Vail Area - Northwest Colorado
One of the world's premier winter destinations, Vail offers extensive terrain, 10 high-speed quad chairlifts, fine dining and fabulous nightlife in a charming mountain village. Nordic sports abound in the Vail Valley with snowshoeing and cross-country terrain offering a variety of scenic trails. Activities include snowmobile tours, recreational racing, bobsledding, hot-air balloon rides, snocat skiing, dog sledding, fine art exhibitions, day spas and more. Visit the numerous shops in Vail Village that aim to please the most discriminating tastes.
Summer provides additional activities including: gondola rides, horseback riding, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, open air concerts and rodeos.
Drive through tiny Minturn and even smaller Red Cliff, mining towns steeped in history, on your way to the popular wilderness area of the Mount of the Holy Cross at 14,005'.
A short drive from Gypsum, 40-acre Sylvan Lake, is the perfect place to bring your small-boat and catch the big ones! Sylvan Lake State Park, one of western Colorado's best kept secrets is open year round. It's a great spot for picnicking, hiking and outdoor photography at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Fish from your boat or off-shore for brook and rainbow trout.
Golfers will want to bring their clubs for some high country games in Edwards, Avon and Vail. Make a day out of driving the scenic Glenwood Canyon and relax at the hot springs pool.
Beaver Creek Mountain was originally designed to accommodate skiers of all ability levels, with a specific focus on winter recreation. Today the mountain is enjoyed by a variety of winter and summer sports enthusiasts.
Commercial air travel accommodations are handled by Eagle County Airport. Please contact your preferred travel agent or airline for flight arrangements.
Vail Area is near: Glenwood Springs & Sweetwater
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At Sweetwater Lake, between Glenwood Springs & Vail. Vacation on edge of Flat Tops Wilderness in grandeur of White River National Forest. Horses Rides. Hunting. Restaurant. Rowboat & canoe rentals.
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A Vail lodging experience for family & friends in a relaxed mountain setting with exceptional condos at hotel prices. 150 yards from Vail Gondola & numerous hiking trails. Some condominiums with HDTV.
Family & High Performance guided snowmobile tours. 2 hour, 3 hour, 4 hour and Full day. Experienced and non-experienced are welcome to enjoy snowmobiling over 100 miles of scenic groomed trails.
Twice Named Colorado's "Company of the Year." Offering 1/2 to 10 day whitewater rafting trips on 5 Colorado rivers. Featuring Inn-to-Inn rafting, horseback riding, jeeping and downhill mountain biking.
A lodging reservation service specializing in vacation rental of private luxury homes in the Vail/Beaver Creek, Grand Lake, Winter Park & Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Some are remote on 42 wooded acres.
Restored 1892 Log Cabin in majestic Rocky Mountains, on a working cattle ranch deep in White River National Forest. South of Gypsum, between Vail & Glenwood Springs. 2 night minimum stay.
Unguided rentals at the best prices around. Rent an ATV, dirt bike, jet ski or snowmobile. Trailer the machine wherever you want from Denver. Maps & directions to riding area provided. Delivery is available.
Between Glenwood Springs and Vail. Wildlife on the ranch is abundant! On 5,500 acres for horse rides, ATV and Snow Cat tours. Group facilities. Cabins and vacation home. Fishing pond. Open all year.
In the Vail Valley (Eagle County) CO, our family's original (1893) homestead log cabin is a welcoming vacation rental with 3 bedrooms, a rock fireplace, private river frontage, and an outdoor hot tub.
One hour from Vail near Leadville, Colorado: guided horseback rides, back-country overnight pack trips, & alpine lake fishing trips. Guided & pack-in service for Hunters in Game Management Units 45, 48 & 49.
An authentic Rocky Mountain lodge nestled between Vail & Beaver Creek Resorts in Minturn. 1915 B&B log home on Main Street or elegant River Lodge on Eagle River. Recommended by The NY Times.
Ideally situated between Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts in the historic town of Minturn are a collection of vacation homes & cabins which range from simple to elegant and are all well priced.
These Cabins are located at historic Camp Hale, 30 minutes from Vail. During World War II, Camp Hale hosted the 10th Mountain Army Division. Enjoy 2-bedroom cabins with kitchens & snowmobiling on-site.
Full service adventure company between Aspen & Vail! Soar over the Colorado River on a zipline. Raft on 1 of 5 rivers. Reach new heights on a climbing wall. Bike Glenwood Canyon. Eat at No Name Bar & Grill.
At Sweetwater Lake, between Glenwood Springs & Vail. Vacation on edge of Flat Tops Wilderness in grandeur of White River National Forest. Horses Rides. Hunting. Restaurant. Rowboat & canoe rentals.
South of Eagle, at the gateway to Holy Cross Wilderness, gaze at majestic mountains & piercing deep blue sky. 44 campsites (non-electrical), 12 cabins/yurts (no indoor cooking), hike, fish, bike, and hunt.
Nestled along Gore Creek in Vail Village with AAA 3-Diamond condos & hotel accommodations steps from World-class skiing, dining & shopping. On-site swimming pool! In summer enjoy hiking & fishing.
Near Breckenridge, experience the Continental Divide at 12,500 feet with the areas' highest riding company. Snowmobile or Snowcat with professional guides. Local residents highly recommend.
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