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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