Vail in the Summer
Vail in the Summer
#1Vail in the Summer
Posted: 5/6/07 at 4:49pm
I'm going to be in Vail from July 5th to the 15th. Can anyone suggest stuff to do... restaurants, local color, etc.?
I've never been there, and being off season I'm curious about what goes on.
Thanks.
Fabrizio2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/20/06
#2re: Vail in the Summer
Posted: 5/6/07 at 5:57pm
There are some GREAT spas you can go to in Vail---my favorite being Sonnenalp at the resort.
And nonetheless, the village is so beautiful in the summer. My favorite resturant was Camp di Fiore--it was italian.
Nozawa has great sushi as well.
As far as activities go you can still hike, raft, etc... Great pictures can be taken during the summer IMO.
kelzama
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/04
#2re: Vail in the Summer
Posted: 5/6/07 at 9:40pm
Winter's why you go...Summer's why you stay.
Vail in July is peak season. 80's in the days, evenings always cool enough for a sweatshirt.
It's hard to find bad food in Vail. Off the beaten track, the Big Horn Bistro in East Vail is terrific. In Edwards (13 miles west) is Balata, an exceptional restaurant at the Sonnenalp Golf Course Club house.
Hikes abound. Do yourself a favor, and get a "hiking in Vail" guide. I found that when most guides rate the hikes, they're assuming you're either in awesome shape or have lived for a while at altitude. One "easy" hike is to Hanging Lake. After a two mile uphill hike, you're rewarded with the most beautiful waterfall. It was, last time I hiked, well-marked. Take plenty of water.
You can always rent bikes. There's a paved path that pretty much parallels I-70. If your lungs and legs are up to it, there are trails all through the mountains. Ask in any sporting goods shop for suggestions; they'll be happy to help. Flyfishing is very popular.
Culture abounds, too. Be sure to check out the Gerald Ford Amphitheater (free shows in the summer on certain nights) and the Vilar Center at Beaver Creek.
Vail in summer is paradise. Have a wonderful trip.
#3re: Vail in the Summer
Posted: 5/7/07 at 1:27pmThank's for the tips! I'll make sure to check the places and activities out.
#4re: Vail in the Summer
Posted: 5/7/07 at 2:34pmI used to spend my summers in vail growing up. Take the gondola if you can. And Fords Amphitheatre is the perfect place for a picnic.
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brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#5re: Vail in the Summer
Posted: 5/7/07 at 2:43pm
Thanks for the information, I will also be in Vail this summer.
The Vail website has information.
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