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Local & General Info
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Location:
- Located in the heart of Beaver Creek??, a self-contained village
- Mountain resort nestled at the base of the 11,000-foot peaks of the Gore Range Mountains
- 10 miles from Vail
- 2 hours from Denver, via Interstate 70
- 20 miles from Eagle County Airport
- 127 miles from Denver International Airport
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Areas Served:
Beaver Creek, Avon, Vail
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Adventures in Rafting:
One of the best ways to stay summertime cool is rafting. Several outfitters offer trips on local waters as well as rivers in other parts of the state. 1000 Lions Ridge Loop; (303) 476-7645.
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Colorado Ski Museum:
Offering an overview of the history of skiing especially in Colorado, this small museum has excellent exhibits, including historical photos and examples of century-old equipment. Check out skis used by early Colorado miners in the 1880s, early "beartrap" bindings, the first buckle boots and metal-edged skis. Vail village at the corner of Vail Road and East Meadow Drive; (303) 476-1876.
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John Dobson Ice Arena:
Skiing is not the only winter activity for Vail Valley visitors! The skating arena is open daily. 321 Loinshead Circle; (303) 479-2270.
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Hiking:
A short, but still visually rewarding two-mile hike to Booth Falls, a 60-foot waterfall that's the highlight of a series of cascades on Booth Creek. From Vail Village, go east, crossing over to the frontage road on the north side of Interstate 70, and continue to Booth Falls. At the other end of the spectrum is the demanding climb to the top of Mount of the Holy Cross -- about 12 miles roundtrip. At just over 14,000-feet, the peak offers wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Holy Cross Ranger District Office, 401 Main Street, Minturn; (303) 827-5715.
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Pedal Power:
Vail is ideally suited to cycling, with excellent paved bike paths and hundreds of miles of backcountry trails for mountain bikers. Also, many ski shops rent out bikes instead of skis in the summer. 555 East Lionshead Circle; (303) 476-6633.
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Piney River Ranch:
View the backcountry without taxing the ol' ticker -- on horseback. Local outfitters offer a variety of rides -- from easy one-hour trips to more demanding, multi-day adventures. (303) 476-3941.
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Spraddle Creek Ranch:
Snowmobile tours and rentals. (303) 476-6941.
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Vail Associates:
Those yearning for a thrill might want to take a ride on the 3,200-foot-long bobsled course. The four-person sleds reach speeds of 40 mph; helmets and instructions provided. Liability releases for riders 18 and younger are required and riders must be at least four-feet tall. (303) 949-5750.
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Vail Nature Center:
Popular nordic center offering low-key touring on an eight-mile track snaking along Gore Creek. Features natural-history exhibits and equipment rental. Take Vail Valley Drive (Frontage Road) east from Vail Village; (303) 479-2261.
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Area Map
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