Vail Things To Do

Despite lacking the history of many of its Rocky Mountain counterparts, the purpose-built and superbly well-equipped Vail ski holidays remain an upmarket and internationally renowned choice of ski resort, helped in part by its extensive off-the-slope activities and facilities.

Outdoor activities
Ice-skating
Snowmobiling
Tubing
Snowshoeing
Ski Biking
Paragliding
Ice-climbing
Walking trails
Horse-riding
Sleigh rides
Dog sledding
Trampolines
Hot-air ballooning
Cross-country skiing

Adventure Ridge at Eagles' Nest offers a range of family-friendly mountain activities, such as kids snowmobiling and ski-biking.

Indoor activities
Sports centre
Indoor swimming pools
Indoor tennis
Squash
Racquetball
Weights rooms
Climbing wall
Saunas and hot tubs

Recreation and entertainment
There is plenty of choice for relaxation in Vail, with numerous high-end hotels boasting spas and health centres. Choose from a range of luxurious treatments and services, including wraps, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Vail is home to The Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame, two cinemas, a well-equipped library and some video arcades. The Cooking School of Vail offers a range of lessons. The village is modelled on an Austrian Tyrolean town, with traditional chalets and lodges, and exudes an Alpine charm. With a pedestrian centre, the village is ideal for walking round, and there are plenty of facilities and amenities in this well-equipped resort. Shopping in Vail is generally upscale, with plenty of clothing boutiques, jewellers and gift store amongst the many ski and sporting goods shops.

Dining
The sophisticated village is known for its extensive dining scene, and offers a range of restaurants serving casual family-friendly food to fine gourmet fare. With a choice of steakhouses, delis and burger joints, as well as Mexican, Thai, Italian, Moroccan, sushi, seafood, tapas and Latin-Asian fusion restaurants, Vail offers something for everyone. Try one of the highly-recommended and suitably expensive mountain restaurants, only accessible by snow cat, for a unique night out. 

Après-ski
From cosy microbreweries to fancy oyster bars, the choice of venues in Vail is huge, with a varied range of bars and nightspots. Skiers can relax in sports bars and rustic Western saloons, or visit chic piano bars and trendy lounges, joining in the action when the lifts close, and continuing until the early hours in the numerous clubs and discos.