Vail, CO

cafe

Blü Cow Café

Home of the famous Swiss hot dog 🌭 and fun aprés ski scene right in Vail village. Try the Stiegl Radler grapefruit beer to go with your dog!

Vail, CO

bar

Garfinkel's

Favorite place for aprés ski in Lionshead village - accessible from Vail mountain. Sit outside on the huge patio and enjoy some snacks and drinks after a fun day on the slopes.

Vail, CO

restaurants

Game Creek Restaurant

A very special dining experience at this restaurant on Vail mountain. Book a reservation and you’ll be set up with transportation from the village to the restaurant - gondola to snow cat to the restaurant mid-mountain. Fine dining, but perfect for a special occasion.

Leadville, CO

experience

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Spend a magical day at Tennessee Pass and have lunch or dinner at the Cookhouse - a yurt restaurant in the middle of the woods. In the winter rent nordic skis or snowshoes / in the summer walk or hike up and follow the trail to the Cookhouse. Such friendly staff and delicious food (must try Roxanne’s cookies). Then keep exploring before heading back to the nordic center. A really special experience - make a reservation in advance, it’s small and books up!

Avon, CO

shopping

Hygge Life

Absolutely beautifully curated store with home decor, textiles, books, and gifts. Cozy blankets, textured pillows, unique blown glass vases, candles, and much more. Perfect spot to pick up a gift (or stock up yourself) only 10 mins from Vail Village. Café coming soon!

Vail, CO

bar

Vail Brewing Company

Great local Vail brewery and a great spot to hang (and play corn hole when it’s warm out). About 10 mins drive from Vail Village, but they also have a tasting room right in the village if you want to try the beer without the drive.

Avon, CO

lodging

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

Ski in ski out luxury hotel at Beaver Creek. Lots of food and drink options, live music, and fun aprés ski. On a sunny day definitely sit outside and enjoy the patio! If you eat at Buffalo, must get the cast iron nachos.

Vail, CO

bar

7 Hermits Brewing Company

Local microbrews - try the “Fire it Up!” green chili lager (if you need to tame it down do half brown ale with the spicy lager). Also has tacos, crepes (get the chocolate and marshmallow one), and sandwiches.

Vail, CO

experience

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

Voted one of world’s best hot chocolates, must try the “Haute Chocolate” at Four Seasons Vail.

Beaver Creek, CO

restaurants

Mirabelle At Beaver Creek

For a special dinner out - upscale Belgian restaurant set in a house with multiple dining areas in various quaint rooms. Local dishes like elk, lamb, and beef short ribs were favorites and there’s an extensive wine list.

Vail, CO

bar

Vendetta's Restaurant

Great spot for aprés ski in central Vail village. On a sunny day, sit outside at the patio and enjoy pizza and a local beer. Best thing on the menu is custom pizza by the slice - you can add any toppings you want!

Vail, CO

restaurants

The 10th

A favorite ski-in / ski-out spot for a nicer sit down lunch located mid-mountain on Vail. When all mountain food is expensive, why not enjoy a meal in this beautiful setting?! Also great for an afternoon cocktail. Cheers!

Vail, CO

restaurants

Rocky Mountain Taco

Permanently parked at Vail Brewing Company, Rocky Mountain Taco is a local favorite. Try the carnitas or “hippie crack” (veggie) tacos and enjoy with a cold beer from inside.