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Vail and Beaver Creek summer activities
Discover what Vail Valley locals know: we came for the winters, but stayed for the summers. With our superb climate, you'll want to spend the long days outdoors. Whether your idea of fun is active or idle, the choices are plentiful.
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Things To Do > Summer Activities
Camps | Fly Fishing | Golf | Family Fun | Hiking & Climbing | Horses | Jeep & Hummer Tours | Kids Activities | Miniature Golf | Nature & Botanical | Rafting & Kayaking | Shooting | Rebound Trampoline | Skating | Tennis
photo AVA's COLORADO RAFTING - - - - - -

•Rafting & Kayaking
Discounts available every day on the best rafting! Trips on 7 rivers at multiple Outposts. Family and advanced rafting, FREE wetsuits and jackets on all trips. See website for videos and discount...
photo 4 Eagle Ranch - - - - - -

•Family Fun
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!...
photo Vail Golf Club - - - - - -

•Golf
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....
photo Colorado River Guides - - - - - -

•Rafting & Kayaking
See the beauty of 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!...
photo Vails Rock Gardens Rafting Adventures - - - - - -

•Rafting & Kayaking
Family Fun Adventure! Whitewater raft trips on the Colorado River for all ages/experience levels. Family floats down mild waters or adrenaline pumping whitewater rafting. 1/2 day trips begin at $43pp...
photo Timberline Tours - - - - - -

•Rafting & Kayaking, Jeep & Hummer Tours
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 | Fly Fishing | Golf | Family Fun | Hiking & Climbing | Horses | Jeep & Hummer Tours | Kids Activities | Miniature Golf | Nature & Botanical | Rafting & Kayaking | Shooting | Rebound Trampoline | Skating | Tennis

Camps
photo Camp Vail - - - - - -
Vail's premier day camp invites children to spend the day experiencing sports, art and science activities, outdoor adventures and more. ...
photo Kids' Science Camps - - - - - -
Award-winning Science School offers weekly programs for youth entering 1st through 8th grade. Programs develop a sense of discovery and focus on team building and exploration. Register today!...
photo Sports Camps - - - - - -
Throughout the summer the VRD hosts an array of camps including volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, basketball and more...

Fly Fishing
photo Arkansas Valley Adventures / AVA's Colorado Rafting - - - - - -
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...
photo Gore Creek Fly Fisherman - - - - - -
The Vail Valley’s oldest & most prominent fly fishing provider for over 25 years. Four convenient shops during summer season; half/full-day wade/float trips. Free casting clinics. ...
photo Lazy J Ranch - - - - - -
A 4,000 acre ranch far from the crowds, sporting mile after mile of the best private fishing water in Eagle County. Limited availability means an exclusive opportunity for you to fish! ...
photo not available Summer Fly-Fishing Ecology Program - - - - - -
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...
photo Trout Trickers - - - - - -
If you're a serious angler, you'll enjoy an unforgettable experience with your private guide, Pete Mott, as you cast from the comfort of a drift boat or rubber raft on 3 famous Rocky Mtn Rivers....

Golf
photo Vail Golf Club - - - - - -
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....

Family Fun
photo 4 Eagle Ranch - - - - - -
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!...
photo 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....
photo Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - - - - - -
Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for a full day of fun, with cave tours, thrill rides, an alpine coaster, scenic tram rides, mountain-top dining and more. New! 4D Theater & Laser Tag!...
photo Lazy J Ranch - - - - - -
Be a cowboy or cowgirl for a day! Enjoy a beautiful summer day on our private ranch conveniently located 20 minutes from Vail. Horseback riding, fishing, sporting clays and more! ...

Hiking & Climbing
photo Arkansas Valley Adventures - - - - - -
Only one hour from Vail! Central Colorado's Arkansas River Valley offers rock climbing lessons and rappelling in the stunning Granite Gorge, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and horseback riding. ...

