1. Denver International Airport (DIA) located in Denver, CO. About two hours away from Edwards, CO.
2. Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) located in Eagle, CO. About 20 minutes away from Edwards, CO. Flights are a little more expensive to fly into Eagle.
You can rent cars from DIA and EGE airports. We highly recommend renting a car. There is a lot to explore in the mountains. If you are a member at Costco Lisa recommends making a reservation through Costco to save a little money.
There is so much to do and explore in the Vail Valley! Some of our favorite activities and things to do are hiking, fishing, biking, white water rafting and camping. Obviously hiking is the most accessible because all you need is your own two feet, some of our favorite trails are listed below.
- Grouse Creek and Meadow Mountain are both great trails and are located in Minturn. Beaver Creek and Vail both have great trails on the mountain that are accessible by lift or walking from the base area. Let us know if you need any other recommendations.
- Fly fishing is great in the early fall. We recommend booking a trip through Vail Valley Anglers (Mark guides for VVA) if you want a great learning experience. If you are doing a DIY outing then reach out to Mark about gear and where to go.
- White water rafting can be fun in the fall but water flows decline throughout the summer so it may be more of a scenic tour than a white water trip. We have a lot of friends who guide for Lakota Guides and we recommend booking a trip through them.
-Mountain Biking is another great activity, there are no shortage of bike shops in the valley to rent a bike from and no shortage of trails to go explore.
Those activities really just scratch the surface of all you can do in the Vail Valley in the fall. If you need other recommendations don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa and Mark.
The Valley has a lot of incredible food options. Some of our favorites are:
Bob's Place in Avon (where Lisa and Mark had their first date)
Craftsmans in Edwards
Main Street Grill in Edwards
Hovey and Harrison for coffee/breakfast in Edwards
Village Bagel in Edwards
Joy Sushi in Vail
Some restaurants close for the off season so please keep that in mind when looking for food options. We also highly recommend making reservations.
People in Colorado say that if you don't like the weather just wait 10 minutes. Colorado is known for its quick changes in weather. Sometimes you can experience all four seasons in a day. Please check the forecast to bring appropriate clothing. It could be sunny and 70 or it could be 40 and raining, there's even a chance for SNOW! The typical weather for early October is sunny with a light breeze and between 60 and 70 degrees.