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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27.3 Miles
100% 35 votes
Historic Sites Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Mayflower Gulch is a trail popular for hiking, snowshoeing and rock climbing. The trail passes through the ruins of Old Boston Mine and offers panoramic views of a variety of landscape vistas which include Pacific, Crystal and and Fletcher mountains.
27.3 Miles
93% 45 votes
Horseback Riding PO Box 650, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
Halfmoon Packing & Outfitting offers horseback, stagecoach and wagon rides as well as hunting, fishing and special wildlife photography trips through the alpine areas surrounding Leadville.
27.3 Miles
91% 188 votes
Lake Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Located at the base of Mount Elbert, Twin Lakes is one of Colorado's largest glacial lakes. Visitors can enjoy fishing as well as biking on a number of trails which surround the lake.
27.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
A route on Mt. Elbert, Black Cloud Trail is an alternate, less traveled trail that begins at nearly 9700 feet and ends at approximately 14,000 feet above sea level. It offers steep hiking and views of the area.
27.3 Miles
90% 31 votes
Off Road & ATV Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Suitable almost exclusively for 4x4 vehicles only, the Mosquito Pass is a long, rough off-road path through a portion of the Colorado Rockies. Snow fields are often present well into the month of July.
27.3 Miles
100% 43 votes
Bike Paths Leadville, CO MoreLess Info
Mineral Belt Trail is one of Colorado's highest paved roads for those who wish to walk, jog, or bike. The path takes you through wildflower meadows, aspen groves, open vista sage parks, and conifer forests.
27.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 127 W 4th Street, Leadville, CO 80461 MoreLess Info
Located in a historic 19th century home, House With The Eye Museum is open to visitors for tours. The name of the museum was derived from the stained glass eye at the house's center, which represents the 'eye of God'.
28.4 Miles
99% 229 votes
Horseback Riding 8170 Highway 9, Kremmling, CO 80459 MoreLess Info
Explore Kremmling, Colorado on horseback with a guided tour from Rusty Spurr Ranch. No prior equestrian experience is necessary, although it is helpful. All clients ride a calm, steady horse experienced in navigating the fields, brush and forests of Kremmling.
28.9 Miles
100% 132 votes
Rafting 400 E. Park Ave, Kremmling, CO 80459 MoreLess Info
The Arkansas Valley Adventures offers day rafting activities to both beginner and advance rafters in Clear Creek. The route chosen for the guests are carefully planned depending on the skill level of each guest but the highlight of every tour is the river plunge which all tourists should experience.
28.9 Miles
95% 61 votes
Rafting 214 E. Park Ave, Kremmling, CO 80459 MoreLess Info
Liquid Descent White Water Rafting offers a myriad of whitewater rafting activities for the family. Whether it is a relaxing float trip or a wild water adventure, it is a great way for tourists to enjoy wonderful natural sceneries and wildlife that are abundant along the river banks.
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