Vail Attractions
Vail, like Aspen, is a world-famed winter sports resort. It lies in the Rockies 100mi/160km west of Denver on I 90. The town's lightning development began after the Second World War, and it is now an important center on the international skiing circuit. Features of interest are the Colorado Ski Museum and Hall of Fame and the charming Betty Ford Alpine Garden, named in honor of President Ford's wife.
Beaver Creek Resort
The Beaver Creek Ski Resort opened in 1980 and offers both summer and winter activities. At the base, the elevation is 8,100 feet and at the summit the elevation is 11,440 feet with 14 lifts. Beaver Creek Ski Resort receives an average annual snowfall of 335 inches.
Beaver Creek Ski Resort
Box 7
Vail, CO 81658-0007
United States
Box 7
Vail, CO 81658-0007
United States
Phone 1 (970) 949-5750
Fax 1 (970) 845-5729
Hours
November 22 to April 19
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Numerous varieties of plants are on display at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail. A collection of Alpine plants, at the highest elevation in the world for a botanic garden, include perennials, rock garden varieties and high elevation plants.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
183 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, CO 81657-4582
United States
183 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, CO 81657-4582
United States
Phone 1 (970) 476-0103
Fax 1 (970) 476-1685
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Facilities
Gift shop
Colorado Ski Museum and Hall of Fame
The Colorado Ski Museum and Hall of Fame in Vail showcases the history of the sport. Colorado starting making skiing history over 130 years ago when early trappers and miners strapped on boards to the high tech racing of today.
Colorado Ski Museum and Hall of Fame
Box 1976
Vail, CO 81658-1976
United States
Box 1976
Vail, CO 81658-1976
United States
Phone 1 (970) 476-1876
Fax 1 (970) 476-1879
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Vail Mountain Resort
Near Vail in the White River National Forest is the Vail Mountain Resort, with a base elevation of 8,120 feet, a summit elevation of 11,450 feet and 174 trails. Vail receives approximately 341 inches of snow per season.
Hours
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
