- 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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Offering a wide array of classes for kids, teens, and adults, the Alpine Arts Center is a community-focused arts education facility. The center hosts a variety of special events and exhibits.
12.5 Miles
Lakota Guides is a trip planning and guide service that leads a variety of adventure trips. The company coordinates and leads rafting trips and offroad adventures, both as day trips and overnight excursions.
14.6 Miles
Offering their horseback riding services since 1998, the Bearcat Stables is proud of their achievements. Among the activities offered by this top stable in Vail Valley are day tours and a 4-day trip to Aspen.
14.7 Miles
Joining the KODI rafting adventure is a great way for people to enjoy guided white water rafting trips in Colorado's majestic rivers. Whether it is a scenic family rafting trip to a more adventurous wild water rafting, KODI rafting is a great activity for young and old adventurers alike.
14.7 Miles
Highside Adventure Tours is an outfitter and tour company with experienced guides and equipment rentals. They offer bikes and kayaks for rent, and lead whitewater rafting and other boat tours along the Colorado River.
14.9 Miles
Organizing 30 different raft trips, Kodi Rafting has 30 years of experience with white water rafting on the Colorado River. The staff is knowledgeable about rafting and explains the safety procedures before taking visitors out on the water.
14.9 Miles
Featuring original works by the shops owner, as well as many other local artists, the Frisco Fine Art Gallery offers various styles. The resident artist works with oils on vibrant and colorful abstract pieces.
15.0 Miles
Hike the 3.2 mile round trip trail to see Lily Pad Lake along the Buffalo Mountains. Dogs are allowed on the trail making it the perfect hike for the whole family.
15.2 Miles
Frisco Historic Park & Museum is home to multiple historic structures, such as an old church, a general store and multiple log cabins, within the park as well as a diverse range of exhibits depicting local history that are housed in the Schoolhouse Museum.
15.2 Miles
Located at an elevation of 9000 feet, Heaton Bay Campground features 58 camp sites, some with power hookups. The campground offers impressive views of the surrounding wilderness, as well as hiking and lake access.