Vail Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic town square with a central ice rink, surrounded by multi-story buildings with traditional architecture.
A plate with a burger and onion rings.
A snow-covered town square with buildings, a frozen pond, and mountains in the background.
A snow-covered mountain resort with illuminated buildings and a ski slope in the background.
A snow-covered mountain town at night with fireworks in the sky.

Where to stay in Vail

Find the best Vail areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Vail
Learn more about Vail
A snow-covered town with a highway, mountains, and a sunset.

Vail Village

If you're spending some time in Vail Village, Vail Ski Resort and Gondola One Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

A snow-covered town with a prominent clock tower, ski slopes, and a mountain backdrop.

Lionshead

Lionshead is a destination visitors seek out for its captivating mountain views, great bars and stunning ski slopes. You might also want to check out attractions like Vail Ski Resort or Eagle Bahn Gondola while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A lake surrounded by forested mountains, with three geese swimming in the water.
Photo by Wherever We May Roam
Open Photo by Wherever We May Roam

East Vail

East Vail might not have many top sights, but Booth Falls Trailhead and Vail Ski Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A log cabin with a stone foundation surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.

West Vail

Check out the skiing, seafood restaurants and mountain views while spending some time in West Vail. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Cascade Village Lift or Eagle Bahn Gondola.

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a forested valley in autumn colors.

Matterhorn Village

While visiting Matterhorn Village, you might make a stop by sights like Vail Ski Resort and Cascade Village Lift.

Stay near popular Vail attractions

A large, illuminated lodge surrounded by snow-covered trees and a mountainous backdrop.
Photo by Jack Affleck/Vail Resorts
Open Photo by Jack Affleck/Vail Resorts

Vail Ski Resort

9.4/10 (2,113 reviews)
Ask any traveler to name the perfect winter destination, and the Vail Ski Resort will likely be at the top of his or her list.
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Things to do

Redesigned Brand New Save the Mountain

Save the Mountain Escape Room Adventure

£30
per adult
Save the Mountain Escape Room Adventure
Ski and Snowboard Rental Delivery

Vail and Beaver Creek Performance Snowboard Rental Including Delivery

£213
per adult
Vail and Beaver Creek Performance Snowboard Rental Including Delivery
Breckenridge Puzzling Adventure

Breckenridge Puzzling Adventure

£26
per traveller
Breckenridge Puzzling Adventure
Hidden Vail Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Hidden Vail Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

£11
per adult
Hidden Vail Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
YOU-DRIVE Jeep Experience in Vail

Private Jeep Tour in Vail – You Drive, We Guide

£1,126
per traveller
Private Jeep Tour in Vail – You Drive, We Guide
Colorado: Guided Mountain Bike Ride

Colorado: Guided Mountain Bike Ride

£232
per adult
Colorado: Guided Mountain Bike Ride
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Cities near Vail

A town nestled in a valley with mountains in the background and a lake in the middle.

Frisco

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by dense forests and snow-capped peaks.

Silverthorne

Snow-covered mountains, a forested valley, and a clear blue sky.

Red Cliff

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