Something for everyone
Sunny Days & Mountain Adventures Await: Summer Fun in Vail
Summer in Vail is nothing short of spectacular. With daytime temperatures in the 70s and 80s, cool starry nights, and dry mountain air, it’s the perfect setting for unforgettable Vail summer activities. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a full Colorado summer vacation, Vail offers endless ways to enjoy the outdoors.
From whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain and road biking, and fly fishing to horseback riding, golfing, zip-line tours, and scenic Jeep excursions, there's something for every adventurer. Prefer to relax? Soak up the sunshine and crisp mountain air while enjoying the peaceful alpine scenery.
Vail Mountain in summer transforms into an outdoor playground. Former ski trails become scenic hiking and mountain biking routes, while Eagle’s Nest turns into a lively mountaintop deck with stunning views. Adventure Ridge offers family fun in Vail with an alpine slide, zip lines, summer tubing, ropes courses, and more. Meanwhile, Vail Village comes alive with cultural events, live music, and open-air festivals.
There’s truly something for everyone during Vail’s summer season. Contact our Vacation Planners today to learn more about the best things to do in Vail in summer, and don’t forget to check the Vail event calendar for current happenings!
Connect with our Concierge to book your Vail Activities
Mountain Biking & Cycling
If you love cycling, mountain biking in Vail is a must-do summer adventure. Take your bike up the gondola and cruise down the scenic singletrack and wide dirt roads of Vail Mountain, or explore the vast network of trails throughout the Vail Valley for all skill levels.
Looking for a different kind of ride? Test your legs on the iconic Vail Pass bike ride—or take the more relaxed route by having a local shop shuttle you to the top, then enjoy a scenic and safe descent into town on a car-free bike path. It's a popular and family-friendly way to soak in the mountain views.
Need gear? The Vail Spa concierge is happy to assist with bike and helmet rentals, trail suggestions, and route recommendations to make the most of your biking adventure in Vail.
Ask your Vail Spa concierge for current rates, trail maps, and availability!
Epic Discovery Top of Vail Mountain
Looking for unforgettable family fun in Vail? Head to Epic Discovery, Vail Mountain’s ultimate summer adventure park. Located at the top of Eagle’s Nest, Epic Discovery offers a variety of thrilling Vail summer activities—including zip lines, ropes courses, the Forest Flyer alpine coaster, summer tubing, and more.
This one-of-a-kind mountaintop experience transforms Vail into a playground for all ages. From adrenaline-pumping rides to nature-based exploration, Epic Discovery Vail encourages families to connect with the outdoors and create lasting memories. Whether you're flying through the trees or testing your skills on a ropes course, there’s something for every level of adventurer.
Kick off your day with a scenic gondola ride from Lionshead Village—and don’t forget, a child rides free with every paying adult! It’s one of the top things to do in Vail with kids during the summer season.
Ask your Vail Spa concierge for current rates, hours, and activity recommendations.
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 and Pickleball
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.