# VailVacay

> VailVacay (https://www.vailvacay.com) is an independent local travel guide to Vail, Colorado: hotels and lodging, restaurants, bars and apres-ski, ski and snowboard rentals, shopping, things to do, practical ski-trip guides and a dated events calendar. Each business listing is written from the business's own website and public sources such as Google Maps, with its facts checked when the listing was written or last updated. Businesses can claim and update their own listing. VailVacay is operated by Cloudalien Technologies LLC and is not affiliated with Vail Resorts, the Town of Vail or the businesses it lists. Canonical host: https://www.vailvacay.com.

URL patterns: /listings/<business> is one business (address, hours when published, FAQ); /events/<event> is one dated event; guides live at /blog/<guide>; category pages are /vail-hotels, /vail-restaurants, /vail-nightlife, /vail-attractions, /vail-ski-rentals and /vail-shopping; /events is the calendar, /vail-guides and /blog list the guides.

## Guides
- [Best Things to Do in Vail, Colorado, by Season](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/best-things-to-do-in-vail-colorado): Things to do in Vail by season and month: the Back Bowls, gondola rides, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, festivals and hiking, plus what is open this fall.
- [Where to Stay in Vail: Hotels by Area, Fees, Ski Access](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-vail-9-amazing-places-you%E2%80%99ll-love): Where to stay in Vail by neighborhood: Vail Village, Lionshead, Golden Peak, Cascade Village and beyond, with lift access, resort fees and parking.
- [Best Hotels in Vail: Where to Stay by Village and Ski Access](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/best-hotels-in-vail-colorado): Best hotels in Vail by village, walk to the gondola, kitchens, parking fees and pet rules: 28 hotels, lodges and condo buildings compared.
- [The 40 Best Restaurants in Vail, Colorado (2026)](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/the-40-best-restaurants-in-vail-colorado): Forty Vail restaurants grouped by occasion, from Sweet Basil and Matsuhisa to $3.75 pizza slices, with verified hours, prices and how to book.
- [Best Time to Visit Vail: Ski, Summer and Shoulder Seasons](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-go-to-vail-colorado-7-essential-seasonal-secrets): When to visit Vail: January to March for skiing, mid-June to early September for summer, what May and October are like, and monthly NOAA temperatures.
- [Denver to Vail: Drive Time, Shuttles, Bustang and Eagle](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/how-do-i-get-to-vail-colorado-7-essential-travel-tips): Denver to Vail is 97 miles from downtown and 119 from DEN on I-70. Compare drive times, airport shuttles, Bustang times and fares, and flying into Eagle.
- [Closest Airport to Vail, Colorado: Eagle County vs Denver](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/what-is-the-closest-airport-to-vail-colorado): Eagle County Regional in Gypsum is the closest airport to Vail. How it compares with Denver, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, and how to reach Vail.
- [Eagle County Airport (EGE): Flights, Parking, Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/eagle-county-airport-guide): Flying into Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) for Vail: year-round and seasonal routes, parking rates, rental cars, shuttles, the bus and the terminal.
- [Vail Map Guide: Villages, Neighborhoods, Free Bus](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/vail-map-guide): A map-reader's guide to Vail: Vail Village, Lionshead, Golden Peak, Cascade, East and West Vail, the free town bus, parking and the official maps.
- [Where to Park in Vail: Garages, Rates and Condo Parking](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/where-to-park-at-vail-ski-resort-7-wonderful-tips-you%E2%80%99ll-love): Where to park in Vail: town garages and lots, seasonal rates, free fall parking, overnight rules, and which condos have heated garage or outdoor parking.
- [How Much Are Vail Lift Tickets? 2026/27 Prices](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/how-much-are-lift-tickets-at-vail): Vail adult lift tickets cost $202 to $259 bought ahead for 2026/27 and up to $374 same day. Multi-day, Epic Day Pass and Epic Pass prices.
- [Cheaper Vail Lift Tickets: Epic Pass Options and Timing](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/how-to-get-cheap-vail-lift-tickets): Compare Vail's advance lift tickets with the Epic Day Pass, Epic Local Pass and Epic Pass, and see which peak dates restrict passes and raise ticket prices.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Ski in Vail? 2026/27 Prices](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-ski-in-vail-colorado-7-shocking-facts): Vail lift tickets run $202 to $259 bought ahead, an Epic Pass is $1,145, group lessons start at $248. Prices for tickets, passes, lessons and parking.
- [Vail Ski Rental Prices: Daily Rates and Discounts](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/how-much-are-ski-rentals-in-vail): Daily ski and snowboard rental rates in Lionshead and West Vail, online savings of up to 30 percent, free delivery options and the fees added at checkout.
- [When Does Vail Open and Close? 2026/27 Season Dates](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/when-does-vail-ski-resort-open-7-amazing-2025-facts): Vail opens Nov 13, 2026. The 2025/26 season closed early on April 8, 2026, and the 2026/27 closing day is not yet announced. Colorado closing dates.
- [How to Get to Vail's Back Bowls: Chairs and Bowls Explained](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/how-to-get-to-vail-back-bowls): Which chairs serve each of Vail's Back Bowls, how the runs connect between them, and which bowls suit intermediate and expert skiers.
- [Where to Eat on Vail Mountain: Lodges and Decks](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/where-to-eat-on-vail-mountain-9-amazing-spots-you%E2%80%99ll-love): On-mountain dining at Vail Mountain by location and season: The 10th, Mid-Vail, Eagle's Nest, Two Elk, Wildwood, and the Blue Sky Basin picnic decks.
- [Where to Eat in Lionshead Village, Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/best-restaurants-in-lionshead-vail): Eight Lionshead Village restaurants with addresses, hours and reservation notes, from après bars at the gondola to seafood, steak and ice cream.
- [Breakfast in Vail: Brunch and Early Spots by Area](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/vail-breakfast-guide): Where to eat breakfast and brunch in Vail: diners, hotel breakfast rooms and brunch spots in Vail Village, Lionshead and West Vail, with posted hours.
- [Things to Do in Vail at Night: Bars, Music, Skating](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/things-to-do-in-vail-at-night): Vail after dark, sorted by mood: dinner, live music, cocktail lounges, winter skating and moonlit snowshoes, and what is not on offer.
- [What Is Après-Ski? Meaning and Where to Go in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/what-is-apres-ski): What après-ski means, where the word comes from, when it happens in Vail, the bars and decks in Lionshead and Vail Village, and how families join in.
- [Things to Do in Vail in Summer: Trails, Music, Markets](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/things-to-do-in-vail-in-summer-11-amazing-activities-you-can%E2%80%99t-miss): Summer in Vail by season dates: gondolas and Adventure Ridge, hikes, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, concerts, farmers market, fishing and golf.
- [Best Hikes in Vail: Ranked Trails and Trailheads](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/where-to-hike-in-vail): The best hikes in Vail, ranked: Booth Falls, Pitkin Lake, Shrine Ridge, Deluge Lake and more, with distances, climbs, bus access and snow-season timing.
- [Things to Do in Vail Without Skiing: Free and Paid](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/things-to-do-in-vail-for-non-skiers-9-amazing-adventures-you%E2%80%99ll-love): What to do in Vail without skiing: free gardens and museum, gondola rides, spas, ice skating, summer markets and concerts, sorted by cost and season.
- [What to Do in Vail With Kids: Summer, Winter, Indoors](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/what-to-do-in-vail-with-kids): Family activities in Vail by season: Epic Discovery, ski school ages and rules, ice skating, Imagination Station, playgrounds and kid-friendly dining.
- [Free Things to Do in Vail: Trails, Museums and Events](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/free-things-to-do-in-vail): What is free in Vail by season: buses, a ski museum, alpine gardens, public art, trails, summer concerts and holiday events, and what still costs money.
- [Vail Snow Report and Webcams: Where to Look](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/vail-snow-report-and-webcams): Where to find Vail's official snow report and live webcams, what each number means, which village and I-70 cams to check, and when the season opens.
- [When Does It Snow in Vail? Snowfall by Month](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/when-does-it-snow-in-vail): Vail snowfall and temperature by month from NOAA climate normals: the snowiest months, yearly swings, the mountain figure and winter driving rules.
- [Vail Farmers Market: Dates, Hours and Parking](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/vail-farmers-market): The Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show on Meadow Drive: Sunday dates and hours, what 155+ vendors sell, parking, the Thursday market and Kris Kringle.
- [Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Vail Visitor Guide](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/betty-ford-alpine-gardens): Visiting Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail: free admission, dawn-to-dusk hours, parking and buses, tours, the Education Center and winter snowshoeing.
- [Dog-Friendly Vail: Trails, Patios, Hotels and Rules](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/dog-friendly-activities-in-vail-colorado): Where dogs can go in Vail: leash rules, off-leash parks, trails, patios and hotel pet fees, plus the gondola and town bus rules for dogs.
- [Where to Shop in Vail: Stores, Gear and Gifts](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog/where-to-shop-in-vail): Where to shop in Vail Village and Lionshead: Gorsuch, Kemo Sabe, The Golden Bear, ski gear, kids' shops and the Farmers' Market, with addresses.
- [All Vail guides](https://www.vailvacay.com/blog): every VailVacay guide, newest first.

## Hotels and lodging
- [Hotels and lodging in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/vail-hotels): the full category page.
- [Antlers at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/antlers-at-vail): Creekside condo hotel in Lionshead, 150 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola: studios to four bedrooms, year-round pool, no resort fee, dog-friendly units.
- [Apollo Park Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/apollo-park-lodge): Forty creekside condos at the east end of Vail Village, a 5-minute walk to Gondola One, Golden Peak and Ford Amphitheater, with free parking and a pool.
- [Austria Haus](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/austria-haus): A 25-room family-owned boutique hotel on Gore Creek by Vail Village's Covered Bridge, two minutes from Gondola One, with breakfast and a creekside pool.
