destinations: Cruising the White Boulevards of Colorado by Taylor smith Vail Mountain Resort, Vail, Colorado
Why not Go?
Heaven for advanced skiers, Vail is steep and snow covered. The main two centers are Vail Village and Lionshead. Golden Peak is near Vail Village and offers access to the mountain, a beginner ski school, and lift area. Why not Transportation within Go? the town of Vail is also convenient. Town of Vail buses are free and run regularly from the eastern end of Vail Village to the western end of Lionshead. ECO Transit operates a bus service between Vail, Beaver Creek, and throughout Eagle County. Vail is located 100 miles west of Denver International Airport. The two-hour drive from the airport is quite easy and very scenic. Apres ski begins around 3pm and extends well into the night.
What to Do: The Mountain Information Center is the number one source for reservations, dining recommendations, and the best kept secrets in town. The office is located in the Arrabelle Plaza at Lionshead. There is always live music at The Red Lion, a traditional ski bar, along with Shakedown Bar, and Vail Ale House. The Vail Underground is the best dancing joint in town. Garfinkel’s has a huge deck for après ski people watching at the base of the mountain. Sarah’s Lounge is a Vail après tradition and is located in the Christiana Lodge.
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here is more to Aspen/Snowmass, Vail, and Beaver Creek than just world class skiing. These Colorado resorts deliver it all—fine dining, distinctive nightlife, shopping, and cosmopolitan base villages. Sunny days are frequent and the snow is deep. Add to that the dramatic mountain vistas and western attitude, and it’s no wonder that these resorts are considered to be some of the best in North America.
Where to Eat:
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Guests can find upscale dining along with Western-style barbecue and bar fare. Game Creek Restaurant is nestled just below Eagle’s Nest, at the top of the Game Creek chair lift. The five-star American cuisine is accompanied by beautiful views of the Game Creek Bowl. The 10th is a popular modern, Alpine restaurant that overlooks the dramatic Gore Range. For dining al fresco there is Talon’s Deck Outdoor Grill and Sarge’s BBQ. Both are great options on a sunny day.
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