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A smiling family of four hiking in the Vail mountains during sunset. Around them in the background are groves of pine trees.

A person fly-fishing in the beautiful Vail river.

Discover Summer Activities

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Concerts & Events

A group of people walking on a grassy hill in Vail. In the background are tall mountain peaks.

Plan Your Trip

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Getting Around Vail

Plan your summer In vail

From fine dining to downhill mountain biking, summers in Vail are filled with everything you need to create memories that endure forever.

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Two laughing people lounge in blue-upholstered lounge chairs reading a book on a patio in Vail. Behind them are groves of green pine trees along the mountainside.

Summer Adventures

A group of five hikers climb up a rocky cliff as the sun rises behind them in Vail. In the distance are grassy hills and mountain peaks.

Hiking

A family of four is smiling and riding bikes on a dirt trail between grass fields in Vail. Their path is illuminated by bright rays of sunshine.

Mountain Biking

A green gondola cable car travels down the cables above green pine trees in Vail. In the background is a breathtaking scene of craggy mountains, dark green trees and hills full of greenery, all below cloud-spotted blue skies.

Scenic Gondola

A person wearing a plaid shirt holds a fishing rod in the foreground while someone else fishes in the background. Both are standing in a Vail river with mountains in the background, and the sun is peeking through the fishing pole.

On the Water

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Grand Hyatt Vail

Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, Vail is a serene European-style village village where pedestrian-friendly streets wind between old-world Bavarian architecture and open to views of unencumbered wilderness. Stroll and explore shops and restaurants along Gore Creek and discover a special place where the fresh air makes life feel a bit lighter.

A streetlamp-lit street in the mountain village at dusk in Vail. People walk through the street between the clean, white-and-brown buildings and tall, verdant trees.

Explore Vail Village

European-style buildings stand tall and line the scenic streets in the Vail villages. Behind the buildings, tall mountains rise up covered in green grass and trees.

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A SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION

Vail is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. That’s why we care about keeping our footprint small, our resources plentiful and our contribution to sustainability top of mind. Help us keep Vail beautiful so it's just as lovely every time you come visit.

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A large lake in Vail reflects the tall pine trees and mountains in the background. The sky above is a dusty-blue and feathered with clouds.

leaders in sustainable destination management

Vail was recognized as a Global Top 100 Destination in 2020 through Green Destinations Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories award program for its COVID-19 response, recovery, and resilience.

Three people lean on their mountain bikes in Vail, Colorado on a rocky hillside to watch the sunset.

committing to 100% renewable Energy by 2030

In partnership with the town of Vail, Eagle County is committing to 100% renewable electricity at all county operations and facilities by 2030.

A bus stops outside one of the buildings the Vail Village. The building is decorated with three flags and hanging pots of flowers.

Free low-impact transportation

The town of Vail offers one of the largest free year-round bus service in the country.