- [Brandess-Cadmus Fallridge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/brandess-cadmus-fallridge): Brandess-Cadmus manages Vail rentals and sales, including condos at Fallridge — ideal for longer stays that never appear on standard booking sites.
- [Cedar at Streamside](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/cedar-at-streamside): Bluegreen's Cedar building at StreamSide in West Vail: renovated suites sleeping up to 8 with two baths, pool, racquetball and a shuttle to the villages.
- [Christiania Lodge at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/christiania-lodge-at-vail): Family-owned Bavarian-style lodge behind Gondola One in Vail Village, with 22 rooms, a heated pool, Sarah's Lounge and 30+ managed condos.
- [CoralTree Residence Collection Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/coraltree-residence-collection-vail): CoralTree rents privately owned condos at The Landmark, Montaneros, Vail 21 and more in Lionshead, with check-in at The Landmark front desk.
- [Eagle Point Resort](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/eagle-point-resort): Creekside condo resort west of Lionshead: 1- and 2-bedroom units, heated indoor/outdoor pool, rooftop hot tub and a free shuttle to the Lionshead Gondola.
- [Evergreen Lodge at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/evergreen-lodge-at-vail): Evergreen Lodge sits between Vail Village and Lionshead, with hotel rooms, kitchen condos, a summer pool and two restaurants in the building.
- [Fallridge At Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/fallridge-at-vail): Condominiums beside the Vail Golf Club, with fairway and Gore Range views and easy bus access to Vail Village.
- [Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/four-seasons-resort-and-residences-vail): Full-service Vail Village resort with Tavernetta, The Remedy, a 13-room spa, a year-round heated pool and a guest ski lounge at Gondola One.
- [Grand Hyatt Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/grand-hyatt-vail): Cascade Village resort on Gore Creek with its own chairlift, an infinity pool, spa, Makoto Vail and Gessner, and a free shuttle to the villages.
- [Highcliffe Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/highcliffe-lodge): Private log home for up to 12 on an acre in East Vail, with a home cinema, hot tub and free parking in Vail Village's Solaris garage. Book direct.
- [Highline Vail - a DoubleTree by Hilton](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/highline-vail-a-doubletree-by-hilton): A West Vail DoubleTree off I-70 exit 173 with included parking, a free mountain shuttle, loft suites with kitchens, a heated pool and dog-friendly rooms.
- [Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/hotel-gasthof-gramshammer): Family-run Austrian inn in Vail Village since 1964, with Pepi's restaurant and bar, the Antlers Room, Pepi Sports and breakfast included.
- [InvitedHome](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/invitedhome): InvitedHome manages privately owned Vail homes, from village condos to Forest Road estates, with a local team that arranges chefs and rentals.
- [Lift House Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lift-house-lodge): Pet-friendly studio condos a block from the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, with kitchenettes, fireplaces, balconies and a rooftop hot tub.
- [Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lion-square-lodge-at-the-gondola): Ski-in/ski-out hotel rooms and condos beside the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, with a year-round pool, Trails End restaurant and ski valet.
- [Lodge At Lionshead](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lodge-at-lionshead): Studios to four-bedroom condos on Gore Creek, under 200 yards from Lionshead's Eagle Bahn Gondola, with pools, hot tubs and garage parking.
- [Lodge at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lodge-at-vail): Vail's first hotel (1962), at the base of Vail Mountain by Gondola One, with Elway's, Cucina, a RockResorts Spa, pool and a 5,500 sq ft ballroom.
- [Lodge Tower](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lodge-tower): Lodge rooms and condos 100 yards from Gondola One in Vail Village, with daily breakfast, a year-round pool and hot tub, and no resort fee.
- [Manor Vail Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/manor-vail-lodge): Studios, condos and penthouses at the base of Golden Peak in Vail Village, with daily breakfast, two pools, four hot tubs, The Fitz and a spa.
- [Marriott's StreamSide Birch at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/marriotts-streamside-birch-at-vail): Marriott Vacation Club villas in West Vail with kitchens, fireplaces, indoor and outdoor pools, on-site ski rentals and no resort fee.
- [Marriott's StreamSide Douglas at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/marriotts-streamside-douglas-at-vail): Marriott Vacation Club villas in West Vail with kitchens, fireplaces, indoor and outdoor pools, a free mountain shuttle and no resort fee.
- [Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/marriotts-streamside-evergreen-at-vail): Two-bedroom Marriott Vacation Club villas in West Vail with kitchens, soaking tubs, indoor and outdoor pools and no resort fee.
- [Montaneros in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/montaneros-in-vail): Boutique Lionshead condos a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with full kitchens, fireplaces, a heated saline pool and included garage parking.
- [Plaza Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/plaza-lodge): Two- to four-bedroom condos above Bridge Street in Vail Village, a short walk to Gondola One. Managed by Christiania at Vail; no on-site parking.
- [RamsHorn Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ramshorn-lodge): One- to four-bedroom suites at Golden Peak with full kitchens, a heated pool and hot tub, a short walk from Vail Village and the Ford Amphitheater.
- [rentVAIL](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/rentvail): Locally owned Vail and Beaver Creek vacation rental company: condos and homes from slopeside studios to group houses, booked online or by phone.
- [Residence Inn by Marriott Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/residence-inn-by-marriott-vail): West Vail extended-stay hotel with full-kitchen suites, free hot breakfast, a lobby bar, a hotel shuttle and pet-friendly rooms.
- [Riva Ridge South](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/riva-ridge-south): One- to four-bedroom condos on Willow Road in Vail Village, about 150 yards from Gondola One, with access to The Willows' hot tub.
- [Sandstone Creek Club](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sandstone-creek-club): 62-condo timeshare resort on Vail View Drive renting nightly: hotel rooms to lofts sleeping 10, creekside pool, free parking and a winter ski shuttle.
- [Simba Run Vail Condominiums](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/simba-run-vail-condominiums): Two-bedroom, two-bath condos on Vail's North Frontage Road with a big indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna and a free winter shuttle to Vail Village and Lionshead.
- [Sitzmark Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sitzmark-vail): A 36-room Vail Village boutique hotel on Gore Creek, 100 yards from Gondola One, with a rooftop pool, dog-friendly rooms and the Left Bank in the building.
- [Solaris Residences](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/solaris-residences): Private residences above Solaris Plaza in Vail Village, from studios to four bedrooms, with a front desk, indoor pool, spa and valet parking.
- [Sonnenalp Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sonnenalp-vail): A family-owned Bavarian-style hotel on Gore Creek in Vail Village with suites, four restaurants, a spa with indoor-outdoor pools and a kids club.
- [Sun Vail Condominium Rentals](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sun-vail-condominium-rentals): Condos across the pedestrian bridge from Lionshead: full kitchens, Vail Mountain views, a year-round pool, hot tubs, sauna and free parking for one car.
- [The Arrabelle at Vail Square](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-arrabelle-at-vail-square): A ski-in/ski-out Vail Resorts hotel on Vail Square in Lionshead, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with residences, a spa and rooftop hot tubs.
- [The Galatyn Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-galatyn-lodge): Privately owned Vail Village lodge near Golden Peak: pet-friendly lodge rooms, 1- to 4-bedroom suites, a heated pool and access to Dryland spa next door.
- [The Hythe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-hythe): Luxury Collection resort in Lionshead with Revel Lounge, Well & Being Spa, residences and penthouses, a year-round pool and a short walk to the Eagle Bahn.
- [The Landmark Residences](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-landmark-residences): Lionshead condos steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with one- to four-bedroom units, a heated pool, hot tubs and one garage space included.
- [The Ritz-Carlton Club Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-ritz-carlton-club-vail): Two- to four-bedroom Ritz-Carlton residences at the base of Vail Mountain in Lionshead, with ski valet, heated pool, Lobby Lounge and free valet parking.
- [The Sebastian - Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-sebastian-vail): Timbers Resorts hotel in Vail Village with residences up to four bedrooms, a year-round pool, Zuma Vail, The Gambit Bar and Bloom Spa on site.
- [The Wren at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-wren-at-vail): Condo lodge in Vail's Golden Peak neighborhood: studios to three-bedrooms with kitchens and fireplaces, a year-round pool, free parking and a ski shuttle.
- [Tivoli Lodge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/tivoli-lodge): Family-owned Vail Village hotel a block from Gondola One, with 65 rooms and suites, a year-round outdoor hot tub and dog-friendly rooms.
- [Vacation Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vacation-vail): Vail and Beaver Creek vacation rentals booked direct — no platform fees, real rates, and local staff who manage the properties themselves.
- [Vail 21, CoralTree Residence Collection](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-21-condominiums): Lionshead condos about three minutes' walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces, balconies and a rooftop hot tub.
- [Vail International Condominiums](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-international-condominiums): Two- to four-bedroom Lionshead condos a 6-minute walk from the Eagle Bahn, with a front desk, pool, free parking per unit and Steadman patient rates.
- [Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-racquet-club-mountain-resort): East Vail condo resort on 22 acres with a free athletic club, year-round 25m pool, tennis and pickleball, free parking and two free bus stops on site.
- [Vail Residences at Cascade Village, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-residences-at-cascade-village): Condos and homes of one to nine bedrooms in Cascade Village, affiliated with Grand Hyatt Vail, with kitchens, laundry and access to resort pool and spa.
- [Vail Run Resort](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-run-resort): Condo resort on Lions Ridge Loop above Lionshead: studios to penthouses, each with a private entrance and kitchen. Quieter, and a ride to the lifts.
- [Vail Spa Condominiums](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-spa-condominiums): Two- to four-bedroom condos in Lionshead, a 2-minute walk to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms and saunas.
- [Vail Trails East](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-trails-east): Condos at 433 Gore Creek Drive, about a block from the Golden Peak lifts in Vail Village, rented unit by unit through local managers.
- [Vail's Mountain Haus](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vails-mountain-haus): Condominium hotel at the Covered Bridge in Vail Village, 100 meters from Gondola One, with a heated pool, hot tubs, and The George downstairs.
