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UPDATE IS HERE! - Vail
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Even though I hate to use the cliche 'nestled', that's what Vail is. For those of you who haven't visited Vail, Colorado, by all means, do so. Be prepared, however, for some steep prices. I have been to Vail a number of times, mainly to ski, but also in the summer to hike, bike, and the like. Vail's September and October costs are far below peak season prices. The weather is perfect, not too hot or cold, and the scenery, brilliant yellow aspen amidst greens of conifers, all under a Colorado-blue sky. Hiking is free, biking costs slightly more, and there are horses, ATV's, caves, rafting, four-wheeling, and whatever else you may want available around the Vail Valley region. Hotels are much cheaper right now than during peak season, my parents having paid only $300 for a normally $900/night room. You can stay in luxury, or you can stay fairly cheaply, and you can shop with the money you save on hotels.

Under the "Off The Beaten Path" section of tips, I've added a bunch of tips pertaining to skiing various parts of Vail. They are still somewhat under construction, but if you have questions, please let me know.

The Covered Bridge
Covered Bridge, Vail Village - Vail

Covered Bridge, Vail Village

A great meeting point, Vail's Covered Bridge is often slippery in the winter, but still adds a sense of charm to the village. While it isn't the only way in, it's the most unique way in, and the way most people use to get to the slopes.

Frontage Road
Frontage Road, heading west - Vail

Frontage Road, heading west

Frontage Road extends from one end of Vail (East Vail) to the other, often switching sides of the expressway (I-70). They don't clean it as well as I-70, so be careful of ice and snow. It the warmer months, it makes a great cycling road, with moderate traffic that is typically aware of cyclists. See the Off the Beaten Path tip on Cycling for more information.

Also, I've broken down the ski area and given an overview of each area- what to expect and where to go, also in the Off the Beaten Path section.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Outdoors, nature and fine dining
  • Cons:Expensive!
  • In a nutshell:Perfect place, if you got the dough!
  • Last visit to Vail: Sep 2001
  • Intro Updated Mar 31, 2008
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Pepi's Front - Vail Good times... and food... and gear Restaurants (10)

Pepi's is a long-time Vail native, comprising a German restaurant and bar- a nice place to hang out after skiing- and a... more travel advice

Outside the Alpenrose - Vail German Cuisine Restaurants (10)

These guys know German food. I highly recommend eating here. Theirs is some of the better German food I've found in the... more travel advice

Christy's Sports Sign - Vail Rentals and more Shopping (3)

Christy's rents skis and bikes, sells boots, clothes and other essentials for the mountain. Good staff and friendly... more travel advice

Starbucks and Marble Slab - Vail Sad Day Restaurants (10)

For a long time Vail Village was devoid of chain restaurants. Sadly, that's no longer the case. Starbucks and Marble... more travel advice

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