Vail may be known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding but you don’t have to ski or ride to enjoy everything this gorgeous mountain destination has to offer. While your friends and family make their powder turns and zooming down the groomers the options for lowland enjoyment are abundant with plenty of opportunities to be active or relax while still relishing the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
Stay Active
Staying active and entertained during your visit off the slopes is easy. The Vail Nordic Activities desk at Vail’s Golden Peak base area gives access to trails for cross-country skiers, and snowshoers. Nordic options offer an alternative to get out in the snow, gliding through beautiful views and a constant sense of the surrounding mountain wilderness. Or, if you prefer that others do most the work, options such as snowmobile tours, and dog sledding will bring plenty of thrill and excitement to folks of all ages.
Shopping
Then there is the shopping! A no-brainer winning plan for those who choose to spend the day in town. Vail attracts more and more luxury shops and shoppers each year, from high-end items such as jewelry, perfumes and furs to the Vail classics such as Gorsuch. Outdoor specialty shops like Oakley, Patagonia and North Face, keep you geared up for any winter adventure. Buy yourself something to impress your friends when you meet them all at the aprés ski party.
Adventure Ridge
Adventure Ridge is at the peak of adventure and fun for all, with incredible views of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch ranges, you will find unforgettable excitement on any winter afternoon or evening. Located at the top of Vail’s Lionshead Gondola, the Eagle Bahn Gondola. Activities included are an exhilarating zipline for four, the fastest tubing and furiously fun ski biking remain the most popular Adventure Ridge also offers junior snowmobiles, a bungee trampoline, snowshoeing, a nature museum, a coffee shop, and the celebrated Bistro 14 for an amazing dinner with an adventurous twist.
Hit the Ice
What Winter Wonderland vacation is complete without ice skating? Only steps from your lodging in Lionshead, the Vail Square ice-skating rink is set up so everyone in the family can have a great time! It is perfect for beginners, old or young. Root for the home team! If you’re lucky, you can catch a Yeti’s game, Vail’s semi-pro ice hockey team. You don’t even need to be a hockey fan to enjoy the fast-paced action on the ice. Tickets are extremely affordable, allowing you to watch some of the best up and coming players in the country.
Spa Life
The purpose of vacation is relaxation and more relaxation. So, when the stress absolutely needs to go away and you need a true get away you could soak in serenity or get pampered in one of the many luxurious spas in and around Vail. A massage, a facial, a therapeutic soak or even a quick yoga session, there are many luxury spas that offer every treatment you may desire. Spa appointments go fast! Book yours today!
Mountain towns are about so much more than just the ski resort! If visiting a town like vail. It’s important to explore the entire community to see what it has to offer. Whether you’re being pulled by sled dogs, window-shopping through the village, tubing down a hill, or just enjoying a quaint, local coffee shop; it is important to fully submerse yourself in all this incredible town has to offer while you’re there.