- [Vantage Point](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vantage-point): Two- to five-bedroom Lionshead condos about 100 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with kitchens, fireplaces, a summer pool and year-round hot tubs.
- [Villa Cortina](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/villa-cortina): Condos on West Meadow Drive in Vail Village with a year-round heated pool and hot tub on Gore Creek, about a 4 to 5 minute walk to the lifts.
- [Westwind At Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/westwind-at-vail): One- to four-bedroom Lionshead condos a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with a year-round heated pool, hot tub, front desk and heated garage.
- [Willows at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/willows-at-vail): Boutique Vail Village condos on Willow Road near Gondola One, with a front desk, concierge, daily housekeeping, air conditioning and a courtyard hot tub.

## Restaurants
- [Restaurants in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/vail-restaurants): the full category page.
- [AlpenDogs](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/alpendogs): French-style hot dogs in baguettes and soft-serve frozen custard at a Lionshead counter in Vail, with pickup and delivery ordering.
- [Alpenrose Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/alpenrose-vail): Alpenrose in Vail Village serves Bavarian, Austrian and Swiss cooking: fondue, schnitzel, strudel, weekend brunch and a winter private gondola dinner.
- [Alpine Pizza Company](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/alpine-pizza-company): Detroit-style pizza by the slice or pie steps from the Lionshead gondola: roni cups, crispy cheese edges and a daily special pie. Go early.
- [Annapurna Nepali and Indian Cuisine](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/annapurna-nepali-and-indian-cuisine): Nepali momo and chau chau beside Indian curries and tandoori, inside The Evergreen Lodge between Vail Village and Lionshead.
- [Apres Cafe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/apres-cafe): East Vail's neighborhood restaurant and bar at Vail Racquet Club: salads, sandwiches, handmade pizza, fireside seating and drinks to go.
- [Avanti Food & Beverage](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/avanti-food-beverage): Golden Peak food hall with five kitchens, two bars and a big patio: burgers, ramen, tacos, pizza and Mediterranean. No reservations.
- [Backyard Burgers](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/backyard-burgers-vail): Double smash burgers with hand-cut fries, a Philly cheesesteak and milkshakes at the Backyard Burgers counter inside Avanti Vail at Golden Peak.
- [BAO You Like It](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bao-you-like-it): Bao-bun pop-up and caterer in Vail: pork, beef and vegan bao at hotel lounges, tasting rooms and markets. Check Instagram for the next date.
- [Barrio Social](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/barrio-social): Barrio Social in Vail Village serves Spanish and Portuguese tapas, jamón and paella, with a patio for après and private rooms for groups.
- [Big Bear Bistro](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/big-bear-bistro): Coffee, all-day breakfast burritos, sandwiches and crêpes at the top of Bridge Street, steps from Gondola One, with a Mill Creek patio.
- [Boychik Kitchen](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/boychik-kitchen): Mediterranean counter in Avanti's Golden Peak food hall: dips, hummus bowls and salads, mostly gluten-free or vegan. Open daily.
- [Buffalo's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/buffalos-vail): Quick-service breakfast and lunch at the top of Mountaintop Express (#4) on Vail Mountain, at the Back Bowls gate. Winter only; lift access required.
- [Bully Ranch Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bully-ranch-restaurant): Casual burgers, brick-oven pizza and German beer inside the Sonnenalp in Vail Village, open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily with a patio.
- [Casa Jalisco](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/casa-jalisco): Mexican restaurant and taqueria in Lionshead, Vail: combination plates, burritos, fajitas and a breakfast-friendly lunch menu.
- [Chasing Rabbits](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/chasing-rabbits): A Mediterranean restaurant, library lounge, arcade bar and members' speakeasy under one roof at Solaris in Vail Village, with a busy event calendar.
- [Chicago Pizza](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/chicago-pizza): Family-run pizzeria on Vail's South Frontage Road since 1991: house-made dough, four sizes, calzones and pasta, plus delivery.
- [Deca + Bol](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/deca-bol): An American restaurant and ten-lane bowling alley at Solaris in Vail Village, with lane-side dining, group parties and all-ages bowling until 10 p.m.
- [Del Toro Mexican Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/del-toro-mexican-restaurant): Mazatlan-inspired seafood and traditional Mexican at Highline Vail in West Vail, serving lunch and dinner daily from 10:30 a.m.
- [Delizioso](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/delizioso): DeliZioso is a family-owned European market and deli in Vail Village: coffee, breakfast sandwiches, gelato, imported cheeses, cured meats and groceries.
- [Eagles Nest Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/eagles-nest-restaurant): Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain: the Marketplace, Bistro 14, Simba's Cafe and pizza at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola above Lionshead.
- [Elway's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/elways): Elway's Vail: USDA prime steaks, 350-plus wines and apres patios inside The Lodge at Vail, with private dining for parties of 8 to 175.
- [Express Lift](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/express-lift): Vail Mountain's winter après bar at the base of Gondola One: brats, pretzels, Colorado beer and weekend DJs, no lift ticket needed.
- [Gessner](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gessner): Gessner is the Grand Hyatt Vail's creekside restaurant in Cascade Village, cooking Colorado ingredients with a European accent from breakfast on.
- [Gorsuch Ski Cafe Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gorsuch-ski-cafe-vail): Café, ski shop and rental counter at the bottom of Gondola One: Illy coffee, Bavarian pretzels, burritos and paninis, plus the Sonnenalp ski lounge.
- [Grill On The Gore](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/grill-on-the-gore): Grill on the Gore at the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse: public lunch with a Gore Range patio, free parking, and a winter soup and chili buffet.
- [Häagen-Dazs Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/haagen-dazs-vail): Häagen-Dazs scoop shop at The Arrabelle in Lionshead, Vail: cones, cups, Dazzler sundaes, milkshakes and frozen drinks.
- [Joe's Famous Deli and Homemade Ice Cream](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/joes-famous-deli-and-homemade-ice-cream): Joe's Famous Deli on Bridge Street makes its own ice cream in 24 flavors and builds deli sandwiches with house-roasted beef, plus breakfast until 11:30.
- [Joy Sushi](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/joy-sushi): Takeout sushi in the West Vail Mall: nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and bento boxes, ordered online or by phone for pickup, from 11 a.m.
- [La Bottega](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/la-bottega): La Bottega in Vail Village has served northern Italian food since 1997: pasta, stone-oven pizza, a long wine list, a patio and a wine bar.
- [La Cantina](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/la-cantina-vail): San Diego-style Mexican food in Vail Village for 25+ years: burritos, tacos, enchiladas and a free salsa bar with any food or drink purchase.
- [La Nonna Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/la-nonna-vail): La Nonna in Vail Village serves chef Simone Riatti's Italian cooking, with pasta made fresh daily, a full bar and dinner Monday to Saturday.
- [Les Delices De France](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/les-delices-de-france): Locally owned French cafe near Lionshead's Eagle Bahn Gondola since 1984: Lavazza coffee, crepes, waffles and smoothies.
- [Local Joe's Pizza & Delivery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/local-joes-pizza-and-delivery): Local Joe's Pizza on Lions Ridge Loop: pizza, subs, wings and beer since 2000, open until 2 a.m. daily, with delivery from 5 to 11 p.m.
- [Ludwig's Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ludwigs-restaurant): Ludwig's serves the Sonnenalp's daily breakfast buffet on a glass-walled creekside terrace in Vail Village, plus a winter-only dinner room.
- [Makoto Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/makoto-vail): Chef Makoto Okuwa's Edomae-style sushi restaurant inside Grand Hyatt Vail: dinner nightly, timed reservations, complimentary valet.
- [May Palace](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/may-palace): May Palace in West Vail cooks Chinese favorites, soup dumplings and bao for pickup or delivery, ordered online, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.
- [McDonald's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/mcdonalds): Vail's only McDonald's, on the North Frontage Road in West Vail: drive-thru from 5:30 a.m., lobby 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and mobile ordering.
- [Osaki Sushi](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/osaki-sushi): A small, traditional sushi room in Vail Village with daily hand-picked fish, omakase by arrangement, and a sake selection. Evening service only.
- [QDOBA Mexican Eats](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/qdoba-mexican-eats): QDOBA in the West Vail Mall: build-your-own burritos, bowls and tacos with guacamole and queso included, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days.
- [Rimini Cafe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/rimini-cafe-vail): Gelato, handmade chocolates, crêpes and espresso at The Arrabelle in Lionshead, open from breakfast into the evening daily.
- [Russell's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/russells): A Bridge Street steakhouse since 1989 with ranch-named cuts, king crab and a small, warm dining room. Dinner nightly from 5 p.m. in Vail Village.
- [Ruta Del Sabor](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ruta-del-sabor): Barbacoa, carnitas and birria tacos, tortas and plates in West Vail. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with online ordering for pickup.
- [Slope Room](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/slope-room): Alpine bistro inside Gravity Haus Vail on Gore Creek: ranch-sourced New American and steakhouse dishes, cocktails and après, dinner nightly from 5 p.m.
- [SNOWFOX Sushi](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/snowfox-sushi): Grab-and-go sushi rolled fresh daily inside City Market in West Vail: rolls, nigiri, poke bowls and party platters, with online ordering.
- [Subway](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/subway): Subway in the West Vail Mall, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily: made-to-order subs, wraps and salads, breakfast, mobile ordering and catering.
- [Sundae Ice Cream](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sundae-vail): Small-batch Colorado ice cream in Vail Village: rotating flavors, fresh waffle cones, slab sundaes, scoop flights and custom ice cream cakes.
- [Swiss Chalet Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/swiss-chalet-restaurant): Tableside fondue, raclette and schnitzel in a chalet-style room inside the Sonnenalp in Vail Village, with a 1,000-label wine list.
- [Tavern on the Square](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/tavern-on-the-square): The Arrabelle's slope-view restaurant in Lionshead, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola: breakfast, lunch and dinner, a patio and dogs welcome.
- [The Belle](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-belle): The Arrabelle's grab-and-go coffee counter and bakery in Lionshead, at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with locally roasted blends.
