- Our list of the best things to do in Vail, Colorado, features the top 126 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Vail, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Adventures, Outdoor Places, Winter Activities, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Vail, CO , followed by 100 popular activities in nearby cities, including Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, Edwards, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Leadville and Idaho Springs
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Made of a large mountain recreational complex, the Aspen Skiing Company was integrated into the resort in 1946 as the site's ski club and school. There are still ski and snowboarding schools along with special events and mountain terrains.
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The primary whitewater rafting company in the region is the Aspen Whitewater Rafting company. The business has been guiding visitors for over 20 years along the local rivers on personalized adventures that focus on small group sizes.
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Families who enjoy the outdoors tend to embrace the Grottos Trail for an easy hiking experience. Exploring the large rock formations, boulders, and waterfalls are simple form the trail itself, and there is a popular picnicking area at the trailhead.
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All that remains of this gold-mining town that sprang up in the mountains of Aspen Colorado is the Independence Ghost Town. After a short lived gold mining operation, brave visitors can explore the abandoned buildings and possibly meet any residents that were left behind.
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The Maroon-Snowmass Trail diverges from the Snowmass Creek Trailhead for a 8.5 mile out and back pathway. Accessible from June until September, the trail is used primarily for hiking and is rated as difficult for advanced hikers.
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Having hosted the World Cup, Aspen Mountains is known for skiing. Along with skiing, this popular tourist destination offers year round activities including biking, hiking and climbing in the warmer months.
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Aspen Carriage & Sleigh Day Tours
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Visitors get to experience a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh at the Aspen Carriage & Sleigh Day Tours. Hot chocolate and blankets are provided as the sleigh makes the rounds through historical sites in town.
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Buttermilk Mountain is a popular local venue for skiing and comprises of three distinct ski areas of varying difficulty levels called Tiehack, Main Buttermilk and West Buttermilk.
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Maroon Bells is a mountain range in Colorado made up of mudstone which give the mountains its distinct maroon color. The site also includes the famous scenic overlook of the mountains from the Mountain Creek Valley which is believed to be the most-photographed spot in Colorado.
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Navigate the more than 8 miles of trail through the aspen trees, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas when you hike West Maroon Trail. Located in the White River National Forest, the trail is ideal for backpacking with a lunch, or on horseback.