Best Activities in Vail and Beaver Creek

What's better than grabbing some sleds and the family and hitting a sledding hill? Sledding is pure enjoyment in the beautiful snowy mountains of Colorado. The exhilaration on the kid's faces and the hilarity when the adults pummel down the hill are sure to bring you memories and stories for years to come.

Believe it or not, there’s more to do than just skiing in the winter – plananother unforgettable adventure with the many other offerings in the Vail Valley. Try out snowmobiling, fly down the hill on a snow tube or enjoy a sleigh ride dinner – sure to add a lot of family memories to your vacation.

When the summer heat continues into fall, it’s the perfect time to head to the water to cool off. If you would rather float on top than watch from the shore, then paddle sports may be for you. From Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) to kayaking to canoeing, paddle sports offer something for everyone of any age and ability. With plenty of places to rent gear, adding a day on the water to your vacation itinerary is a must then head to one of Vail’s favorite lakes for some fun. And bring your water-loving dog too- they enjoy a good ride!

Fall is one of the best-kept secrets of Colorado. While the fall season is short, squeezed between the verdant green summer and the fluffy snow-white winter, it’s a show stopper in all its gold shimmery splendor!

You’ve probably hiked your staircase more times than you care to count staying at home this spring, now it’s time to take those uphill climbing muscles out into the wild! The built-in Social Distancing is also part of what makes this so special and fitting for this time.

If you haven’t guessed by now, skiing is our love language. What could be more romantic than snuggling under blankets of snow amidst the evergreens on a 2-seater chair lift in Steamboat? Or unwinding by the village fireplace after ice skating in Beaver Creek village? Or enjoying fondue for two at an alpine Vail bistro?

Taking a day off from skiing? Here’s a list of winter activities to do in Vail and Beaver Creek if you’re staying off the slopes.

What summer vacation to Vail or Beaver Creek is complete without the requisite bike ride? Whether you’re on fat tires or a cruiser, an e-bike or a road bike, taking a 2-wheel summer spin to experience the beauty of the Vail Valley is highly recommended.