- [The Fitz](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-fitz): Manor Vail Lodge's family-friendly bar and restaurant near Golden Peak: comfort food, cocktails, Colorado drafts, daily happy hour and Monday burger night.
- [The Little Diner](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-little-diner): Breakfast all day and lunch from 11:30 in Lionshead: Jim Little's eggs Benedict, a baked-to-order Dutch baby and an open kitchen since 2008.
- [Unravel Coffee](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/unravel-coffee): Gravity Haus coffee bar inside Slope Room on Gore Creek: house-roasted coffee, breakfast, lunch and smoothies, daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- [Vail Blue Moose Pizza](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-blue-moose-pizza): New York-style pizza by the slice or pie in Lionshead, steps from the ice rink. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., no reservations, takeout and group dining.
- [Vail Chophouse](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-chophouse): Slopeside steakhouse at the base of Lionshead's Eagle Bahn Gondola: prime steaks, seafood, après live music. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Vendetta's Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vendettas-restaurant): Vendetta's on Bridge Street: family-owned Italian dining, pizza by the slice and a late-night double-sided bar in Vail Village since 1983.
- [Westside Cafe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/westside-cafe): West Vail comfort food since 2002: eight kinds of eggs Benedict, dinner Monday to Saturday and 18-ounce Bloody Marys beside the Highline Vail.
- [Wildwood Smokehouse](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/wildwood-smokehouse): Winter-only barbecue at nearly 11,000 feet in Vail's Back Bowls hub: daily smoked meat and Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, reached on skis only.
- [Yama Sushi](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/yama-sushi): Small Vail Village sushi bar on Gore Creek Drive: nigiri, sashimi, house rolls and small plates, about ten tables plus eight bar seats.
- [Yeti's Grind](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/yetis-grind-coffee): Local coffee at Solaris in Vail Village since 2010: specialty lattes, breakfast burritos, avocado toast and sandwiches, with order-ahead pickup.
- [Yeti's Grind West Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/yetis-grind-west-vail): Yeti's Grind's West Vail café off I-70 Exit 173: specialty coffee, breakfast burritos, avocado toast and sandwiches, open daily from 7 a.m.
- [ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/zenshi-handcrafted-sushi): ZENSHI sushi counter inside the West Vail Safeway: rolls, poke bowls and party platters made fresh daily, grab and go on the Frontage Road.

## Bars and apres-ski
- [Bars and apres-ski in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/vail-nightlife): the full category page.
- [10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/10th-mountain-whiskey-vail): Colorado whiskey tasting room on Bridge Street in Vail Village: spirit flights, barrel-aged cocktails and bottles, with seating over Gore Creek.
- [Bart & Yeti's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bart-and-yetis): A Lionshead bar since 1975, Bart & Yeti's draws locals with craft beers, standout green chili, and après patio seating — at prices fair for Vail.
- [First Chair](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/first-chair-vail): Grab-and-go burritos, cocktails and budget après at the base of Gondola One in Vail Village, with a dog-friendly patio. Open daily.
- [Garfinkel's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/garfinkels): Garf's is Lionshead's locally owned sports bar and grill, open since 1992, with a sunny deck overlooking the gondola and Vail Mountain.
- [How Ya Doin' Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/how-ya-doin-vail): East Coast-style deli and full bar on Bridge Street in Vail Village: hoagies in half or whole, cocktails, afternoon happy hour and catering.
- [La Brasserie Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/la-brasserie-vail): French brasserie on Bridge Street in Vail Village: oysters, steak frites and French onion soup, a full bar and lunch into dinner daily.
- [Loaded Joe's - Vail Restaurants](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/loaded-joes-vail-restaurants): Coffee house by day, bar by night, in Austria Haus by Vail's Covered Bridge: breakfast burritos, sandwiches and a 3-7 p.m. happy hour.
- [Mid-Vail Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/mid-vail-restaurant): Mid-Vail at the top of Gondola One: Look Ma comfort food, the Powerline Pub and the Sun Terrace, open to skiers and gondola riders.
- [Montauk Seafood Grill](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/montauk-seafood-grill): Seafood in Lionshead for 37 years: raw bar, king crab and the signature seared ahi, dinner nightly 5-9 p.m., near the Eagle Bahn Gondola.
- [Pazzo's Pizzeria](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pazzos-pizzeria): The original Pazzo's, in Vail Village since 1990: fresh-dough pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, calzones and subs across from Solaris.
- [Pepi's Bar & Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pepis-bar-and-restaurant): Austrian cooking, a historic bar and a heated year-round patio inside Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer in Vail Village, open to all for lunch and dinner.
- [The 10th](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-10th-vail): The 10th is Vail Mountain's upscale full-service restaurant at Mid-Vail, atop Gondola One, with Gore Range views. Lift access required.
- [Trails End](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/trails-end-vail): Tacos, tapas and burgers inside Lion Square Lodge by the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, with a mountain-view deck and daily après.
- [Treff Cafe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/treff-cafe): The café and European-style bar inside Sonnenalp Vail: espresso, croissants, paninis, Bavarian beer and spritzes, open to hotel guests and locals.
- [Vail Brewing Company](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-brewing-company): Vail Brewing Co.'s Vail Village Tasting Room in Solaris: 12 local beers on tap, flights, crowlers and a dog-friendly patio.
- [Vaquero’s Mexican Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vaqueros-mexican-restaurant): Traditional Mexican in West Vail since 2019: molcajete, carne asada, nightly dinner specials, a bar and a kids' menu, open from 10:30 a.m.
- [Zuma Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/zuma-vail): Zuma's contemporary Japanese restaurant inside The Sebastian in Vail Village: sushi counter, robata grill, a bar and DJ booth. Reserve on OpenTable.

## Things to do
- [Things to do in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/vail-attractions): the full category page.
- ["Onion" playground In Lionshead Square](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/onion-playground-in-lionshead-square): Sunbird Park, the Onion playground in Lionshead: three bird's-nest play structures, slides and summer fountains, free and open to the public.
- [Albert Einstein Statue](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/albert-einstein-statue): A bronze Einstein on a bench outside the Sitzmark on Gore Creek Drive: Gary Lee Price's sculpture in Vail's public art collection, free to visit.
- [Almresi Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/almresi-vail): Alpine hut restaurant at the top of Bridge Street: fondue on a sled, schnitzel and a take-away window. Seasonal; check it has reopened.
- [Altitude Bar and Grill](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/altitude-bar-and-grill): Sports bar inside The Evergreen Lodge between Vail Village and Lionshead, with 19 TVs, a 100-inch-plus screen, wings and burgers.
- [American Ski Exchange](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/american-ski-exchange): Family-run ski and snowboard rentals on Wall Street below Gondola One since 1986, with a Vail Village best-price guarantee and storage.
- [Aquarian Uprising](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/aquarian-uprising): Holistic wellness studio in the Vail Run building with a Himalayan salt room, soundbaths, a Longevity Lounge and bodywork. By appointment, weekdays.
- [Archetype Distillery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/archetype-distillery): Archetype's Vail Village tasting room pours wine-grape gin and vodka in cocktails, with small plates and cocktail classes, inside Sitzmark Vail.
- [Artful Sol](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/artful-sol): Contemporary abstract painting, sculpture and handmade gold and silver jewelry at a Vail Village gallery beside the International Bridge.
- [Bad Kitty Lounge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bad-kitty-lounge): Small whiskey and craft-cocktail lounge by the Covered Bridge on Bridge Street, Vail Village, with a retro mid-century room.
- [Base Camp](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/base-camp): Venture Sports' Base Camp beside Gondola One: demo ski and snowboard rentals, free storage and ski valet, and summer bikes and Vail Pass tours.
- [Berrypicker Trail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/berrypicker-trail): Berry Picker Trail: a 3.1-mile, 2,200-foot climb from Lionshead to Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain, with a gondola ride down in season.
- [Betty Ford Alpine Gardens](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/betty-ford-alpine-gardens): North America's highest botanical garden, in Ford Park: 3,000+ alpine plant species, free daily from dawn to dusk, with tours and winter snowshoeing.
- [Bighorn Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bighorn-park): Bighorn Park in East Vail: a free town park with an off-leash dog area, a pond, a multi-structure playground and covered picnic tables.
- [BioMed Spa Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/biomed-spa-vail): The medical spa inside Manor Vail Lodge: IV therapy, oxygen bar and compression boots alongside massage, facials, acupuncture and aesthetics.
- [Bistro Fourteen](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bistro-fourteen): Bistro 14 inside Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain: crafted plates, a full bar and Gray Malin art at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola.
- [Bloom Spa](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bloom-spa): Bloom Spa inside The Sebastian in Vail Village: High-Altitude Adjustment massage, Oxygen Lift Facial, a recovery suite and Spa Your Way days.
- [booth lake trail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/booth-lake-trail): Booth Lake Trail in East Vail: 4.5 miles one way past 60-foot Booth Falls to an 11,480-foot lake. No trailhead parking in 2026; take the free bus.
- [Bravo! Vail Music Festival](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bravo-vail-music-festival): Vail's summer classical festival: four orchestras at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, chamber music and free concerts. 2027 dates and tickets.
- [Bridge Street Bar](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/bridge-street-bar): Live music and a DJ dance room side by side on Bridge Street, Vail Village. Open late, Tuesday to Saturday in winter.
- [Buffehr Creek Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/buffehr-creek-park): Buffehr Creek Park in West Vail: a free neighborhood playground with slides, swings and a picnic area with grills, near City Market and the bus.
- [Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/colorado-ski-and-snowboard-museum): Free museum of Colorado ski and snowboard history in Vail Village, with the 10th Mountain Division exhibit and the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame.
- [Cucina](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/cucina): The Lodge at Vail's breakfast room and bar, steps from Gondola One: eggs, omelets, waffles, weekend brunch and fireside cocktails.
