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Vail Travel Guide

Consistently ranked the country's most popular ski resort by skiers and ski magazines almost since its inception, Vail is the big one. It's hard to imagine a more celebrated spot to schuss. Off the slopes, Vail is an incredibly compact Tyrolean village, frequented by almost as many Europeans as Americans, a situation that lends its restaurants, lodgings, and trendy shops a more transatlantic feel than other Colorado resorts. But the size of the mountain and the difficulty and excitement of many of its trails are still what draw the faithful. 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.
(from destination center)

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Black Bear Inn of Vail

2405 Elliott Rd.
Vail, CO 81657

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Intermountain Bed & Breakfast

2754 Basingdale Blvd.
Vail, CO 81657 Map

Distance: 3.4 mi.
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Attractions

Eagle Bahn Gondola

Lionshead Cir
Vail, Colorado 81657

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Eagle Bahn Gondola is Vail Valley's only gondola, and provides the most comfortable passage up Vail... Read More

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Mount Holy Cross

Holy Cross Wilderness
Minturn, Colorado

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Named for a snow-filled crevice on its northeast face that forms a distinct cross, the mountain towers 14,000 feet over Rocky Mountain National Park. ... Read More

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Eagle's Loop Mountain Bike Trail

Vail, Colorado 81657

Distance: 3.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Eagle's Loop Mountain Bike multi-use trail offers an easy loop for the beginning biker. The... 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

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