Horses
photo Arkansas Valley Adventures - - - - - -
Only one hour from Vail! Central Colorado's Arkansas River Valley offers rock climbing lessons and rappelling in the stunning Granite Gorge, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, and horseback riding. ...
photo Bearcat Stables - - - - - -
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. ...
photo Beaver Creek Stables - - - - - -
One and two-hour horseback trails on Beaver Creek wind through canopy aspen groves and up the ridge where scenery is fantastic and the views unlimited. ...
photo Lazy J Ranch - - - - - -
A 4,000 acre private ranch close to Vail and Beaver Creek yet far from the crowds, offering trail rides and cattle drives....

Jeep & Hummer Tours
photo Timberline Tours - - - - - -
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
photo Vail Gymnastics Center - - - - - -
Whether you're visiting or live her, you and your children will enjoy classes in gymnastis, martial arts, fencing and trampoline....
photo Beaver Creek Stables - - - - - -
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!...
photo Betty Ford Alpine Gardens - - - - - -
Guided garden education programs for children weekly Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30am from approximately mid-June through mid-August. A hands-on activity is always an integral part of each program. ...
photo Colorado River Guides - - - - - -
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...
photo Youth Programs & Camps - - - - - -
Fun-filled activities including summer camps, discovery and nature programs, art and science activities and more. ...

Miniature Golf
photo not available Lionshead Miniature Golf - - - - -
Our beautifully landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course is a fun way to challenge the whole family....

Nature & Botanical
photo Beaver Creek Stables - - - - - -
Ride horseback to the exquisite Beaver Lake located in the Holy Cross Wilderness area. This day trip allows you to enjoy many aspects of nature and it's beauty!...
photo Betty Ford Alpine Gardens - - - - - -
A summer visit to the stunning Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is a must. At 8200' in elevation, it is the world's highest botanic garden. Free tours from June to Labor Day, free to the public everyday!...
photo Gore Range Natural Science School - - - - - -
Experience the uniqueness of Colorado's flora and fauna through our fun, educational programs. Delight in youth science camps, adult natural history seminars, guided hikes, evening programs & more...
photo Nature Discovery Center - - - - - -
Located in an all-season yurt atop the Lionshead gondola. FREE daily am and pm guided walks with naturalists from Gore Range Natural Science School through Labor Day weekend. ...
photo Vail Nature Center - - - - - -
Enjoy hiking, bird-watching, wildflower walks, star gazing, educational speakers, fly-fishing, children's programs and more. ...

Rafting & Kayaking
photo AVA's COLORADO RAFTING - - - - - -
Discounts available every day on the best rafting! Trips on 7 rivers at multiple Outposts. Family and advanced rafting, FREE wetsuits and jackets on all trips. See website for videos and discount...
photo Breckenridge Whitewater Rafting - - - - - -
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. ...
photo Colorado River Guides - - - - - -
See the beauty of 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!...
photo Colorado River Runs - - - - - -
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!...
photo Timberline Tours - - - - - -
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. ...
photo Vails Rock Gardens Rafting Adventures - - - - - -
Family Fun Adventure! Whitewater raft trips on the Colorado River for all ages/experience levels. Family floats down mild waters or adrenaline pumping whitewater rafting. 1/2 day trips begin at $43pp...

Shooting
photo Lazy J Ranch - - - - - -
Try your hand at shooting, at our sporting clays! Fun for the whole family. The Lazy J boasts a full 10-Station setup, as well as a quick-reflex 5-Stand practice arena. ...

Rebound Trampoline
photo not available Beaver Creek Mountain Trampoline - - - - -
Try our bouncing bungee harnessed trampoline at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain....
photo not available Vail Mountain Trampoline - - - - -
Try our bouncing bungee harnessed trampoline near the Eagle Bahn gondola....

Skating
photo Dobson Ice Arena - - - - - -
A perfect option for off-mountain fun including open skate, StoryTime skating and more....

Tennis
photo Vail Tennis Center - - - - - -
Ford Park Tennis Center offers 8 the finest clay courts in Colorado with the Gore Range as its backdrop. ...
 
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