A Summer Guide to Visiting Vail, Colorado

Be outdoors

• Biking - Rent a bike for morning, afternoon or full day and cruise around town; there is also an option to rent a mountain bike if you are feeling adventurous.

• Hiking - Booth Falls is an all time favorite trail.

• Fishing - Catch a fly fishing trip with Vail Valley Anglers.

• Golf at one of the multiple clubs around Vail. Be sure to inquire first if reservations are necessary, they usually are!

Go shopping or relax at the spa

• Kemo Sabe for a custom branded cowboy hat.

• Gorsuch for high-end clothing

• Spa at Sonnenalp, Spa Anijali Beaver Creek, Exhale Spa at Beaver Creek.

Family fun

• Outdoor concerts at Vail's Gerald F. Ford Amphitheater.

• Explore the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

• Horseback riding through the mountains.

• Bowl at Deca + Bol. Upscale bowling alley where you can also enjoy lunch, dinner, and drinks. Family fun!

• Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show.

Day Trips

There are so many small towns around Eagle County (Vail). I would recommend going to the quaint mountain town of Minturn on a Saturday to explore the Minturn Market! Breckenridge would be another great option, just a little farther out!

Breakfast

• Village Bagel: This is a quick grab and go bagel shop. Fresh hand-rolled bagels. My favorite is the CO upgrade...think smoked fresh trout!

• Northside Coffee & Kitchen: Stop by for some handmade doughnuts in this wonderful diner off the highway!

• Big Bear Bistro: Colorful cafe featuring simple breakfast.

• Two Arrow's Coffee Bar: Grab your more specialized oat milk latte with a fresh baked pastry.

Casual Lunch/Dinner

• Craftsman: Craftsman specializes in chef inspired sandwiches, craft beer and specialty cocktails.

• Hovey & Harrison: This is a healthy option with an extensive menu, lots of pre-made options, coffee, cocktails and more!

• Blue Moose Pizza: The best pizza in town! Sit outside with your family or call in order to pick up and enjoy a picnic style mountainside.

• Don't miss out on Vail's Farmers Market Farm to Table Dinners - Be sure to buy tickets in advance!

Fancier Lunch/Dinner

• Mountain Standard, Sweet Basil, Zino Ristorante: This group of restaurants is outstanding and local/tourist favorites by far. A variety of cuisine depending which location, but all have farm to table food, delicious wine, cocktails and more!

• Matsuhisa: Acclaimed Japanese seafood & tasting menus by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

• Alepnrose/Almresi: Rustic mountain cottage with stylish decor and German, Austrian and Swiss cuisine.

Drinks

• Root & Flower

• Fall Line

• The Remedy Bar at the Four Seasons

• Vail Brewing Company