EXPLORE
4 Eagle Ranch
4 Eagle Ranch offers quintessential Colorado outdoor activities. Check out their website for the most up to date information.
http://4eagleranch.com/vail-beaver-creek-summer-activities/
Bike Rentals, Tours, Shuttles and Delivery
Venture Sports features the finest fleet of bikes available for demo and rental, both road and mountain.
Venture Sports 970.949.1318
http://www.avonventuresports.com/bike-rentals-demos/
Fly Fishing
Guided wade and float trips on the Eagle, Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers offer breathtaking views, abundance of wild trout, expert guidance and lunch on all full day trips.
Gore Creek Fly Fisherman 970.476.3296
http://www.gorecreekflyfisherman.com/
Fly Fishing Outfitters 970.845.8090
http://www.flyfishingoutfitters.net/
Golf
Did you know golf balls travel farther at high altitude? Now is your time for the longest drive!
Vail Golf Club
http://www.vailrec.com/vail-golf-club
Eagle Vail Golf Club
Hiking
Vail and East Vail offer amazing hikes right outside the back door.
http://www.vail.com/summer/activities/hiking-and-backpacking.aspx#vailmtnhiking
Jeep, Hummer and ATV Tours
Explore the Colorado Rockies in a rugged four-wheel Jeep with your own tour guide. Enjoy day tours of old ghost towns, mining towns, scenic panoramas and flower-filled meadows.
Timberline Tours 970.476.1414
Nova Guides 719.486.2656
Scenic Drives and Side Trips
Glenwood Canyon and Glenwood Springs (~ 2 hours RT drive time):
The canyon sits on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, and is reminiscent of Ansel Adams photographs. The drive is spectacular with picnic areas, Hanging Lake Trail, a recreation path following the Colorado river and a prize at the end… the Glenwood Hot Springs (don’t forget your bathing suit!).
http://www.hotspringspool.com/
http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Vail is known for its fine dining. There is a wide variety of places to choose from to accommodate your mood and pocket book! We suggest you take advantage of some of the wonderful restaurants the area has to offer.
Vail Village
Vendetta’s
291 Bridge St 970.476.5070
Famous with Vail Locals for Pizza, Pasta and Salads.
La Bottega
100 E. Meadow Drive 970.476.0280
Casual, small restaurant that serves creative, northern Italian fare. Home made pasta, wood-fired pizza are specialties.
El Segundo
223 Gore Creek Dr 970.763.5470
Hip restaurant whipping up casual Mexican, Asian & American dishes, plus an extensive tequila list.
Big Bear Bistro
297 Hanson Ranch Rd 970.445.1007
Colorful cafe featuring simple breakfast eats & lunchtime sandwiches & salads, plus a patio.
Lionshead
Bart & Yeti’s
553 E Lionshead Cir 970.476.2754
Longtime institution lures locals with a rustic feel, an outdoor deck & traditional pub grub.
Garfinkle’s
536 E Lionshead Cir 970.476.3789
Popular sports pub offering American grub, a wraparound bar & large deck with mountain views.
The French Deli
531 E Lionshead Cir #6 970.476.1044
Traditional French cafe fare such as sandwiches and pastries served in a cozy setting.
Tavern on the Square
675 Lionshead Place 970.754.7704
Chic, contemporary New American restaurant & bar featuring craft cocktails & a year-round patio.
TRANSPORTATION
Shuttles
Vail has a free bus service traveling to and from Vail and Lionshead Villages. For more information, please ask your hotel concierge.
Cab Services
Both of the cab companies listed below offer 24 hour door-to-door service and have 6 passenger minivans:
High Mountain Taxi – 970.524.5555
Vail Valley Taxi – 970.476.8294
Uber is not recommended in Vail.