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Vail Golf Club

Vail Golf Course
The Vail Golf Club offers 18 championship holes & is open to the public. Enjoy magnificent views of the Gore Mountain Range; Happy Valley Grill and full service pro shop.

4 Eagle Ranch

Wolcott
Family Fun awaits you just beyond the resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek. With Western Family Night, Lunch Grill and Trail Rides, we are the reason you come to Colorado!

Colorado River Guides

Backcountry, Wolcott
Let our family take your family down the river. Last Mom & Pop proud to offer affordable trips designed to keep the whole family laughing & smiling. Half & full day trips, rafts & duckies.
Colorado Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas River with AVA

AVA - We Guide Colorado!

Valley-wide
World-class rafting near Vail at great prices! Trips on 8 rivers, family and advanced rafting, FREE wetsuits/jackets, and zipline tours. See website & click Trip Discounts or see coupon here.

Timberline Tours

Avon, Beaver Creek, Cordillera, Eagle, Eagle-Vail, Minturn, Vail
Offering rafting and jeep adventures to Vail Valley visitors, locals, families and corporate groups, Timberline is the largest and most experienced outfitter in the region.

Camps Classes

Beaver Creek Stables' Riding Classes

Beaver Creek
Interested in trying horseback riding but not sure how to get started? Take a lesson with Beaver Creek Stables. One hour lessons, group & private.

Vail Recreation District's Sports Camps

Vail
Throughout the summer the VRD hosts an array of camps including volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, basketball and more

Camp Vail

Vail Village
Vail's premier day camp invites children to spend the day experiencing sports, art and science activities, outdoor adventures and more.

Family Fun

4 Eagle Ranch

Wolcott
Family Fun awaits you just beyond the resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek. With Western Family Night, Lunch Grill and Trail Rides, we are the reason you come to Colorado!
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Glenwood Springs
Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for a full day of fun, with cave tours, thrill rides, an alpine coaster, giant swing, 4D Theater & Laser Tag, scenic tram rides, mountain-top dining and more

Bearcat Stables

Cordillera
Horseback riding for all ages and abilities. A great way for the whole family to enjoy a piece of mother nature and the Rocky Mountains.

Care 4 Kids Babysitting Service

Arrowhead, Avon, Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, Cordillera, Edwards, Vail
Looking for a night out when you're in Vail & Beaver Creek? Trust your children with us! Professional child care providers come to your hotel, condo or home. Licensed, bonded, insured, CPR certified

Camelot Balloon Rides

For a memorable Rocky Mountain experience, take a balloon ride. Soar high above the beautiful mountains and valleys near Vail and Beaver Creek. A fabulous experience for your family reunion or group!

AVA - We Guide Colorado Families!

Valley-wide
Trip discounts available every day on our website. Adventure for the whole family! River rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding. FREE wetsuits and splash jackets.

Colorado River Runs

Get Ready to Get Wet! Rafting on the Colorado River is perfect for families. Light rapids in a backcountry deep canyon setting. Meet at our historic ranch for a visit to "real Colorado".

Colorado River Guides

You, your family & your vacation are our priority. We love the river & sharing our passions with you. By raft or inflatable kayak, explore our mountains & rivers with the last "Mom & Pop's" out there.

Festivals

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival

Beaver Creek, Vail, Valley-wide
Enjoy the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic and over 40 acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians.

Fly Fishing

Gore Creek Fly Fisherman

Avon, Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, Lionshead, Vail Village
The Vail Valley's oldest & most prominent fly fishing provider for over 30 years. Five convenient shops during summer season; half/full-day wade/float trips. Free casting clinics.

Arkansas Valley Adventures / AVA's Colorado Rafting

Valley-wide
Experience the serenity and stunning beauty of fly fishing on Colorado most prolific waters. Drive to the Arkansas Valley or Summit County and SAVE $$! Our expert guides find the best waters each day

Vail Nature Center's Summer Fly-Fishing Ecology Program

Vail
Education about ecosystem and entomology (study of insects), as well as basic tools and knowledge of fly-fishing. All age groups and abilities, including children, adult and family fly-fishing classes

Golf

Vail Golf Club

Vail Golf Course
The Vail Golf Club offers 18 championship holes & is open to the public. Enjoy magnificent views of the Gore Mountain Range; Happy Valley Grill and full service pro shop.

EagleVail Golf Club

Affordable public 18 hole course, conveniently located in the beautiful EagleVail community, in between Vail and Beaver Creek.

Eagle Ranch Golf Course

Eagle
Come play the beautiful Eagle Ranch Golf Course, just 30 minutes west of Vail. Open to the public and affordable. Spectacular views and an incredible Anrold Palmer Signature course.

Hiking Climbing

Arkansas Valley Adventures

Valley-wide
Only one hour from Vail! Central Colorado's Arkansas River Valley offers rock climbing lessons and rappelling in the stunning Granite Gorge, zip line tours, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding.

Horses

Piney River Ranch

Cascade Village, East Vail, Golden Peak, Lionshead, Sandstone, Vail, Vail Golf Course, Vail Village, West Vail
Horseback rides in Vail through aspen meadows with fantastic views of the Gore Range and Vail.

Arkansas Valley Adventures

Valley-wide
Only one hour from Vail! Central Colorado's Arkansas River Valley offers rock climbing lessons and rappelling in the stunning Granite Gorge, zip line tours, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding.

