Destination
Vail & Beaver Creek, United States
Vail is one of the largest ski mountains in North America, famous for its Back Bowls, with a pedestrian alpine village and summer trails and festivals.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | fine |
| May | avoid |
| June | fine |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | avoid |
| November | avoid |
| December | best |
- November, December, January, February, March, April: Ski season, typically mid-November to mid-April
- July, August: Bravo! Vail music festival and wildflower hikes
May, October, November: Mud season with lifts closed and many businesses shut
Where to stay in Vail & Beaver Creek
- Vail Village: Bavarian-style pedestrian core at the base of Gondola One.
- Lionshead: Slopeside lodges by the Eagle Bahn gondola, a ten-minute walk from the village.
- Beaver Creek: Quieter luxury ski village with heated escalators and family programs.
- Avon / Edwards: Condos and hotels down the valley at lower rates.
What to do in Vail & Beaver Creek
- Ski the Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin
- Walk Vail Village and Bridge Street at night
- Hike Booth Falls or the Berry Picker trail in summer
- Ride the Eagle Bahn gondola to Adventure Ridge
- Tour the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Drive over Independence Pass to Aspen in summer
Good to know
| Airports | Eagle County Regional (EGE), Denver International (DEN) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Kind of trip | ski, lake-mountain, family, food, nature |
Questions about Vail & Beaver Creek
When is the best time to visit Vail & Beaver Creek?
December, January, February, March, July, August and September. May, October, November: Mud season with lifts closed and many businesses shut
Do US citizens need a passport for Vail & Beaver Creek?
No. Vail & Beaver Creek is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
How expensive is Vail & Beaver Creek on the ground?
Vail & Beaver Creek is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.