Vail is a luxury international destination that provides top class accommodations and services. A world-class ski destination in Winter, Summer and Fall in Vail are equally glorious with panoramic views and spectacular mountain golf courses. With more than a dozen championship courses located within a 38 mile radius, clear sunny skies, and elevated greens the Vail Valley is a golfers paradise. Not only is the Valley a world class ski and golf destination but it also offers premier road cycling and mountain biking - with miles of scenic bike paths, lanes, single and double track courses. Whether utilizing the lift served trails of Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains or exploring the hills and roads of the lower valley, there is something for all levels and interests. Maybe fly fishing or horseback riding peak your interest? Vail offers Gold Medal Waters and miles of horseback riding trails along the many area mountains. And don't forget to pick up a souvenir during your visit; Vail's cobblestone pedestrian villages offer a tremendous variety of shopping choices - from casual sports wear and outdoor gear to iconic jewelry, fine arts, furs, home decor, and haute fashion. And with all this activity you're bound to work up an appetite - enjoy the diverse range of cuisine Vail has to offer from World-class chefs including French, Nouveau American, Italian Pizzerias, Sushi, Traditional English Pub Food, Mediterranean and more - whether you are looking for something quick and casual or the ultimate fine dining experience, Vail has it all.
Vail also has a comprehensive offering of meeting and event venues to suit your needs - whether it's a series of meetings and break outs for several hundred in a ballroom or a special mountain top celebration at 10,000 feet - there is a space for nearly every event imaginable. Donovan Pavilion is a creekside location providing a spacious great room, break out room, and catering kitchen, the many area hotels provide a variety of meeting rooms and event facilities including the world-class Sonnenalp Resort, the newly completed Arrabelle, and the Marriott at Lionshead, and Dobson Arena is a large multi use facility located in the center of town which can function as an auditorium, sports arena, or convention center. There are also several on mountain options for stunning views and a truly incomparable experience including the Marketplace at Eagles Nest with panoramic mountain views, the one of a kind Wildwood Smokehouse, and the alpine elegance of Game Creek Restaurant - all accessible throughout the winter and summer months. The stunning Ford Amphitheater and the public parks and spaces throughout town are also available for group functions.
The many special events Vail hosts throughout the year provide guests with a wide variety of entertainment - from the epic Teva Mountain Games that kick off summer to the International Dance Festival, the Bravo! Music Festival, and the joyous Oktoberfest in Fall to the Snowdaze start of winter, CarniVail, and many alpine competitions held throughout the ski season.