A woman and two children wearing sweaters stare upward toward the sky. They are surrounded by evergreen trees and the sky peeps through the branches.

Sightseeing

Delight in Vail's shopping experiences, dine at exquisite restaurants and bask in the luxurious ambiance that surrounds you. Explore cultural gems and savor the picturesque vistas that grace this alpine oasis. Whether you're drawn to outdoor adventures or seek the epitome of alpine living, Vail's villages will enchant you. Embark on your journey to discover everything Vail has to offer.

Vail, Colorado, appears aglow as the lights of the villages shine brightly as night sets in. In the background, towering mountain stand tall.

The villages of Vail are lit up and glow as evening falls. A winding highway road runs alongside it.

Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway

A group of smiling people hiking in a grassy field with lavender wildflowers in the mountains at sunset in Vail.

A group of people walkthrough a grassy meadow with mountains in the background. The setting sun creates a golden glow on the grass.

Hiking in Vail

A waterfall flowing through a wooded area.

A rock garden with a waterfall.

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

A single gondola along the rail in Vail, Colorado, rides down the line with the blue-and-green mountains behind it, under a mostly-blue sky.

Scenic Gondola

two riders on horseback in a mountain field

Vail Ranch Experiences

A family of four wearing ski gear smile at the top of Vail Mountain with a snowcapped mountain range in the background.

Skiing fresh powder in the Back Bowls at Vail

Vail Mountain Tours

A woman in a white outfit dances through tall grass at the top of Vail Mountain at sunset. Light glimmers through the clouds above.

A couple poses for a selfie near Vail, Colorado, with a pack of llamas with a thick forest of evergreen trees in the background.

Top Vail Photography Spots

family on a sunny mountain hillside

Nature Discovery Center on Vail Mountain

Two people lay on a picnic blanket on a dock in Vail. A canoe is floating in the water near them on a clear lake and mountains are in the background

Piney Falls in Vail cascades down rocks surrounded by green vegetation

Vail Lakes & Waterfalls

Girl holding up elk antlers with parents

Vail Nature Center

exterior of the Town of Vail Public Library on a summer day

exterior of the Town of Vail Public Library on a summer day

Vail Public Library

Clock Town in Lionshead village in winter

white decorative lights illuminate the Arrabelle ice rink in Lionshead village, Vail

Lionshead Village

Vail Village is lit up with holiday lights as snow dusts the area in white.

Vail Village

Piney River Ranch

People riding in a jeep on dirt road.

People riding in a jeep on dirt road.

Off-Road Jeep & ATV Adventures

Black and white photo of a man and woman on skis.

historic photos of a 10th mountain division soldier skiing down a snowy face

Colorado Snowsports Museum in Vail

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Where Nature, Culture, and Charm Unite

Embark on a sightseeing adventure in Vail that transcends the ordinary and immerses you in a world where nature’s grandeur, cultural treasures, and European-inspired charm converge.

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