Activities
Things to do at vail ski area
There is always something going on in the Vail Valley. From live concerts, on-mountain parties, food and film festivals to competitions of every kind, Vail is known as an international destination for a variety of activities. Make sure to visit our events calendar for a complete list of what's happening in Vail and the surrounding areas. Enjoy winter events like the American Ski Classic, Spring Back to Vail, Snow Daze, the Vail Food and Wine Festival and the Vail Film Festival. Summer activities include the Vail International Dance Festival and the Bravo Music Festival held at the world-famous Gerald Ford Amphitheater as well as the Teva Mountain Games and Bud Light Street Beat free concert series.
Colorado winter vacations
With #1 rated ski area Vail Resort, you might not need to do anything else on your Colorado winter vacation, but the Vail Valley has it all. Enjoy ice climbing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, ice skating, nordic adventures, and an abundance of family activites. Adventure Ridge at the top of the Lionshead gondola has dining, sledding, snow biking, and fun for kids of all ages. Vail Village is also a great place to take a stroll, shop, or enjoy some of the award-wining restaurants. Regardless of your interests, Vail has something for everyone set with the incredible backdrop of the Gore Range.
Shopping
Vail Village is known for having a wide variety of shops including classic Colorado wear, fine furs, rare jewlery, and top of the line ski wear. Though Vail has some of the most unique and trendy boutiques, you can also find great souvenier and ski shops that won't break the bank. Just make sure to try some of our famous Colorado fudge!
Dining Out
Whether you're looking for a 5-star dining experience or a place to grab some burgers with friends and family, Vail has it all. Vail Mountain boasts some amazing dining options including an exclusive rustic cabin with upscale Colorado cuisine. The fun continues after dinner with a large variety of bars and nightclubs, most of which provide live music and fun until 2am.
Summer mountain activities
As the locals say, people come for the winters and stay for the summers. Summer in Vail is unlike any other place. Colorado boasts over 300 days of sunshine and the summer days provide long hours of dry, pleasant weather for activities such as golfing, road and mountain biking, fly fishing, white water rafting, hiking, horeback riding, camping or enjoying some of the amazing concerts and events.
