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Vail Mountain
Ollie #1 of 29 attractions in Vail
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Offering more than 5,289 acres of downhill and cross-country trails, Vail is considered one of the best all-around ski mountains in the world.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Mountains; Biking Trails; Resort Communities
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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Ollie #2 of 29 attractions in Vail
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
This beautiful alpine botanical garden, located at the foot of Vail Mountain, is open to the public.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
Vail Valley
Ollie #3 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
The heart of the city of Vail where most of the area's restaurants, shops and attractions are located.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Vail Recreation Path
Ollie #4 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews

The Vail area bike path and trail network are amazing. I am an avid road biker and road from Vail to Minturn which is all on a nice paved bike trail, or you can ride the same... more »

Attraction type  Biking Trails
Gerald Ford Amphitheater
Ollie #5 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Vail / Beaver Creek Resort
Ollie #6 of 29 attractions in Vail
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
One of the premier ski areas in the world, Vail and Beaver Creek offer excellent skiing and many other attractions.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Sonnenalp Resort Spa
Ollie #7 of 29 attractions in Vail
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Luxurious spa located at Sonnenalp Resort.
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Aria Spa & Club
Ollie #8 of 29 attractions in Vail
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Offers, among other kinds of massage, high altitude, neuromuscular and Thai massages.
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Adventure Ridge
Ollie #9 of 29 attractions in Vail
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Sports center that offers ice skating, tubing down a toboggan run, snowmobile tours and ski biking.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Sports Complexes; Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Piney River Ranch
Ollie #10 of 29 attractions in Vail
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Mountain ranch offering full-day snowmobile tours with a guide and lunch.
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  8.6 km from city centre
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Vail Golf Club
Ollie #11 of 29 attractions in Vail
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews

The Vail Golf Club is a great golf course and the only one in the Town of Vail.  It is pretty affordable for the quality of the course and the conditions. The greens are generally... more »

Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
Blue Sky Basin
Ollie #12 of 29 attractions in Vail
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
A newly expanded area in Vail that offers challenging trails for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Spa at Vail Mountain Lodge
Ollie #13 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
Grand Traverse
Ollie #14 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Starting from Eagle's Nest, this four-mile challenging trail is geared for intermediate mountain bikers.
Attraction type  Biking Trails
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Red Sky Golf Club - Norman Course
Ollie #15 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Ski & Snowboard School at Beaver Creek
Ollie #16 of 29 attractions in Vail
3.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Center for cross-country ski rentals, trails and for snowshoeing equipment.
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  30.6 km from city centre
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Sonnenalp Golf Club
Ollie #17 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 1 review
A challenging, top rated public golf course with beautiful scenery.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  15.8 km from city centre
Booth Falls Trail
Ollie #18 of 29 attractions in Vail
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Six-mile hiking trail climbs 3,000 feet in elevation as it passes varied scenery including lakes, waterfalls and aspen forests.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Minturn Mile
Ollie #19 of 29 attractions in Vail
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Trails; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Vail Racquet Club
Ollie #20 of 29 attractions in Vail
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
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