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Family sitting in field next to gondola and mountains in Vail

Family Activities in Vail

From sunny summer hikes at Vail Nature Center to fall bike rides through golden aspen groves, Vail is packed with year-round family activities. Spend a summer morning on a guided horseback ride through wildflower-filled meadows or enjoy the cool rush of rafting along Gore Creek. Winter has something for everyone, whether it’s tubing at Adventure Ridge, ice skating under the twinkling lights in Lionshead Village or taking your first snowboarding lesson at Vail Ski Resort. Whatever the season, Vail’s kid-friendly adventures make it easy to keep the whole family entertained.
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Build Your Family-Friendly Itinerary

From days filled with ziplining through the treetops to cross-country skiing at the Nordic center, Vail is the place to make some memories. Dine at a few family-friendly restaurants, stay at hotels in Lionshead Village that come with bunkbeds, cribs and nightlights, and sprinkle in some alone time for the parents with local babysitters who will take care of the kiddos while you escape for a ski or spa day. Get even more ideas by taking this five-question quiz that will help you plan the perfect Vailcation.

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