Sun & Summit Destinations
The Vail Valley from Avon
Beaver Creek and Vail skiing, then rafting, biking and hot springs when the snow melts.
- Best time
- December to March for skiing; June to September for rafting and hiking
- Getting there
- Eagle County Regional (EGE) is about 25 minutes; Denver is about 2 hours
- Getting around
- Free Avon buses and resort shuttles; I-70 links the valley
- Stay
- 5–7 nights
Beaver Creek and Vail
Beaver Creek rises right above Avon, with free warm cookies at 3 p.m. in the village. Vail, 15 minutes east, has its famous Back Bowls. One pass covers both.
Summer
Raft the Eagle or Colorado rivers, bike the paved paths along the valley, and ride the gondolas for alpine hikes. Nottingham Park in Avon has a lake for paddleboarding and summer concerts.
Day trips
- Glenwood Springs hot springs pool: about 45 minutes west
- Hanging Lake near Glenwood (permit required)
- Leadville and Independence Pass in summer
- Minturn's old railroad town for dinner
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Stay at Club Wyndham Resort at Avon
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