Vail Never Fails

There are a million reasons to love Vail all year long but I

do believe Fall is my absolute favorite time to go. 

Mother nature starts to put on a spectacular show

that really is a feast for the eyes.

The summer crowds are gone, there is a cool

crispness in the air and prices on lodging and 

even in some restaurants are lower.

 More than 100 boutiques, galleries, restaurants

and nightspots are right within walking distance.

The best way to explore Vail is on bike.

With the spectacular scenery, perfect temperatures 

and fewer crowds, it's the perfect time to get out

on one of over a dozen golf courses in Vail Valley.

I think I will just let Mother Nature do the talking for

me in the next few photos....

Of course, this time of the year, Mother Nature can

bring along her own surprises...

It's like the changing of the guard as you watch

the snow start to replace the beautiful Fall foliage... 

Can ski season be that far away??

Soon this entire valley will be blanketed in snow.

Time to start waxing up those skis!

Eating in Vail is as much fun as being there with a

large variety of cuisine.  Here are just a few

of my favorites:

Terra Bistro

a landmark Vail restaurant 

The Tyrolean

Wild game and other alpine items abound

The Red Lion

historic landmark and one of Vail's

original and most popular meeting 

and eating/drinking spots 

Centre V

French brasserie with a spacious

slopeside patio

Larkspur

contemporary cuisine located at 

the base of Vail Mountain

Sweet Basil

inventive American cuisine that

has been a hot spot for years

Kelly Liken

sources local ingredients and meats such as

 Colorado beef and rack of lamb

Campo de Fiori

authentic Italian cuisine

La Tour

 contemporary French sourced

from seasonal and regional products

for over 20 years 

Game Creek

nestled at the top of the Game Creek Bowl and 

only accessible by gondola (or Snowcat-driven

sleigh in the winter) serves Colorado regional

American cuisine

Blue Moose

lively eatery located in the heart of 

Lionshead serving signature New York 

style pizza, subs and salads

Some of my favorite places to stay:

The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort

location, ambience and impeccable staff

has made this hotel popular since Vail

opened in 1962

Game Creek Chalet

unforgettable stay in a European chalet

located at the top of Game Creek Bowl

with a four bedrooms and four baths

Sitzmark Lodge 

family-owned lodge since 1969

in the center of Vail Village by Gore Creek

is a great value for its location

Sonnenalp Hotel

Bavarian-style lodge with 90 guest rooms 

mostly suite-style with ambience that

makes you feel like you are in the Alps

The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort

36 guest rooms with 50 condominium rooms

located in the heart of Lionshead

 Four Seasons Resort and Residences

just inside the main entrance to Vail Valley

a contemporary European-style luxury hotel and 

condominiums

Vail Mountain Lodge

27 rooms and condominiums alongside

Gore Creek

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