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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Booth Falls Trail
Colorado Snowsports Museum
Deluge Lake Trail
Shrine Ridge Trail
Upper Piney Lake Trail
Vail Adventure Ridge
Vail Nature Center
Vail Ski Resort
Vail Stables
Gerald Ford Amphitheatre
Yeti’s Grind
Vail Brewing Company
AVA Rafting & Zipline
Vail Film Festival
Minturn Anglers Fly Fishing
Alpenrose
Montauk Seafood Grill
- Q: What is Vail, Colorado primarily known for?
- A: Vail, Colorado, is primarily known as a winter ski destination with an annual average snowfall of 360 inches.
- Q: Is Vail, Colorado, only a winter destination?
- A: No, Vail is a year-round outdoor recreation destination for those in the know.
- Q: What activities can visitors enjoy during winter in Vail?
- A: During winter, visitors can take advantage of this ski and snowboard hot spot on Vail Mountain and its idyllic Bavarian-style mountain village.
- Q: What activities are available in Vail during the rest of the year?
- A: During the rest of the year, Vail is a getaway for the whole family with river rafting, zip lining, spelunking, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
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