Bearcat Stables

Cordillera
Offering a wide variety of guided horseback rides. A great time for all ages in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting. A four-day horseback trip from Vail to Aspen is also available in summer.

Triple G Outfitters at 4 Eagle Ranch

Wolcott
Experience the best of the West! Trail rides, cattle round-ups, & overnight pack.

Beaver Creek Stables

Beaver Creek, Vail
Beaver Creek Stables will provide you with one of the most exhilarating experiences of your Colorado vacation. Stables at Piney River Ranch, outside Vail, and at the base of Beaver Creek mountain.

Hot Air Ballooning

Camelot Balloon Rides

Edwards
For a memorable Rocky Mountain experience, take a balloon ride. Soar high above the beautiful mountains and valleys near Vail and Beaver Creek. Ages 6+. A fabulous experience for families and groups!

Jeep Hummer Tours

Above & Beyond 4x4 Guides

Join "Above & Beyond 4X4 Guides" for a Jeep or Hummer Tour from 4 Eagle Ranch, just a half hour from Vail & Beaver Creek resorts.

Timberline Tours

Backcountry, Valley-wide
Four hour Jeep tours deep into Colorado's back country. Our experienced, nature-loving guides will show you where the wild things are! Authentic open air 4 x 4 jeeps, seating up to 6 people.

Kids Activities

Youth Programs & Camps

Lionshead
Fun-filled activities including summer camps, discovery and nature programs, art and science activities and more.

Vail Gymnastics Center

Vail
Whether you're visiting or live her, you and your children will enjoy classes in gymnastis, martial arts, fencing and trampoline.

Beaver Creek Stables

Beaver Creek, Vail
Bring the whole family to visit Beaver Creek Stables! Our wonderful kids horses take riders age 7 and older on the trail, and younger children treat the ponies with cookies, love, and brushing!

Colorado River Guides

Backcountry, Wolcott
Kids love to experience Colorado while floating down one of its many rivers. Travel through gorges and tributaries, shoot through exhilarating whitewater and float through serene and scenic waterways

Mountain Biking

Double Diamond Vail Bike Rentals

Lionshead
Conveniently located at the base of the gondola in Lionshead. Bike rentals for the whole family. We also have a great selection of bike apparel and casual summer outerwear.

Vail Sports

Lionshead, Vail, Vail Village
Vail Sports offers bike rentals for all types of riding from road bikes to full suspension mountain bikes to burleys/tag-a-longs. We also offer guided and self-guided bike tours of Vail Pass.

Charter Sports

Avon, Beaver Creek, Cascade Village, Vail, West Vail
Bike rentals in 6 convenient locations in the Vail Valley. Bike tours down Vail Pass - an unforgettable Colorado adventure, for all ages! Platinum Service Award Winners Since 2001.

Nature Botanical

Glenwood Caverns Fairy Caves | Family Winter Activites | Girls in Cave

Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves

Glenwood Caverns is the largest show cave open to the public in Colorado. Enjoy a 70 minute walking tour of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves. A great winter activity for the whole family.

Vail Nature Center

Vail Village
Enjoy hiking, bird-watching, wildflower walks, star gazing, educational speakers, fly-fishing, children's programs and more.

Beaver Creek Stables

Beaver Creek
Experience the outdoors in Beaver Creek on an all-day adventure to Beaver Lake on horseback. Scenic trails, experienced wranglers, and happy horses make this a once in a lifetime adventure.

Rafting Kayaking

Colorado Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas River with AVA

AVA - We Guide Colorado!

Valley-wide
World-class rafting near Vail at great prices! Trips on 8 rivers, family and advanced rafting, FREE wetsuits/jackets, and zipline tours. See website & click Trip Discounts or see coupon here.

Colorado River Guides

Backcountry, Wolcott
Let our family take your family down the river. Last Mom & Pop proud to offer affordable trips designed to keep the whole family laughing & smiling. Half & full day trips, rafts & duckies.

Timberline Tours

Avon, Beaver Creek, Cordillera, Eagle, Eagle-Vail, Minturn, Vail
Offering rafting and jeep adventures to Vail Valley visitors, locals, families and corporate groups, Timberline is the largest and most experienced outfitter in the region.

Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting

Valley-wide
See our website for DISCOUNTS! Don't miss the best summer fun in Colorado. Trips on 5 rivers, mild floats to wet and wild Class V.

Colorado River Runs

Backcountry, Valley-wide, Wolcott
Get ready to get wet! Fabulously fun family floats on the Colorado River and rambunctious rapids on the Eagle River. The Vail Valley's best rafting value since 1973!

Skateboarding

Skateboard Clinics

Children ages seven to 14 can learn or refine their skateboarding skills at the Vail Skatepark, located on top of the LionsHead parking structure during the summer.

Skating

Dobson Ice Arena

Lionshead
A perfect option for off-mountain fun including open skate, StoryTime skating and more.

Tennis

Vail Racquet Club

East Vail, Vail
Tennis at the Vail Racquet Club takes place in a setting like no other in the Vail Valley or Colorado. Our 10 outdoor courts (including 3 clay courts) are available Spring, Summer and Fall and feature

Vail Tennis Center

Vail
Ford Park Tennis Center offers eight of the finest clay courts in Colorado with the Gore Range as its backdrop.

Ziplining

AVA Zipline Tours

Valley-wide
Zipline and Rafting Adventures near Vail! Join us for world-class guided zipline trips on our 44-acre mountainous Granite property. Add an Arkansas River rafting trip to make the ultimate adventure.