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Visit Vail, Colorado
North America's iconic alpine village.
Ski 5,317 acres of legendary terrain, stroll cobblestone villages lined with world-class dining, hike wildflower meadows in summer and discover why Vail set the standard for mountain towns.
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A Perfect Day
One Day in Vail
Morning
Ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola to the top of Vail Mountain — in winter it's the Back Bowls; in summer it's wildflower hiking and the Epic Discovery adventure course at 10,350 feet.
Afternoon
Walk the cobblestones through Vail Village and Lionshead, browse galleries and boutiques, then grab a wood-fired lunch at Mountain Standard.
Evening
Seasonal American at Sweet Basil (a Vail institution since 1977), then a summer concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater or a cocktail at The Gambit Bar.
Things To Do
The mountain that built the standard
5,317 skiable acres, seven legendary Back Bowls, two cobblestone villages, a free bus system and a summer wildflower season that rivals the skiing — Vail does more per vertical foot than anywhere in North America.
Vail Mountain Resort
5,317 acres across the Front Side, Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin — the largest single-mountain ski area in Colorado.
Vail Village & Lionshead
Two pedestrian cobblestone villages — galleries, boutiques, restaurants and gondola access, all car-free.
Booth Falls Trail
A 60-foot waterfall two miles from the village — one of Vail's most popular summer hikes through wildflower meadows.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
The highest botanical garden in North America — free admission, right in the village along Gore Creek.
Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum
The story of skiing in Colorado — from the 10th Mountain Division to today, free admission in Vail Village.
Vail Pass Bike Path
Paved path from Vail to Frisco over Vail Pass — 15 miles of mountain views and a mostly downhill return from the summit.
Where To Stay
Sleep in the village
Ski-in boutiques, a Bavarian landmark, slopeside luxury and the down-valley value play — Vail's lodging ranges from iconic to surprisingly accessible.
Rates shown include Booking.com Genius and partner discounts where available.
Sonnenalp Hotel
Check today's lowest price →Four Seasons Resort Vail
Check today's lowest price →Lodge at Lionshead
Check today's lowest price →The Roost Lodge
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Sleep beyond the village
Mountain condos, vacation rentals and national forest campgrounds in the Vail Valley.
Cabins & condos around Vail
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Browse rentals →Gore Creek Campground
Directions →Dispersed & forest camping
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The full Vail map
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Where To Eat
World-class dining at 8,150 feet
A 1977 institution, Nobu's only alpine outpost, wood-fired gastro-taverns and Bavarian après — Vail's dining punches at a level most resort towns can't touch.
Sweet Basil
Directions →Mountain Standard
Directions →Matsuhisa Vail
Directions →La Tour Restaurant
Directions →Pepi's Restaurant & Bar
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Shop Local
Take Vail home
Two cobblestone villages of galleries, jewelers and mountain boutiques — all car-free, all walkable.
Vail International Gallery
Directions →LaNae Fine Jewelry
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Nearby Towns
The Vail Valley and beyond
Vail sits mid-valley along I-70 — Beaver Creek next door, Summit County over the pass, and the Roaring Fork Valley an hour west.