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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

Sonnenalp Resort Of Vail

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20 Vail Road
Vail, CO 81657 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
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Simba Run Vail Condos

1100 N. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
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Attractions

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

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

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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

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Adventure Ridge

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

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

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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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Vail Vacation Rentals

from: $650

Privately owned beautiful 5,500 square ft. home

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 18

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10

Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR

from: $260