Something for everyone
Vail Summer Activities
Summer is spectacular in Vail. Due to the amazing weather (daytime temps in the 70s and 80s and cool, starry nights), there are many activities available for locals and vacationers alike!
Warm, dry sunny days are perfect for whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain and road biking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, golfing, jeeping, zip-line tours, or just relaxing in the Colorado mountain sunshine.
Vail Mountain is transformed from a snowy paradise to an outdoor playground. The ski runs become mountain biking and hiking trails, Eagle’s Nest is a summer party deck, Vail Village unveils amazing cultural events, and Adventure Ridge continues to provide exciting family fun with zip line, alpine slide, ropes courses, summer sledding and more!
There is truly something for everyone during the summer season, so call our Vacation Planners today and find out more about the wide variety of events and activities perfect for your Colorado summer vacation.
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Mountain Biking & Cycling
Vail knows Mountain Biking. You can stick to Vail Mountain taking your bike up the gondola and flying down the single tracks or wide dirt roads. Or you can venture off Vail and explore the miles and miles of mountain bike trails throughout the Vail Valley.
You can test your fitness and ride up Vail Pass. Or many bike rental shops will drive you to the top and you can cruise down back to town. Because the path is not open to cars it feels very safe and comfortable.
Vail Spa concierge can help with bike and helmet rentals. Just ask!
Ask your Vail Spa concierge for rates, schedules and details!
Epic Discovery Top of Vail Mountain
Zip, fly, tour, tube your way around Vail Mountain! With Ziplines, Ropes Courses, Forest Flyer Alpine Coaster and much more, the options are endless at Epic Discovery, Vail’s ultimate playground.
Vail’s new Epic Discovery has transformed the summer experience in the mountains. Immerse your family in activities which provide big-time thrills and challenging physical activities. Epic Discovery can also guide you to explore and better understand your natural surroundings, and ultimately create lifelong memories.
Start the adventure off with a scenic gondola ride from Lionshead village up to Eagle’s Nest at the top of Vail Mountain. A kid rides free with paying adult!
Ask your Vail Spa concierge for rates, schedules and details!
Golf
Watch your drive soar 10% farther! Tee off at elevation! With stunning mountain backdrops, a wide variety of courses and an unbeatable summer climate, golf is a Vail summer activity, not to be missed.
Vail and surrounding areas offer incredible mountain courses including: Eagle-Vail Golf Club, Beaver Creek Golf Club, Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club, Eagle Ranch Golf Club, and Gypsum Creek Golf Course.
Let us assist you with golf arrangements. Ask your Vail Spa concierge for rates, schedules and details!
Rafting & Stand Up Paddle
Beginning in late April, local outfitters run the Eagle, Colorado and Arkansas Rivers, offering thrill seekers a chance to splash through the rippling rivers and big rapids. Try the Night Vision Raft Trip with Timberline Tours for something out of the ordinary!
Colorado is known for some of the best white water in the country. Guests can enjoy anything from a lazy float to a heart-pumping Class V river adventure. Most outfitters offer transportation as part of the raft trip and some even offer overnight adventures.
Our concierge is more than happy to arrange a full family outing or a single day of stand up paddle just for you!
Hiking
One of the Vail Valley’s most popular summer activities. It’s free, as easy or strenuous as you want to make it, and the views are unprecedented. Hiking trail maps, available at the Vail Spa Front Desk, will guide you along marked trails, or take a guided nature hike with a local expert – great for all ages and ability levels.
Ride the Vail or Lionshead gondola up and hike around Vail Mountain or venture outside the Vail Valley to tackle one of Colorado’s famous fourteeners. Even though the altitude can take some getting used to, the Vail Valley has trails for beginners, children, and elderly hikers.
Be sure to pile on the sunscreen, bring lots of water, and pack an extra layer for when the sun goes down.
Our concierge is more than happy to arrange a full family outing!
And So Much More
4-Eagle Ranch
From guided horseback rides, horse-drawn wagon tours, cattle round-ups, and games of horseshoes and bocce ball, 4-Eagle Ranch is fun for the whole family! You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to the Old West.
Back Country Jeep and Hummer Tours
Experience Colorado family fun in the mountains in a whole new way! Ride custom 4×4’s through beautiful meadows filled with summer wildflowers and get a glimpse of stunning alpine vistas in half-day or full-day tours.
Train Running & Mountain Bike Race Series
The Town of Vail Recreation District is well-know for organizing fun and challenging events for locals and visitors alike.
Horseback Riding
Experience the true Western flare of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado is a great place to horseback ride, especially in the summer because of our mild temperatures, sunny days, incredible landscape, and dry climate.
Fly Fishing
Here you’ll find some of the best trout fishing in the nation! Fish by yourself, learn to fish, or fish with a fully licensed and insured guide. Full day or half day, float or wade trips, even overnights are available.
Tennis
Whether you are looking for fun with the whole family or wanting to improve your swing, Vail Spa has a court ready for you! Vail has many more tennis courts and leagues available.