Primera clasificación Atractivos en Vail

A visit to this part of Vail is incomplete without hiking the Upper Piney Lake Trail. This trail takes you right into the wilderness, with streams, picnic spots and other amenities. Fishing, hiking and horse riding are pretty popular here. Although, keep in mind that the trail might be closed in the winter due to the weather conditions.

One of the 10 districts of the ski town of Vail, Vail Village is the melting pot for all art and cultural activities. The Colorado Ski Museum is set here and draws in scores of tourists especially during summer. Gore Creek Drive and the bustling Bridge Street are 2 main streets which host local and national festivals all year around, including the much awaited Oktoberfest. Vail Village is much like a mini art village with street musicians, all night long street parties, food stands and cultural activities taking place at some point of time or the other.

Home to the widely popular Vail Ski Resort, the Vail Mountain is one of Colorado's most exciting winter destinations that allures vacationers from all over the globe. The mountain stands at a height of 3,450 feet (1,052 meters), with its snow-capped peak resting at an impressive elevation of more than 11,570 feet (3,527 m) above sea level, making it an unmissable landmark while passing Vail. A haven for winter sports enthusiasts, the mountain is sheathed in a string of sprawling ski expanses that feature over 193 ski runs and 33 ski lifts of varying difficulty levels. The ski paths cut through dense, alpine foliage, whereas aerial lifts, with their splendid trajectory, traverse the breathtaking landscapes that unravel underneath.

While this museum focuses mainly on the sports Colorado influences, it also, in many ways, details the history of skiing itself. Its shelves and walls are packed with more than 1,500 photos and artifacts touching upon Olympic and World Cup events, Colorado's famed 10th Mountain Division, and even the recent evolution of snowboarding. Gazing at photos of the Vail Valley when it was nothing but a sheep farm in the late 1950s will make you yearn for the gift of foresight. See website for visitor info, event calendar, online gift shop, Hall of Fame details and more.

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is one of the world's highest botanical gardens located at a height of 8200 feet (2500 meters) in Rocky Mountains. The garden is open everyday with no admission fee. It features numerous beautiful flora while the 120-foot (11-meter) waterfall is the highlight of the place. Curation, education and conservation are some of the missions that this garden is based upon.

The Piney River Ranch offers a complete retreat for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and hunting form the core of summer and winter activities at the ranch. They have log cabins, cottages and teepees for rent, and a restaurant on-site. Guests can also camp for a fee. They even welcome weddings for those who want Mother Nature to be their cathedral! See their website for all pricing information.