- [Deep Roots Therapeutic Massage](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/deep-roots-therapeutic-massage): Locally owned Vail massage studio inside The Wren: full 60 to 120-minute sessions, Thai, deep tissue and craniosacral work, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- [Dobson Ice Arena](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/dobson-ice-arena): Dobson Arena, Vail's public ice rink in Lionshead, reopens after a full remodel with programming starting November 2026. Skating, hockey and shows.
- [Donovan Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/donovan-park): Free Town of Vail park in Cascade Village with a playground, athletic fields, picnic areas and basketball court, beside Donovan Pavilion.
- [Donovan Pavilion](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/donovan-pavilion-vail): The Town of Vail's timber-and-stone event hall at Donovan Park: up to 200 guests, a creekside patio, your own caterer. 2026 and 2027 rates.
- [Eagle River Outfitter](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/eagle-river-outfitter): Seasonal fly shop inside the Four Seasons Vail: flies, rod and wader rentals, river advice, and guided wade and float trips on the Eagle River.
- [Effulgent Medical Aesthetics and Wellness](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/effulgent-medical-aesthetics-and-wellness): Physician-led aesthetics in West Vail: Botox, fillers, Sculptra, RF microneedling and PRP with Dr. Marissa Humphrey, by appointment on weekdays.
- [El Segundo](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/el-segundo): Taqueria and tequila bar on Gore Creek Drive with 100+ tequilas, a creekside patio and a kids' menu, open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in Vail Village.
- [Ellefson Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ellefson-park-vail): Ellefson Park: a small, free Town of Vail playground in West Vail with swings, slides, grassy fields, picnic tables and winter sledding hills.
- [Epic Discovery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/epic-discovery): Vail Mountain's summer activity park at Eagle's Nest: Forest Flyer coaster, tubing, climbing wall and kids' zipline, reached by gondola from Lionshead.
- [Ford Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ford-park): Ford Park, just east of Vail Village: playground, picnic shelter, sports fields, tennis, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and the Ford Amphitheater.
- [Gerald Ford Amphitheater](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gerald-ford-amphitheater): Vail's open-air summer venue in Ford Park: free Hot Summer Nights, Amp Summer Concerts, Vail Dance Festival and Bravo! Vail, plus lawn and parking tips.
- [GLO Mind Body Skin](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/glo-mind-body-skin): Appointment-only spa in Solaris, Vail Village: massage, facials, HydraFacials and microneedling. Solaris Residences' on-site spa; no steam or sauna.
- [Gore Creek Campground](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gore-creek-campground): Forest Service campground on Gore Creek six miles east of Vail: tent and small-RV sites, bear lockers, no drinking water. Book on Recreation.gov.
- [Gore Valley Trail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gore-valley-trail): The Gore Valley Trail follows Gore Creek through Vail, linking Lionshead, Vail Village and the golf course on a mostly paved path for walking and biking.
- [Gravity Haus - Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gravity-haus-vail): Gore Creek hotel in Vail Village with a gym, coworking, recovery spa, Slope Room and Unravel Coffee, plus condos for larger groups.
- [Imagination Station](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/imagination-station): The Vail Recreation District's indoor family discovery zone in Lionshead: hands-on exhibits, art projects and Paint Your Own Pottery.
- [Inspirato Vail Member Lounge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/inspirato-vail-member-lounge): Inspirato's members-only lounge in Solaris, Vail Village: complimentary drinks and snacks, happy hour and a Destination Concierge, open seasonal weekends.
- [J Cotter Gallery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/j-cotter-gallery): J. Cotter Gallery on Wall Street, open since 1970, shows Jim Cotter's one-of-a-kind sculptural jewelry and takes custom commissions.
- [Karats](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/karats): Karats, a Vail Village jewelry shop founded by Daniel Telleen, pairs gold and gems with ancient coins, fossils and meteorites, and takes commissions.
- [Kind Bikes and Skis](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/kind-bikes-and-skis): Kind Bikes and Skis in West Vail rents skis, snowboards, mountain bikes and e-bikes, with tuning and repairs. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
- [Lancelot Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lancelot-restaurant): Lancelot has roasted prime rib in Vail Village since 1969, by the Children's Fountain, with Austrian classics, steaks, seafood and groups of up to 90.
- [Lionshead Village](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lionshead-village): Lionshead, Vail's car-free western village at the Eagle Bahn Gondola: Vail Square's ice rink, playgrounds, shops, and the Lionshead Parking Structure.
- [Matsuhisa](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/matsuhisa): Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Vail Village restaurant in Solaris: new-style Japanese cooking, sushi, an eight-course omakase and dinner nightly from 5 p.m.
- [Mountain Revival](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/mountain-revival): Massage, facials and a sauna-and-cold-plunge Recovery Room in the Highline Vail lobby in West Vail, with passes and memberships for regulars.
- [Mountain Standard](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/mountain-standard): Mountain Standard: the Sweet Basil team's creekside Vail Village tavern, cooking over a live wood fire from lunch through dinner.
- [Nature Discovery Center](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/nature-discovery-center-vail): Walking Mountains' free nature center in a yurt atop the Eagle Bahn Gondola: wildlife exhibits, guided nature hikes and winter snowshoe tours.
- [On The Water Fly Fishing](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/otw-fly-fishing-vail): Vail fly fishing guide Tom Rushlow runs wade and float trips plus classroom-and-river instruction for beginners and improving anglers.
- [Piece art gallery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/piece-art-gallery): A glass-focused art gallery in Vail Village run by Eva Pobjecka, with ceramic and bronze work, Colorado makers and a small-collectibles section.
- [Pirateship Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pirateship-park-vail): Pirateship Park: a free Town of Vail playground with a life-size pirate ship, crow's nest and climbing nets at the base of Gondola One.
- [Pitkin Creek Trail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pitkin-creek-trail): The Pitkin Creek Trail climbs 4.8 miles from East Vail past two waterfalls to Pitkin Lake in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Parking is very limited.
- [Pivot62](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pivot62): Brick-fired pizzas, shareable plates, wine and cocktails by the fire in the lobby lounge of Highline Vail, a DoubleTree in West Vail.
- [Raitman Art Galleries](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/raitman-art-galleries): Family-run gallery on Gore Creek in Vail Village showing contemporary Colorado painting, bronze and glass, with artist visits and worldwide shipping.
- [Recovery Lab Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/recovery-lab-vail): Recovery studio inside The Ritz-Carlton Club in Lionshead: oxygen bar, IV drips, Normatec boots, cryo, red light and a hyperbaric chamber. Walk-ins welcome.
- [Red Lion](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/red-lion): The Red Lion has served Vail Village since 1963 from the top of Bridge Street: burgers, award-winning chili, live music and first-come seating.
- [Red Sandstone Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/red-sandstone-park-vail): Red Sandstone Park: a free Town of Vail park with a pop-art playground of forts, slides and stick-figure statues, plus sand volleyball courts.
- [Revel Lounge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/revel-lounge): Revel, The Hythe's restaurant and après bar in Lionshead: Colorado cocktails, sharing boards and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
- [Ridge + River Mountainside Kitchen](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ridge-river-mountainside-kitchen): Ridge + River is Manor Vail Lodge's winter dinner room at Golden Peak, with Colorado bison, trout and fondue. Regular service is paused until winter.
- [RockResorts Spa at The Arrabelle](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/rockresorts-spa-at-the-arrabelle): 10,000-square-foot spa inside The Arrabelle in Lionshead: 11 treatment rooms, a nail salon, fitness center, steam, sauna and whirlpools.
- [RockResorts Spa at The Lodge at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/rockresorts-spa-at-the-lodge-at-vail): Spa inside The Lodge at Vail in Vail Village: 11 treatment rooms, a couples room with a soaking tub for two, steam rooms and whirlpools.
- [Root & Flower](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/root-flower): Root & Flower is a locally owned Bridge Street wine and cocktail bar with 20+ wines by the glass, small plates, tasting classes, open until midnight.
- [Shakedown Bar](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/shakedown-bar): Shakedown Bar is a 21+ live rock 'n' roll room at the top of Bridge Street in Vail Village, open since 2012, with doors at 9 p.m. and shows streamed.
- [Sonnenalp Spa](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sonnenalp-spa): The spa inside Sonnenalp Vail in Vail Village, with indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools over Gore Creek, massages, facials and an oxygen bar.
- [Stephen's Park](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/stephens-park): Stephens Park in West Vail: an off-leash dog park on Gore Creek with a renovated playground, picnic tables, restrooms and parking.
- [Sunshine Massage Studio](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sunshine-massage-studio): A Lionshead massage and yoga studio that works on a heated floor mat, with deep tissue, Thai stretching, couples lessons, AcroYoga and mobile sessions.
- [Sweet Basil](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sweet-basil): Sweet Basil, on Gore Creek Drive since 1977: seasonal modern American cooking, a serious bar and private dining for up to 100 in Vail Village.
- [Tavernetta Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/tavernetta-vail): Tavernetta Vail: Northern Italian breakfast, dinner and Sunday brunch from the Frasca team, inside the Four Seasons at One Vail Road.
- [The Fang](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-fang): The Fang, East Vail's famous free-hanging ice pillar in the Rigid Designator Amphitheatre: a WI5 expert ice climb that forms in some winters.
- [The Gambit Bar](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-gambit-bar): The Sebastian's lobby lounge in Vail Village: seasonal cocktails, an all-day bar menu, winter live music and football on Thursdays and Sundays.
- [The George](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-george): Vail Village pub since 1996 on East Meadow Drive: no reservations, a 5-8 p.m. happy hour, duck quesadillas, pool tables and a kids' menu.
- [The Left Bank Restaurant](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-left-bank-restaurant): The Left Bank has served French cooking in Vail Village for five decades. Chef-owner Jean-Michel Chelain cooks from scratch inside Sitzmark Vail.
- [The North Face - Solaris](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-north-face-solaris): The North Face in Solaris Plaza, Vail Village: the brand's jackets, layers and gear, run by Vail Resorts Retail. Address, contact and tips.
