Vail- Off the mountain

Sticking to my ski town theme, one of my absolute favorite towns is Vail in Colorado. I believe Vail offers a variety of activities for non-skiers and has a vibrant nightlife. There are two airport options: flying into Denver, followed by a 2-hour drive, or flying into Eagle, with a 35-minute drive. Vail Village is known for its German-inspired architecture and charming winding streets. A major reason Vail is my second favorite ski town (after Aspen) is that you'll never be bored. From daytime activities to nightlife, there's always something to do. It is a great town for a group of friends and families. Plus, on snowy days, it truly resembles a fairytale town.

Where to stay:

• Four Seasons Vail

• The Sebastian

• Gravity Haus

• The Arrabelle

• Sonnenalp

Where to Eat:

• Sweet Basil - American

• Mountain Standard - American

• Chasing Rabbits - Mediterranean

• Matsuhisa - Japanese/Sushi

• Alpenrose- European

• Slope Room- American

Where to Après:

• Red Lion

• Frost

• Remedy Bar

• Slope Room

• Garfinkles

What to do:

• The game room at Chasing Rabbits is so much fun and a spot we always have to hit when we are in town. There is a beautiful bar with several games to play. Whats better than grabbing a drink while shooting some hoops?!

• Ice skating is located right in the middle of Vail Village and a fun activity for everyone to do.

• Shopping in Vail has a variety of different stores catering to everyone. From high-end boutiques to outdoor gear, you can get anything here. A few of my favorite stores to check out are Gorsuch, Fantasia Furs, and Aviator Nation. Vail also does have a Kemosabe, which is popular amongst the ski towns.

• Sleigh rides are a fun way to get outside and cozy up with some hot cocoa. 4 Eagle Ranch or Bearcat Stables is where you go to experience this. Bearcat Stables does have an option to sleigh ride to après or dinner in the mountain.

• Snowmobiling is another fun and more adventurous way to hit the mountain. Nova Rides or Rocky Mountain Adventures is the go-to places with them having a lot of other fun experiences as well.

Vail is definitely a place I recommend visiting if you're seeking a magical holiday atmosphere. It truly is like out of a Hallmark movie. As I've mentioned in some of my other blogs, Vail is a fantastic destination in both winter and summer so if you can its worth making a few trips to this beautiful town!

Xo,

Carlin