While the activities available at Vail and the surrounding areas are too numerous to take in on a single trip, it's always fun to try! In addition to year-round on-mountain activity, you can always take in the international culture through shopping and dining, feel the thrill of the rivers, tour the local breweries, take a backcountry ride, or just get outside and take a family photo from the perfect spot. Learn it all to do it all!
The Beaver Creek Climbing Wall is located in the Beaver Creek Village at the base of the Centennial Express Chairlift and offers a fun place for kids of all ages to feel like they're on top of the world when they reach the top of this climbing wall. It is open from 9 AM until 5 PM with an opening date of Memorial Day.
The Beaver Creek Golf Club, nestled against the slopes of Beaver Creek Mountain, is one of the longest established golf courses in the Vail Valley. Opened in 1982, the course was designed by noted course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and is known and respected for its long, narrow, challenging fairways and stunning scenery.
Beaver Creek's tubing hill and Marmot Maze is located just below The Ranch and can be accessed via the Buckaroo Express Gondola. The Haymaker Tubing Hill provides a thrilling ride for all ages (riders must be 36" or taller). The hill is open 7 days a week so come on out with friends and family for a memorable experience. The Haymaker Tubing Hill is in operation from December 17 through April 3.
The Beaver Creek Hiking Center specializes in guided, informational and interpretive nature hikes and mountain bike tours. They offer weekly scheduled hikes as well as private hikes are available for people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a casual hike to a pristine alpine lake or to summit one of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks, the hiking center can get you there. Their guides are experienced professionals who are trained in first aid, CPR, flora, fauna, local history and geology.
Beaver Creek Kids Day Camp is a licensed day camp for children ages 5-13. The camp begins at 9 AM and lasts until 4:30 PM, giving your kids a full day of fun. Activities may include visiting the Matawin Teepee Village, horseback riding and arts & crafts. The camp runs during the summer months only for kids ages 5-13. This will be a summer they won't forget.
The Beaver Creek Miniature Golf Course is located in the Beaver Creek Village at the base of the Centennial Express Chairlift and offers a fun place for families to have a great time together. It is open from 9 AM until 5 PM with an opening date of Memorial Day.
The Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center offers a complete rental shop with classical, skate, telemark and snowshoe equipment rentals. They also have daily scheduled and private lessons and tours, ticket sales, as well as retail and snacks. Nestled between Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch villages lies one of Beaver Creek's best kept secrets, McCoy Park, featuring 32+ kilometers of groomed and rustic trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
If you're looking for that perfect outdoor adventure on your Vail or Beaver Creek summer vacation, look no further. Beaver Creek Stables operates the best horseback riding stables in the Vail Valley to provide you with one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities on your Colorado vacation.
The Tennis Center is made up of five clay, two hard courts and a complete Pro-shop. Welcomes players of all levels. Teaching professionals are also available and have a genuine enthusiasm for the game and extensive teaching experience at all levels of play. Additionally, the Tennis Center offers daily clinics and events that are open to members and non-members.
Beaver Creek's tubing hill and Marmot Maze is located just below The Ranch and can be accessed via the Buckaroo Express Gondola. The Haymaker Tubing Hill provides a thrilling ride for all ages (riders must be 36" or taller). The hill is open 7 days a week so come on out with friends and family for a memorable experience.
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens encourage people to come by and take in the fresh fragrances and calming, alluring and beautiful sights of their meticulously groomed gardens. Access to the gardens is free and tours are available for just $5. Their goal at the Alpine Gardens is to become the utmost authority on high-altitude plants in natural and cultivated landscapes. Come to the gardens to become further educated on plants and gorgeous flowers and allow yourself to be inspired around every corner.
Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, the Black Family Ice Rink is the perfect place for families and friends to get together for some fun. The ice is prepared every three hours by their exclusive Zamboni and this outdoor rink is open from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM in the winter and 6-10:00 PM in the summer. Warm up afterwards by the fire pits or get a cup of hot chocolate or a crepe from Beaver Crepe's take-out window.
Bravo! The Vail Valley Music Festival is an annual classical music event that will be entering it's 29th season in 2016. It occurs June 23-August 4, 2016 and is sure to please all music lovers in the area. The festival is held in the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheate. There are many ticketing options; view their website for all discounts and specials.
If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure look no further than Camelot Balloons. A hot air balloon ride is an experience that will take you high above the ground and into a whole other world. The views of the mountains from the air balloon are absolutely incredible and the rides are available year round.
Charter Sports carries all the rental equipment you could need to make your vacation the very best. Whether you're visiting in the summer and want to rent a bike or take a tour down the Vail Pass or you're here in the winter looking to test out a pair of demo skis or snowboards, or even see what snowshoeing is all about, Charter Sports has got you covered.