You can arrive in Vail by flying into either Denver International Airport in Denver, CO or Eagle County Regional Airport in Eagle, CO.
Denver International Airport is located approximately 2 hours from Vail.
www.flydenver.com
Eagle County Airport is located approximately 35 minutes from Vail.
Getting from the airport to Vail Village
Rental car services and shuttles to Vail Village are available at both airports. You may not need a rental car once in Vail, especially if you are staying in Vail Village or Lionshead. There is a free transit system that will take you between the villages, and it is about a 15 minute walk between Vail Village and Lionshead. If you plan to enjoy other activities throughout the Vail Valley/Beaver Creek, you may prefer a rental car.
We have set up a group rate with Epic Mountain Express shuttle service. Book via this link for 20% off the best available rate at the time of booking.
www.epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=THESOIREESTUDIOWED
Vail consists of two villages: Vail Village and Lionshead Village. A free transportation system runs frequently throughout town making it easy to access almost everything by the town bus! For more information, please visit the link below.
www.vailgov.com
Hiking
Vail has many hiking trails right on the mountain - Berry Picker is our favorite! Click the link below for a Vail Mountain Trail Map or ask the concierge at your hotel for assistance in finding the perfect hike for you!
www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/summer-activities/hiking-and-backpacking.aspx
Biking
Vail offers many trails and paths for both road and mountain biking. For mountain biking there are miles of scenic trails accessible via Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead Village and Gondola One in Vail Village. For a summer trail map, click the link below! For road biking, an easy to moderate ride is the paved recreation path that runs along the Gore Creek in Vail and stretches west through the Vail Valley. For a more challenging ride, take the Vail Pass ride from East Vail to the top of Vail Pass. You can rent bikes, helmets, and other gear from the Vail Sports locations in either Vail Village or Lionshead Village.
www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/summer-activities/mountain-biking.aspx
Epic Discovery
Summer in the mountains is taking on a whole new feel with Vail's Epic Discovery. With Adventure Courses, Ziplines, a Mountain Coaster, Tubing Hills, a Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampoline, and much more, the options are endless.
www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/epic-discovery/epic-discovery.aspx
Fishing
Vail is the perfect place to bring out your inner angler! From free casting clinics, wading in a local stream, to float trips down the Eagle River you can find the perfect fishing outing. Visit Gore Creek Fly Fisherman (link below) to book a guided adventure. Free casting clinics take place everyday at 10:30am in Lionshead Village next to Eagle Bahn Gondola.
www.gorecreekflyfisherman.com
Golf
There are many world-class golf courses throughout the Vail Valley. The Vail Golf Club is located in East Vail and is open to the public. Click the link below to book a tee time at Vail Golf Club. For guests staying at the Sonnenalp, the Sonnenalp Golf Club is highly recommended as well.
vailclubhouse.com
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the highest botanical garden in the United States! Click the link below for more information.
bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Vendetta's
Vendetta's is a great place to grab pizza & Italian food. Grab a beer, order some pizza, and sit on the patio for a relaxing afternoon!
www.vendettasvail.com
Bully Ranch
Bully Ranch won best burger in Vail Valley in 2019. If you're feeling adventurous, try a mud slide!
sonnenalp.com/dining/bully-ranch/
Bart and Yeti's
Great casual spot with great drinks in Lionshead Village. Try the chicken wings "Normy Style."
www.bartnyetis.com
Mountain Standard
Stylish, upmarket gastropub offering New American fare, beers, bourbons & more in a woody space
www.mountainstandard.com
Sweet Basil
One of the best upscale restaurants in Vail. Sit on the back patio and enjoy great views of Gore Creek and order their Perfect Margarita.
Swiss Chalet
Fondue style meats, vegetables, and cheeses. Interactive meal and fun atmosphere! We love Swiss Chalet.
sonnenalp.com/dining/swiss-chalet/
The Little Dinner
Fabulous breakfast restaurant in the Valley. You can't miss out on "Vail's Legendary Breakfast Spot!"
www.thelittlediner.com
Vintage
Vintage is a romantic Brasserie-style wine lounge located in Vail Village and serve the best brunch in Vail and dinner 7 days a week.
Remedy
Cocktails, craft beer & clever pizzas served in a mountain-chic hotel setting with a patio & views.
www.fourseasons.com/vail/dining/lounges/the_remedy_bar/?seo=google_local_vai3_amer
Red Lion
Great atmosphere with live music. Delicious bar food, too!
www.theredlion.com
Root and Flower
Delicious wine selection and phenomenal cocktails.
rootandflowervail.com
Shakedown Bar
Vail's live music joint!
shakedownbarvail.com