- [The Remedy Bar](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-remedy-bar): The Four Seasons' cocktail bar at the entrance to Vail Village — serious drinks, live aprés music, a 165-inch sports screen, and firepit patio views.
- [Troy's Ski Shop](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/troys-ski-shop): Locally owned Vail Village ski shop since 2005: new demo skis every season, the village's only official DPS dealer, pro tuning and ski storage.
- [Two Arrows Coffee & Bar](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/two-arrows-coffee-bar): Coffee bar by day and cocktail bar by night on Wall Street in Vail Village, open 7 a.m. to midnight, known for its gin and tonic and Carajillo.
- [Up The Creek](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/up-the-creek): Family-owned since 1988, Up The Creek serves seasonal lunch and dinner on Gore Creek in Vail Village, with what it calls Vail's only creekside patio.
- [Vail Art Studio](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-art-studio): Vail's first visual arts studio, in Ford Park by Gore Creek: artist residencies, open-studio days and the Vail Art Studio Challenge.
- [Vail Backcountry Tours](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-backcountry-tours): Guided snowmobile tours from Red Sandstone Road, five minutes from Vail Village: two- and three-hour rides with a yurt stop in White River National Forest.
- [Vail Bike Hub](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-bike-hub): Bike rentals at the base of Gondola One in Vail Village, from e-MTBs to carbon road bikes, with repairs and sales at a year-round EagleVail shop.
- [Vail Bike Tech](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-bike-tech): Bike rentals, repairs and Vail Pass shuttles in the Lionshead Mall, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Locally owned since 1987.
- [Vail Farmers Market](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-farmers-market): Vail's Sunday farmers market and art show: 155+ Colorado vendors on Meadow Drive, June 14 to October 4, 2026, with parking tips.
- [Vail Film Festival](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-film-festival): Vail Film Festival, December 3-6, 2026: a French Showcase of new francophone cinema, panels and the Vail Screenplay Competition.
- [Vail Golf Club](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-golf-club): Vail's public 18-hole, par-71 course on Gore Creek: Gore Range views, walkable layout, club rentals, lessons and a clubhouse restaurant.
- [Vail Gondola Club](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-gondola-club): Members-only Cordillera ski club at the top of Bridge Street by Gondola One: lockers, ski valet, breakfast and après for up to 212 members.
- [Vail Gymnastics Center](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-gymnastics-center): Vail Recreation District's 9,000 sq ft gym: drop-in classes, open gym for toddlers to adults, summer camps and a Junior Olympic team.
- [Vail Interfaith Chapel](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-interfaith-chapel): Five congregations share this 1969 chapel on Gore Creek in Vail. Services, creekside weddings, event spaces and current wedding rates.
- [Vail International Gallery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-international-gallery): Vail International Gallery on East Meadow Drive represents about thirty painters, from Sarah Winkler and Fedor Zakharov to the Pissarro family.
- [Vail Mountain](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-mountain): Vail Mountain: 5,317 acres, seven Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin, gondolas from Vail Village and Lionshead. Opening day Nov 13, 2026.
- [Vail Mountain Club](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-mountain-club): Private Vail Resorts Signature Club steps from Gondola One: valet parking, ski valet, lockers, pool, dining at The 10th and year-round events.
- [Vail Nature Center](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-nature-center): Walking Mountains' Gore Creek nature center in a 1940s homestead near Ford Park. Closed for summer 2026 during Town of Vail creek work.
- [Vail Recreation District](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-recreation-district): Vail Recreation District: public tennis, pickleball, golf, Nordic skiing, ice skating, kids' camps and races in Vail, open to visitors.
- [Vail Ski and Snowboard School](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-ski-and-snowboard-school): Vail Ski & Snowboard School: kids' and adult group lessons and privates at Golden Peak and Lionshead, with times, discounts and booking tips.
- [Vail Sports - One Vail Place](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-one-vail-place): Vail Sports ski and snowboard rentals and retail on Wall Street in Vail Village. Book ahead online for lower rates; Epic Pass holders save more.
- [Vail Square](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-square): Vail Square, the plaza at the heart of Lionshead framed by The Arrabelle, with the outdoor Alderhof Ice Rink in winter and the gondola a short walk away.
- [Vail Stables](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-stables): Vail Stables: guided horseback rides from 1 to 3 hours in the White River National Forest, plus goats, pony rides and goat yoga, May to September.
- [Vail Village Arts](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-village-arts): The Vickers Collection's Vail Village gallery: contemporary bronze, steel and kinetic sculpture, paintings and mixed media, originals and limited editions.
- [Vail Village Welcome Center](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-village-welcome-center): Vail's staffed visitor desk atop the Vail Village parking garage: free maps, event calendars and local advice, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- [Vintage](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vintage): French brasserie in Gateway Plaza next to The Sebastian, known for its Champagne brunch. Open Thursday to Monday for brunch and dinner.
- [Well & Being Spa at The Hythe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/well-and-being-spa-the-hythe): Adults-only spa inside The Hythe in Lionshead: recovery massages, facials, body wraps, and a salt therapy room, pool and hot tub with your booking.
- [Wheel Base](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/wheel-base): Summer bike rentals in Lionshead, June to September: e-bikes, kids bikes, downhill rigs and a self-guided Vail Pass shuttle ride.
- [Zeke M. Pierce Skatepark](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/zeke-m-pierce-skatepark): Free skatepark in the Lionshead Parking Structure with a vert feature, mini-bowl and halfpipe. Open summer dawn to 11 p.m.; helmets required.

## Ski and snowboard rentals
- [Ski and snowboard rentals in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/vail-ski-rentals): the full category page.
- [8150 Ski Shop](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/8150-ski-shop): Demo and performance ski rentals and tuning inside Vail's Mountain Haus in Vail Village, with 20% off online and in-room fittings for guests.
- [Base Mountain Sports Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/base-mountain-sports-vail): Ski and snowboard rentals in Lionshead with lower online rates, day-before pickup, free overnight storage and delivery across Vail. Prices in the FAQ.
- [Big Mountain Tuning](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/big-mountain-tuning): A tuning-only shop in Lionshead: Wintersteiger tunes from $20, 24-hour turnaround, Phantom Glide, binding work and unlimited season plans.
- [Black Tie Ski & Bike Rental Delivery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/black-tie-ski-and-bike-rental-delivery): Black Tie delivers and fits ski and snowboard rentals at your Vail or Beaver Creek lodging, and rents e-bikes from its Lionshead shop in summer.
- [Breeze/Max - Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/breeze-max-vail): Breeze Ski Rentals in Lionshead rents sport, performance and demo skis, snowboards and junior gear, with online booking discounts and storage.
- [Burton - Arrabelle](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/burton-arrabelle): Burton's snowboard store at The Arrabelle in Lionshead, with a demo program that credits the cost of a demo toward buying a board.
- [Buzz's Boards](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/buzzs-boards): Family-run Vail Village ski and snowboard shop since 1982: walk-in rentals, a try-before-you-buy demo program and next-morning tunes near Gondola One.
- [Charter Sports - Highline Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/charter-sports-highline-vail): Charter Sports' ski, snowboard and bike rental shop in the lobby of Highline Vail in West Vail, with online rates 30% below walk-in.
- [Charter Sports Ski & Snowboard Rentals - Lion Square Lodge North](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/charter-sports-ski-snowboard-rentals-lion-square-lodge-north): Charter Sports ski, snowboard and bike rentals inside Lion Square Lodge North by the Eagle Bahn Gondola. 20% off online bookings made 24 hours ahead.
- [Charter Sports Ski & Snowboard Rentals - Marriott's Streamside](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/charter-sports-ski-and-snowboard-rentals-marriotts-streamside): Charter Sports ski and snowboard rentals inside Marriott's StreamSide in West Vail, with up to 30% off when booked online a day ahead.
- [Christy Sports](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/christy-sports): Ski, snowboard and summer bike rentals by the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, with boot fitting, tuning, Kids Rent Free and Try Before You Buy.
- [Christy Sports Ski & Snowboard Rentals](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/christy-sports-ski-snowboard-rentals): Christy Sports on Bridge Street, steps from Gondola One: ski, snowboard and bike rentals, tuning and boot fitting. Save 20% booking 24 hours ahead.
- [Club One Ski Lockers](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/club-one-ski-lockers): Seasonal ski lockers in the Gondola Haus at Gondola One, run by The Sebastian, with ski valet, showers, dryers and free tunes at Base Camp.
- [Gorsuch - Vail Village](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gorsuch-vail-village): Gorsuch's Vail flagship on Gore Creek Drive, open since 1966: skiwear, cashmere, home goods and gifts, with ski rentals and demos.
- [Millcreek Sports](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/millcreek-sports): Ski tuning, service and storage lockers in Vail Village, about 125 steps from Gondola One, from a longtime local owner.
- [Oakley](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/oakley): Oakley's store in the Arrabelle complex in Lionshead, run by Vail Resorts Retail, for goggles, sunglasses, lenses and apparel near the gondola.
- [Outdoor Divas](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/outdoor-divas): outdoor DIVAS in Lionshead is a women-only ski shop: boot fitting by appointment, custom liners, women's skis, ski wear and free demo days.
- [Patagonia - Vail Village](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/patagonia-vail-village): Patagonia on Bridge Street in Vail Village, run by Vail Resorts Retail: outdoor clothing and layers, with a second Patagonia store in Lionshead.
- [Pepi Sports](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pepi-sports): Pepi Sports at Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer: ski and snowboard rentals, boot fitting, ski fashion and a ladies' boutique since 1968.
- [Performance Sports](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/performance-sports): Performance Sports is an independent Lionshead ski shop run by the same locals since 1979, steps from the Eagle Bahn, with rentals and hand tuning.
- [Salomon](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/salomon): Salomon's single-brand store in Lionshead, run by Vail Resorts Retail. Seasonal hours, so call before visiting outside ski season.
