Vail Travel Tips You Need to Know

What’s the best way to get to Vail if I’m flying into Denver or Eagle?

If you aren’t renting a car, we recommend using Colorado Mountain Express. They have a fleet of over 250 vans and private cars providing service to all the best mountain locations plus they have free wifi in the car. Denver International airport to Vail drive time is about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Eagle to Vail is 35 minutes.


Restaurants: great days on the mountain are fueled by good food…

Los Amigos

Come enjoy a margarita and Vail’s best Mexican food at the base of Vail mountain. Enjoy their deck for apres ski and dining. Check out their lunch, dinner, appetizer and kid’s menus or look over their drink options at the bar. If you need help getting there, they offer easy directions for your convenience.

Red Lion

The Red Lion is open 7 days a week. They feature live entertainment and have the Direct TV football package for college and pro football!

Russell’s Steakhouse

Bridge Street’s cozy steakhouse located next to Gore Creek and the Covered Bridge. Be sure to order a side of au gratin potatoes with your meal.

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Vendetta’s

Located right next to American Ski Exchange, Vendetta’s is a great place to apres. Whether you want to grab a slice of pizza or dine by candle light, Vendetta’s has you covered.  

Convenient Vail Lodging…

Lodge Tower

Lodge Tower for slope-side condos and luxury Vail Village lodging offering elegant rooms to spacious 3-bedroom condominiums.

Vail Reality

The perfect alternative to hotels in Vail, their lodging accommodations vary in size from studio condos to deluxe five bedroom homes with a price to fit every pocketbook and traveling schedule. They offer the largest inventory of vacation rentals in Vail.

Tivoli Lodge

Nestled in the heart of Vail Village is the recently rebuilt, family-owned Tivoli Lodge, a luxury ski resort known for years for providing friendly, caring, personal service within steps of the new “Number One” gondola.

Sitzmark Lodge

Located in the center of Vail Village by picturesque Gore Creek, and Vail’s famous European style pedestrian shopping/dining district, the Sitzmark Lodge is in the heart of Vail’s activities and only a short walk to the new Gondola One.

Mountain Haus

Mountain Haus offers luxurious condominiums alongside the picturesque Gore Creek in Vail Village.

Sonnenalp Hotel

A world class hotel offering luxurious accommodations in Vail Village.