Vail is classified as one of the most outstanding ski resorts in the world and is set in the majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains (also known as the Rockies). Vail is a hidden treasure which is open year round. Vail village is the heart of the area, with its sophisticated cosmopolitan lifestyle inspired by European charm, with exclusive boutiques, crowded bars and restaurants with the best fun off the ski slopes. Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts love its variety and extensive skiing areas. The sun shines 300 days a year, offering plenty of daylight for summer adventures, including fly fishing, mountain climbing, rafting and golf.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Skiing
- Beaver Creek
- Breckenridge
- Keystone
- Arapahoe Basin
- Adventure Ridge
- Ice skating
- Snow bikes
- Ice toboggan chutes
General Information
Altitude: 2,496 masl Surface Area: 600 km² Time Zone: UTC -8 Language: English Currency: US dollar Voltage: 120 V
How to get there
There is a variety of transportation options for getting to this resort. By air Denver and Eagle County airports have worldwide connections, and both airports offer car and limousine transfer services to Vail. It is only two hours from Denver and 30 minutes from Eagle County airport.
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