Summer Attractions
In summertime, Vail is home to many wonderful attractions and activities. Here are some of the local favorites near our Vail summer resort.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are the world's highest botanical garden, located at 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado, USA, at an 8,200 feet altitude in the Rocky Mountains. The Gardens are open to the public daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Get Directions
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater near our hotel in Vail is a spectacular outdoor venue that seats 1,260 guests in covered seating and an additional 1,300 on its expansive grassy hillside with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains. Get Directions
Vail Golf Club
Highlighted by views of the Gore Mountain Range, Vail’s mountain-style, 18-hole course features unique fairways, smooth putting surfaces and a scenic layout amidst the White River National Forest. The fairways are tree-lined and generally flat, but numerous greenside and fairway bunkers, as well as beaver ponds, will test a golfer’s accuracy. Vail’s course features 7,024 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Get Directions
Vail Mountain
Gondola Access in the summer for hiking and mountain biking. Get Directions
Vail Nature Center
A 1940s homestead perched between a mountain meadow and the forested bank of Gore Creek houses the Vail Nature Center. This seven-acre facility, in the heart of Vail, is a tranquil gem to explore the web of trails along Gore Creek or come inside to learn from the exhibits and knowledgeable staff. Programs include: hiking, birding tours, beaver pond tours, wildflower viewing, stargazing, and creekside nature tours. Get Directions
Vail Stables
The only horseback riding in Vail Get Directions
Vail Village
Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive - home to shops, dining and nightlife Get Directions
Village Pirate Ship
This park best exemplifies the town's tradition of custom designed playgrounds. The newly rebuilt ship structure includes a crow's nest, three deck levels, multiple climbing nets and even a plank. Get Directions