Why go
- Town in Colorado, United States.
- Served by McElroy Airfield.
History
Vail is a home rule municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population of the town was 4,835 in 2020. Home to Vail Ski Resort, the largest ski mountain in Colorado, the town is known for its hotels, dining, and for the numerous events the city hosts annually, such as the Vail Film Festival, Vail Resorts Snow Days, and Bravo! Vail.
Where to stay
One Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657 · fourseasons.com
136 E Thomas Pl, Beaver Creek, CO 81620 · hyatt.com
1300 Westhaven Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · hyatt.com
145 N Main St, Minturn, CO 81645 · theeagleriverinn.com
175 Williams St #102, Minturn, CO 81645 · vailbunkhouse.com
595 Vail Valley Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · manorvail.com
442 Main St, Minturn, CO 81645 · minturninn.com
20 Vail Rd, Vail, CO 81657 · sonnenalp.com
675 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657 · vailarrabelle.com
680 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657 · antlersvail.com
356 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657 · christianiaatvail.com
183 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · sitzmarklodge.com
352 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · gravityhaus.com
1000 Lions Ridge Loop, Vail, CO 81657 · vailrunresort.us
292 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · mountainhaus.com
231 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · pepis.com
174 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · thevailcollection.com
386 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657 · tivolilodge.com
250 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657 · evergreenvail.com
1100 N Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657 · simbarun.com
242 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 · hyatt.com
2284 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657 · marriott.com
2211 N Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657 · hilton.com
1783 N Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657 · marriott.com
715 W Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657 · marriott.com
Restaurants & places to go
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2161 North Frontage Road West, Vail, 81657 · locations.qdoba.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2161 North Frontage Road, Vail, 81657 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 2171 North Frontage Road West, 81657 · mcdonalds.com
Ice Cream · Premium Quality Homemade Ice Cream · 242 East Meadow Drive, 81657 · sundaeicecream.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 2131 North Frontage Road West, Vail, 81657 · starbucks.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00+;Su off · 201 Gore Creek Drive, 81657 · lancelotvail.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-02:00 Features: delivery · localjoespizza.com
American, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 297 Hanson Ranch Road, 81657 · bigbearbistro.com
Salad, Soup, Stew, Sandwich, Burger, Hot Dog, Muffin, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Nov-Apr 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · vail.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 "Lunch";17:00+ "Dinner" · 223 Gore Creek Drive, 81657 · whitebisonvail.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-22:00 · maypalacevail.net
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:00 · 549 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, 81657 · montaukvail.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 15:30+;Mo off · 183 Gore Creek Drive, 81657 · leftbankvail.com
Swiss, Restaurant · Swiss restaurant · alpenrose-vail.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 536 East Lionshead Circle, Vail, 81657 · garfsvail.com
Hot Dog, Chicken, Soup, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Taco, American, Mexican, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · vail.com
Italian, Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 291 Bridge Street, 81657 · vendettasvail.com
Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · Indian/Nepalese restaurant · 250 South Frontage Road West, 81657 · evergreenvail.com
Crepe, Cafe · Crepe cafe · 278 Hanson Ranch Road, 81657 · crespellevail.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · matsuhisarestaurants.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · osakivail.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 141 Main Street, Minturn, 81645 · thaikitchenminturn.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 · 288 Bridge Street, 81657 · joes-famous-deli.business.site
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-16:00 · 531 East Lionshead Circle, 81657 · delicesdefrance.us
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Chicken, Sandwich, Fast Food · Chicken/Sandwich fast food
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 146 North Main Street, Minturn, 81645 · minturnsaloon.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 304 Bridge Street, 81657 · blucowcafe.com
Burger, Chicken, Fries, Soup, Sausage, Noodle, Salad, Pasta, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 675 Lionshead Place, Vail, 81657 · riminigelato.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · yetisgrind.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 "Winter"; 11:00-21:00 "Summer" · 675 Lionshead Place, Vail, 81657 · vailchophouse.com
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Pizza/Italian restaurant · 122 East Meadow Drive, 81657 · pazzospizza.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-10:30;Sa-Su 07:00-11:00 Features: outdoor seating · 174 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, 81657 · thevailcollection.com
Salad, Burger, Hot Dog, Chicken, Sandwich, Soup, Potato, Korean, Pizza, American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · vail.com
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 20 Vail Road, 81657 · sonnenalp.com
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 122 East Meadow Drive, 81657 · latour-vail.com
Swiss, Restaurant · Swiss restaurant · 20 Vail Road, 81657 · sonnenalp.com
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 304 Bridge Street, Vail, 81657 · theredlion.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 100 East Meadow Drive, 81657 · labottegavail.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 168 Gore Creek Drive, 81657 · yamasushivail.com
Fast Food · fast food · bolvail.com
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Airports
McElroy Airfield 29 mi to the centre
Kremmling, CO, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is McElroy Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vail, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Denver, Colorado · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Eagle County, Colorado · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Denver, Colorado · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
State-run coach along I-70 to Vail; Snowstang serves the ski areas on winter weekends. · Denver, Colorado guide →
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach