Vail

Top Attractions in Vail

Vail Essentials

Vail’s landscape is defined by the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, the world's highest botanical collection, and the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum, which chronicles the region's winter sports heritage. Cultural life centers on the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater’s outdoor performances and live music at Shakedown Bar. For recreation, the Vail Golf Club transitions into a Nordic center during winter, while Vail Stables offers high-altitude horseback riding. Dining highlights include wood-fired dishes at Mountain Standard and fresh seafood at Montauk Seafood Grill, complemented by high-end retail at Gorsuch.

Vail Essentials — Map

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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are one of the world's highest botanical gardens, located at 522 S Frontage Road E, Vail, Colorado, United…

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Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

An outdoor venue hosting the Vail Dance Festival and Bravo! Vail music festival, featuring views of the Rocky Mountains and seating for approximately 2,500 people.

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Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum

The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame for notable figures in skiing and snowboarding, including athletes…

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Vail Golf Club

A par 71 18-hole golf course with a challenging layout and scenic surroundings. It serves as a Nordic Center in winter.

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Vail Stables

Take your family to a horseback riding center where you can enjoy sceneries of the surrounding mountain ranges. Kids must be 6 and older.

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Mountain Standard

An extraordinary restaurant where you can taste various dishes prepared over an open wood fire. Great wine list, too.

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Shakedown Bar

A popular live music venue right in the heart of the town. If you wish to explore the local nightlife, definitely head here.

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RockResorts Spa

Choose from numerous treatments, massages, facials and other procedures. You'll surely rejuvenate your body and mind here.

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Gorsuch

Family-owned luxury retailer specializing in high-end ski apparel, designer mountain fashion, and home furnishings since 1966.

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Montauk Seafood Grill

Enjoy tasty seafood specialties in this cozy restaurant with a great ambiance. Their menu is simply mouth-watering.