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Vail Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen
  • Sign the kids up for classes with Gore Range Natural Science School.
  • Check out awesome hiking and biking trails on Vail Mountain and through the Village.
  • Take in a performance of Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.
  • Play hard and have fun on Adventure Ridge, winter or summer.
  • Learn and explore in the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

Family Overview: Vail, Colorado

By Candyce H. Stapen
Vail sits 100 miles west of Denver at just over 8,000 feet. Golf, theater, nature, and world-class restaurants are as much a part of the fabric of Vail as the steeps and deeps of the famed back bowls. Read More

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Hotels

from: $103

Vail Cascade Resort and Spa

1300 Westhaven Dr.
Vail, CO 81657 Map

Distance: 1.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Sonnenalp Resort Of Vail

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20 Vail Road
Vail, CO 81657 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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from: $136

Simba Run Vail Condos

1100 N. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

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Ford Park, east of Vail Village
183 Gore Creek Dr
Vail, Colorado 81657

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

A wonderful place for a relaxing break from the rigors of an active vacation, these peaceful... Read More

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Adventure Ridge

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600 W Lionshead Cir
Vail, Colorado 81657-5218

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Adventure Ridge park sits at 10,350 feet at the top of Vail's Eagle Bahn Gondola. Guests can enjoy... Read More
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Vail Recreation Path

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along Gore Creek
Vail, Colorado 81657

Distance: 3.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Vail Recreation Path runs along the banks of Gore Creek, winding from Vail Village to East... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Vail

Distance (mi.)
Denver International Airport 91.3 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 105.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Vail

Distance (mi.)
Eagle/Vail Eagle County Airport 29.0 map
Hayden Yampa Valley Airport 66.2 map
Fort Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport 94.4 map

Flight Deals to Vail

Originating From
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Denver (DEN) $106
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Denver (DEN) $106
Oklahoma City (OKC) to Denver (DEN) $139
Omaha (OMA) to Denver (DEN) $145
Kansas City (MKC) to Denver (DEN) $146

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