Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vail, CO

  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Vail, Colorado, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Music Venue and Sports Museums.
  • From Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to Vail Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vail and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon and Edwards.
  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Vail, Colorado, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Music Venue and Sports Museums.
  • From Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to Vail Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vail and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon and Edwards.
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40.8 Miles
93% 217 votes
Hiking Trails 7599 Fall River Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 MoreLess Info
St. Mary's Glacier is reached through a moderately difficult upward hike which in turn, passes around a scenic lake and progresses forward up to the glacier where one can enjoy the panoramic views of the surroundings and a variety of snow sports.
42.1 Miles
95% 19 votes
Arts Centers Snowmass Village, CO MoreLess Info
The Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosts painting and drawing, ceramics, photography, new media, and sculpture workshops. The location, which also sells prints of the artwork developed on-site, hosts visiting artists and critics.
42.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Rafting 48 Snowmass Village Mal, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 MoreLess Info
Arranging an array of excursions, Snowmass Whitewater Raft Trips specializes in river experiences. Some trip options include a casual river float or a more adventurous, thrilling rafting ride. Choose morning or afternoon trips, and full or half days.
42.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails Snowmass Village, CO MoreLess Info
Near the ski town of Snowmass, the East Snowmass Trail is spread over eight miles of terrain. The difficult-rated trail is only open from April through September though and caters mostly to hikers rather than skiers.
42.5 Miles
83% 60 votes
Science Museums 130 Kearns Road, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 MoreLess Info
At the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Center, visitors can learn about the ice age through creative displays and interactive programming. The location houses fossils, with an on-site interpreter offering information on the bone preservation process.
42.5 Miles
100% 11 votes
Fishing 4121 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO MoreLess Info
Tucked in the mountains, Mount Evans Trout Fishing offers visitors a scenic pond for catching rainbow trout. Any fish caught in the pond are cleaned by the staff so the visitor can take their catch home.
42.6 Miles
92% 48 votes
Hiking Trails Snowmass Village, CO MoreLess Info
Numerous trails are available for hiking and biking in Snowmass Village. Beautiful views of the mountains and Snowmass Village are available along the trail.
42.6 Miles
80% 10 votes
Mountain Biking Snowmass Village, CO MoreLess Info
Designed for cyclers, the Government Trail, near Snowmass Village, Colorado offers a single track ride among aspen trees from Snowmass to the Buttermilk ski area in Aspen. The Reverse Government ride (from Buttermilk) is more of an uphill climb.
43.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Bowling Daly Lane, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2013, Slow Your Roll Bowling Alley features eight lanes of bowling with leather seats for up to six people per lane. The bowling alley offers lunch, dinner and drinks and has two 300' projection screens.
43.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling Daly Ln, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 MoreLess Info
Slow Your Roll is a bowling center that offers 8 bowling lanes with leather couches for seating. The bowling alley offers a full menu in addition to a fully stocked bar.
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