villages/vail-village/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Vail Village</a> and <a href="https://discovervail.com/the-villages/lionshead-village/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Lionshead Village</a> boast dozens of <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/uniquely-vail-shops-gifts/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">locally owned boutiques</a>, <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/vail-art-scene/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">exquisite art galleries</a> and a world-class <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/apres-ski-spots/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">après-ski scene</a> with opportunities for <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/hit-the-town-vails-nightlife-live-music-scene/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">live music</a>, <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/patio-season/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">cocktails on outdoor patios</a> and dining at <a href="https://discovervail.com/michelin-guide-in-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">two Michelin-recommended restaurants</a>.
Dive into Vail Valley history at the nearby <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/camp-hale-americas-new-national-monument-near-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument</a>, where the famous 10th Mountain Division soldiers trained for Europe’s high-altitude battlefields during World War II. In Vail Village, <a href="https://www.snowsportsmuseum.org/">Colorado Snowsports Museum &amp; Hall of Fame</a> honors the memory of those soldiers and <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/elite-colorado-athletes-in-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">celebrates local athletes</a>.
Top off your Vail trip with a show at the <a href="https://grfavail.com/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater</a> (lovingly dubbed “The Amp” by locals) — where you can watch memorable performances against the backdrop of forested peaks. See big-name acts and take in <a href="https://discovervail.com/events/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">signature events</a> like <a href="https://www.bravovail.org/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Bravo! Vail Music Festival</a>, <a href="https://vaildance.org/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Vail Dance Festival</a> and the <a href="https://grfavail.com/hot-summer-nights/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">free Hot Summer Nights concert series</a>. Throughout the year, Vail also hosts unforgettable events around town, like the sports-filled <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/gopro-mountain-games-vail-event-summer/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">GoPro Mountain Games</a>, the holiday-themed <a href="https://discovervail.com/series/vail-apres/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Vail Après</a> and the foodie-centric <a href="https://discovervail.com/blog/insider-guide-taste-of-vail/?utm_source=colorado_com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=citypage">Taste of Vail</a>.
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