- [Ski & Bike Valet](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ski-bike-valet): Ski & Bike Valet in Lionshead: 24-hour ski lockers near the Eagle Bahn in winter, and bike rentals, delivery and Vail Pass rides in summer.
- [Ski Base](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/ski-base): Ski and snowboard rentals in Lionshead since 1979, two minutes from the gondola, with free overnight storage and 25% off when you book online.
- [Surefoot](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/surefoot): Custom ski boot fitting at the top of Bridge Street, steps from Gondola One: 538-point foot scans, orthotics milled while you wait, injected liners.
- [True North](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/true-north): True North rents skis, snowboards and summer bikes inside The Hythe in Lionshead, part of Epic Mountain Rentals with online and Epic Pass savings.
- [Vail Nordic Center](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-nordic-center): Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking on the Vail Golf Club course: 17 km of groomed track, rentals, lessons and a clubhouse lunch.
- [Vail Ski Tech](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-ski-tech): Ski and snowboard rentals, tuning and boot fitting in the Lionshead Mall, steps from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with free storage for renters.
- [Vail Sports](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports): Vail Sports inside the Arrabelle in Lionshead: ski and snowboard rentals, boot fitting, tuning and delivery through Epic Mountain Rentals.
- [Vail Sports - Eagle's Nest](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-eagles-nest): Vail Sports at Eagle's Nest: Vail Resorts' on-mountain ski shop at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola above Lionshead. Access, contact, tips.
- [Vail Sports - Golden Peak](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-golden-peak): Vail Sports in the Golden Peak Lodge: winter ski and snowboard rental pickup steps from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School and Children's Center.
- [Vail Sports - Ritz Carlton](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-ritz-carlton): Vail Sports ski and snowboard rentals at The Ritz-Carlton Club in west Lionshead. Book online ahead for lower rates; Epic Pass holders save more.
- [Vail Sports - V21](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-v21): Vail Sports at Vail 21, the year-round Vail Resorts store at the entrance to Lionshead: ski, snowboard and bike rentals, tuning and apparel.
- [Vail Sports - Vail Mountain Plaza](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-vail-mountain-plaza): Vail Sports at Mountain Plaza, by Gondola One in Vail Village: ski and snowboard rentals, boot fitting and tuning from Vail Resorts.
- [Vista Bahn Ski Rentals](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vista-bahn-ski-rentals): Family-run ski and snowboard rentals 18 steps from Gondola One since 1977, with demos, hand tuning, overnight storage and 20% off online.

## Shopping
- [Shopping in Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/vail-shopping): the full category page.
- [A Secret Garden](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/a-secret-garden): Vail Village florist for 30+ years: wedding and event flowers, valley-wide delivery, rental-home arrangements and a gift boutique. Hours here.
- [Alpine Bank Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/alpine-bank-vail): Alpine Bank's Vail branch in Solaris Plaza, Vail Village: 24-hour walk-up ATM, weekday lobby hours, personal and business banking.
- [Alpine Wine & Spirits](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/alpine-wine-and-spirits): Wine, craft beer and spirits inside Vail City Market in West Vail, with sommeliers on staff, special orders, delivery and free underground parking.
- [Annie's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/annies): Annie's in Vail Village: tableware, Baccarat crystal, cookbooks, candles and Limoges boxes, with cards and gift wrap on hand. Address and phone.
- [Avalon Clothing Company](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/avalon-clothing-company): Luxury outerwear and contemporary clothing for men and women at The Arrabelle in Lionshead: shearling, leather, fur, knitwear and accessories.
- [Aviator Nation](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/aviator-nation): Aviator Nation's Bridge Street store in Vail Village sells the brand's handmade, striped 1970s-style hoodies, sweats and outerwear for adults and kids.
- [Axel's](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/axels): Family-owned Vail Village boutique since 1990: leather, shearling, cashmere, house denim, cowboy boots and custom belt buckles for men and women.
- [Betteridge](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/betteridge): Rolex, Cartier, OMEGA and designer jewelry in Vail's Solaris Plaza, from a family jeweler dating to 1897. Repairs, bespoke design and certified pre-owned.
- [Blitz Boutique](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/blitz-boutique): Women's boutique in Vail Village since 2005: outerwear, dresses, denim, shoes and jewelry for après, dinners and weddings, plus online shopping.
- [Charlie's T-Shirts](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/charlies-t-shirts): Charlie's T-Shirts in Lionshead: Vail shirts, sweatshirts and fleece printed and embroidered in-house since 1972, in sizes from infant to adult.
- [Charlie's T-Shirts Vail Village](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/charlies-t-shirts-vail-village): Charlie's T-Shirts on Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village: Vail shirts, sweatshirts and fleece printed in-house since 1972, sizes infant to adult.
- [Chase Bank Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/chase-bank-vail): Chase's Vail Village branch in Solaris Plaza on East Meadow Drive, a walk from most village hotels. Address, phone and where to check hours.
- [City Market Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/city-market-vail): City Market in West Vail: full-size supermarket with pharmacy, deli, bakery, Murray's Cheese, sushi, Starbucks and grocery pickup, open daily.
- [Covered Bridge Store](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/covered-bridge-store): Vail-branded apparel and gifts for the whole family on Bridge Street in Vail Village, from R&R Sports Colorado, a family-owned Colorado retailer.
- [Craniologie Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/craniologie-vail): Helmet and goggle specialist on Wall Street in Vail Village: personalized fittings, OTG goggles, lens swaps, gloves and kids helmets.
- [Crazy Shirts](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/crazy-shirts): Crazy Shirts, the Hawaii T-shirt brand founded in 1964, has its only Colorado store on Bridge Street: naturally dyed tees and Colorado designs.
- [Dahu Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/dahu-vail): Dahu's Lionshead store sells Swiss-engineered ski boots with a removable inner boot you can walk in. Models, hours and a Vail Village branch in the FAQ.
- [DAVIDOR Boutique Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/davidor-boutique-vail): DAVIDOR's Vail Village boutique on Gore Creek Drive, one of two US shops for the Paris jewelry house known for its arch designs and Arch Cut diamonds.
- [DUE Luca Bruno](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/due-luca-bruno): DUE Luca Bruno is an independent men's and women's clothing boutique on East Meadow Drive in Vail Village, with outerwear, knits and Anatomie.
- [Elevated Engravings](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/elevated-engravings): West Vail laser-engraving studio for award plaques, metal plates, branded drinkware, wedding pieces and your own items. 10 to 14 business days.
- [Elleston](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/elleston): Elleston by Perch: designer and advanced contemporary women's fashion on the second level of Solaris, Vail Village, with in-store and virtual styling.
- [Emporium](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/emporium): Wild Bill's Emporium on Wall Street in Vail Village: a fine-hat and western gift shop established in 1968.
- [Eye Pieces - Village Gondola](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/eye-pieces-village-gondola): Eye Pieces at the top of Bridge Street, steps from Gondola One: the Goggle Bar, prescription ski goggles, sport optics and designer frames.
- [Fuzziwig's Candy Factory](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/fuzziwigs-candy-factory-vail): Fuzziwig's Candy Factory in Vail Village: bulk and packaged candy, caramel apples, chocolate and ice cream on Gore Creek Drive.
- [Generation Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/generation-vail): Generation Vail on Bridge Street sells kids' ski clothing, Vail-branded children's apparel and toys, run by family-owned R&R Sports Colorado.
- [Gib Singleton Gallery](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/gib-singleton-gallery): Vail Village gallery for Gib Singleton's Western and biblical bronzes since 2012, with rotating artists and evening hours until 8 p.m.
- [Grappa Fine Wines & Spirits](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/grappa-fine-wines-and-spirits): Family-owned Vail Village wine shop since 1977: Burgundy to everyday bottles, Sunday tastings 1-3 pm and free local delivery. Hours inside.
- [Grey Salt](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/grey-salt): Grey Salt Supply Co. in Solaris, Vail Village: men's clothing from Faherty, Peter Millar, Paige, Frame and Sunspel, plus women's and gifts.
- [Helly Hansen](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/helly-hansen): Helly Hansen at The Arrabelle in Lionshead, run by Vail Resorts Retail: ski and mountain outerwear, with the full range in store.
- [Henry Beguelin](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/henry-beguelin): Henry Beguelin's Vail Village shop sells handmade Italian leather belts, bags, shoes and home pieces from the house founded on Elba.
- [Kemo Sabe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/kemo-sabe): Kemo Sabe on Bridge Street sells high-end cowboy hats, boots, buckles and silver, including its own Grit hats and boots. In Vail since 2004.
- [Kidsport](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/kidsport): Children's ski wear, Mayoral boutique clothing, pajamas and toys in Vail Village, plus a personal shopper who ships or holds orders for your arrival.
- [KJUS Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/kjus-vail): KJUS in Lionshead sells the brand's premium ski, golf and lifestyle apparel for adults and kids, at 610 West Lionshead Circle.
- [Lady Jones](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lady-jones): Lady Jones is a Vail Village women's boutique for denim, dresses, knits, shoes, jewelry and apothecary, sister to its Denver store.
- [Lamina Jewelry Store](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lamina-jewelry-store): Family-owned jeweler across from Solaris in Vail Village: designer and house jewelry, fine gemstones, watches and museum-quality fossils.
- [LaNae Fine Jewelry](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lanae-fine-jewelry): Fine jeweler at the Shops at Solaris in Vail Village with FOPE, ALOR, Cynthia Ann Jewels and Sylva & Cie, plus exotic-skin handbags.
- [Lionshead General Store](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lionshead-general-store): The locally owned Lionshead General Store sells groceries, necessities, gifts, toys and souvenirs at 610 West Lionshead Circle.
- [Lionshead Jewelers](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lionshead-jewelers): Lionshead Jewelers pairs designer and fine jewelry with a gallery of museum-quality fossils, meteorites and minerals in Lionshead Village.
- [Lionshead Liquors](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lionshead-liquors): Beer, wine and spirits at the west end of the Lionshead Mall, owned by the Robbins family since 1986. Walkable from Lionshead lodging; open 10 to 10.
