Itineraries & News

The Best Scenic Drives Near Vail

Some of the best journeys through the Vail Valley begin without a strict destination.  Here, driving is more than a way to get from one place to another. Each turn reveals something new. A field of wildflowers, a distant summit, golden aspen leaves, or a canyon wall rising dramatically beside the highway. Shrine Pass: A...

Your Vail Valley Questions: Local Tips From the People Who Know It Best

Whether you’re planning your very first trip to the Vail Valley or returning to experience another mountain getaway, chances are you’ve got a few questions. To help answer some of the questions we hear most often, we asked the Visit Vail Valley team to share their insights. After all, who better to ask than the...

Vilar Performing Arts Center reveals 2026 holiday performances

The Vail Valley Foundation today announced three of the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s 2026 holiday offerings, bringing the sounds of the season to Beaver Creek with Frisson’s “Christmas by Candlelight,” Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and John Oates & The Good Road Band.  “Sharing the holidays in the mountains is special, and we love giving audiences different ways to celebrate together...

48 Hours in the Vail Valley: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

Saturday Morning: Wake Up in the Mountains 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Coffee Begin the day with breakfast and a warm cup of coffee. Take your time waking up, check the weather, and decide what kind of mountain morning best suits you. A weekend in the Vail Valley doesn’t have to be packed with difficult hikes...

Hermanos Gutiérrez bring cinematic guitar sound to Beaver Creek Oct. 2

One week after releasing a new album inspired by the Andes and their South American roots, Swiss-Ecuadorian guitar duo Hermanos Gutiérrez will bring their cinematic instrumental sound to the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM. Brothers Estevan and Alejandro Gutiérrez have built an international following with a remarkably spare musical formula: two guitars, lap steel...

The Benefits of Direct Primary Care in the Vail Valley

If you live in the mountains, you already know the frustration: rushed appointments, weeks-long waits, and a long drive to Denver whenever you want care that goes beyond a quick prescription. Direct primary care in the Vail Valley offers a genuinely different approach. Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership-based model where you pay a...

New for Summer 2026: Ride to Renewal in Vail

Ride to Renewal is a three-hour morning experience that begins with a check-in at Black Tie Ski & Bike Rentals at Concert Hall Plaza at 8:30 AM. From there, you’ll be led over to the second-floor rooftop deck of The Landmark Residences, just above the Vail Ski Base, where Sunshine Massage Studio will guide the group through a 60-minute...

A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting the Vail Valley in Summer

Summer in the Vail Valley offers a completely different side of the mountains. While Vail is widely known for skiing and winter adventures, the warmer months are an excellent time to visit the area and take advantage of scenic hiking, riverside relaxation, outdoor concerts, alpine dining, and family-friendly activities. Whether it’s your first visit or...

Vail Valley Live Music and Festivals!

The Vail Valley is an easy place to build a memorable summer evening around live music. Access to a plethora of venues offering mountain scenery, vibrant village settings, and free outdoor concert experiences in Eagle, Minturn, and Beaver Creek, allow you to enjoy a full mountain community experience. Variety is the spice of life and...

Vail Valley Vacations with a Cause

So you’re planning a summer trip to the Vail Valley! We can’t wait to host you! Our world class amenities await you: from hiking and biking trails to whitewater and alpine lakes, luxurious spas and delicious dining. There are endless opportunities for rest and relaxation as well as adventure and amusement. Did you know the...