- [Lolo Rugs and Gifts](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lolo-rugs-and-gifts): Hand-woven rugs, Turkish mosaic and metal lighting, ceramics and handmade jewelry in a Vail Village showroom open until 9 p.m.
- [Loro Piana - Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/loro-piana-vail): Loro Piana on Bridge Street in Vail Village: the Italian house known for cashmere, vicuña and fine wool knitwear, clothing and accessories.
- [lululemon athletica](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/lululemon-athletica): lululemon at 193 Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village: technical apparel, footwear and accessories for yoga, running and training.
- [Mark Gordon, Christiania Realty](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/mark-gordon-christiania-realty): Mark Gordon of Christiania Realty, president of the Vail Board of Realtors, helps buyers and sellers from an office on Hanson Ranch Road in Vail Village.
- [Market at Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/market-at-vail): The Market at Vail is a Lionshead grocery store open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with conventional, natural and gourmet products.
- [Michele's Estate Jewelry and Silver](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/micheles-estate-jewelry-and-silver): Michele's at The Lodge at Vail sells estate jewelry from Georgian to midcentury, signed pieces, watches and sterling silver.
- [Moncler Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/moncler-vail): Moncler's boutique in Solaris Plaza, Vail Village, for the Italian house's down jackets and coats, clothing and accessories. Call for current hours.
- [Mountain Baby Rentals](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/mountain-baby-rentals): Baby gear rentals delivered to Vail Valley homes, condos and hotels: cribs, Bob strollers, high chairs and carriers, set up before you arrive.
- [Pano Jewerly](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/pano-jewerly): Pano European Boutique on Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village sells women's clothing, jewelry and accessories with a well-traveled, boho style.
- [Patagonia - Arabelle](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/patagonia-arabelle): Patagonia at The Arrabelle in Lionshead: technical and lifestyle clothing for men, women, kids and toddlers, run by Vail Resorts Retail.
- [Perch](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/perch): Women's designer boutique on Solaris' second floor: Veronica Beard, Simkhai and 360Sweater, winter boots, jewelry and in-store styling.
- [Piranesi](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/piranesi): Piranesi, the family-run Italian jewelry house, in Four Seasons Vail: rare colored gemstones, diamonds, high jewelry and custom Atelier work.
- [PLATA Jewelers](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/plata-jewelers): PLATA, founded in Vail in 1987, sells its own handmade gemstone, pearl and silver jewelry on Gore Creek Drive. Closed in the off-seasons.
- [Princess World Jewelers](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/princess-world-jewelers): Princess World Jewelers on Bridge Street in Vail Village: Princess Vail Collection high jewelry, watches and personal advisors, in business since 1968.
- [Relevant Galleries Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/relevant-galleries-vail): Relevant Galleries in Vail Village shows large-format David Yarrow photography and a roster of contemporary artists, with private viewings on request.
- [Rocket Fizz Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/rocket-fizz-vail): Soda pop and candy shop in Lionshead, Vail: bottled sodas and candy from around the world plus Rocket Fizz taffy. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/rocky-mountain-chocolate-factory): Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Vail Village since 1983: chocolates, fudge, caramel apples and hot cocoa, open daily until 10 p.m.
- [Safeway](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/safeway): West Vail's full-size Safeway on the North Frontage Road, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with pickup, delivery, a ZENSHI sushi counter and Starbucks.
- [Sim's Market](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sims-market): Sim's Market is East Vail's grocery and convenience store on Bighorn Road, with produce, deli, household basics and a liquor store.
- [Skipper & Scout](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/skipper-scout): Skipper & Scout is a children's and women's boutique in Vail Village, open since 2014, selling baby to tween clothing, Moon Boots and gifts.
- [Snow Bunny](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/snow-bunny): Snow Bunny, a Vail-born après-ski label, sells its own sweatshirts, vests and ponchos for women and kids from a Lionshead store near the Arrabelle.
- [Squash Blossom Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/squash-blossom-vail): Squash Blossom, in Vail Village since 1973: designer and Southwestern jewelry, vintage pieces, custom design, appraisals and repair.
- [Stio Mountain Studio - Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/stio-mountain-studio-vail): Stio's Vail Mountain Studio in Solaris: Jackson Hole-designed layers for ski, hike, bike and run, kids' sizes, trade-ins and parking validation.
- [Sunward](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/sunward): Sunward in Lionshead sells handmade leather earrings, custom fine-silver jewelry, and Sunward and Stetson hats burned and styled with adornments.
- [The Gilded Spruce](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-gilded-spruce): A Vail Village Christmas shop for over 30 years at Checkpoint Charlie: handmade Santas, angels, ornaments and ski-themed gifts.
- [The Golden Bear](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-golden-bear): Vail's Golden Bear jewelry since 1975, handcrafted in a Vail studio in gold and silver. Vail Village store open daily 10 to 6.
- [The North Face - Landmark](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/the-north-face-landmark): The North Face store in Lionshead's Landmark building: footwear, apparel, gear and kids' clothing. Seasonal, so call ahead off-season.
- [TINA Stephens](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/tina-stephens): TINA Stephens in Lionshead sells travel-friendly women's clothing: Tees By Tina basics and easy-care Italian silks and linens.
- [Tommy Bowers Ski](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/tommy-bowers-ski): Tommy Bowers Ski in Solaris: the Vail branch of Aspen's Performance Ski, selling luxury European ski wear, with styling. Hours and returns.
- [U.S. Bank Vail](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/u-s-bank-vail): U.S. Bank in West Vail: walk-up ATM, free parking and a weekday lobby with notary, wire transfers and official checks. Hours and holidays in the FAQ.
- [Vail Boot & Shoe](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-boot-shoe): Vail Boot & Shoe on East Meadow Drive sells footwear for men, women and kids and calls itself the oldest shoe store in the Vail Valley.
- [Vail Fine Wines](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-fine-wines): Vail Village wine and liquor store run by a sommelier: world wines, vintage searches, craft beer, spirits, cigars and free local delivery.
- [Vail Gear by Charlie's T-Shirts](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-gear-charlies-t-shirts): Vail Gear, a Charlie's T-Shirts shop on Bridge Street in Vail Village: Vail shirts, sweatshirts and fleece printed in-house since 1972.
- [Vail Pharmacy](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-pharmacy): Vail Pharmacy inside Vail Health Hospital: open 7 days, takes out-of-state prescriptions, walk-in vaccines, crutches and wheelchair rental.
- [Vail Skin Philosophy](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-skin-philosophy): Skincare studio and shop in Vail Village: custom facials, red and blue LED light therapy, laser rejuvenation and hydration treatments.
- [Vail Sports - Two Elk](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vail-sports-two-elk): Vail Sports at Two Elk Lodge handles mid-mountain boot fits, binding adjustments, and gear emergencies so your ski day doesn't end early.
- [VAILMODE](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/vailmode): VAILMODE: a Vail-founded athleisure label with hoodies, headwear, ski, golf and pool wear, plus women's and youth lines. Shop online.
- [Valbruna](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/valbruna): Valbruna is a European-style fashion boutique in Vail Village, run since 1998 by an Italian family from the Julian Alps. Free espresso for visitors.
- [West Vail Liquor Mart](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/west-vail-liquor-mart): West Vail Liquor Mart: beer, kegs, spirits, wine and mixers on North Frontage Road West, with online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery.
- [Wishes Kids Store](https://www.vailvacay.com/listings/wishes-kids-store-vail): Wishes Kids Store in Vail Village: toys, books, kids' clothes and Jellycat plush on Gore Creek Drive, with sister stores in Avon and Eagle.

## Events
- [Vail events calendar](https://www.vailvacay.com/events): festivals, concerts, races, holiday events and ski-season dates in Vail, soonest first.
- [Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/vail-ski-snowboard-swap): October 2, 2026 to October 4, 2026, Grand Hyatt Vail, Alpine Hall.
- [Vail Farmers' Market and Art Show: Final Sunday of 2026](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/vail-farmers-market): October 4, 2026, Meadow Drive, Vail Village.
- [Ethical Leadership Forum](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/ethical-leadership-forum): October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026, The Sebastian - Vail.
- [Scarecrow Building Contest at the Vail Public Library](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/vail-library-scarecrow-contest): October 18, 2026, Vail Public Library.
- [Packy Walker Book Signing: Vail, the Early Days](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/packy-walker-book-signing-2026): October 22, 2026, Vail Public Library.
- [Trick or Treat Trot](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/trick-or-treat-trot): October 31, 2026, Participating shops in Vail Village and Lionshead.
- [Vail Sportsmanship Tournament: Youth Hockey at Dobson Arena](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/vail-sportsmanship-tournament): November 6, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Dobson Arena.
- [Vail Mountain Opening Day](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/vail-mountain-opening-day): November 13, 2026 to November 14, 2026, Vail Mountain.
- [Stoke Sessions: Free Friday Concerts in Vail Village](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/stoke-sessions-free-concerts): November 13, 2026, Checkpoint Charlie, Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village.
- [Kringle Crossing Holiday Village in Vail and Lionshead](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/kringle-crossing): November 14, 2026 to January 5, 2027, International Bridge, Vail Village, and Lionshead Village.
- [Silent Disco in Lionshead](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/silent-disco-lionshead): November 18, 2026, Lionshead Village.
- [Lionshead Tree Lighting and Smile with Santa](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/lionshead-tree-lighting): November 27, 2026, Lionshead Village.
- [Free Outdoor Figure Skating Shows](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/free-figure-skating-shows): November 27, 2026, Arrabelle Ice Rink, Lionshead.
- [Dobson Arena Reopening Concert: Trampled by Turtles and Old Crow Medicine Show](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/dobson-arena-reopening-concert-2026): November 28, 2026, Dobson Arena.
- [Vail Yeti Hockey at Dobson Arena: 2026-27 Home Games](https://www.vailvacay.com/events/vail-yeti-hockey): December 4, 2026, Dobson Arena.

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