Vail is a great luxury in the summertime. I'm from Kansas where the humidity combined with the heat wears me out. Vail's weather is a much-needed relief. It nearly never gets about 80 degrees and when it rains, it clears up within a half an hour. Where I live, it will rain endlessly for days.
Another great aspect of Vail is the expense, or lack of. Although you won't be hitting the slopes, you'll certainly enjoy the majestic beauty and clean air. Prices for hotels drop significantly and you don't have to worry about bumping elbows with hundreds of other fellow tourists. Vail clears out, but doesn't completely shut down. This makes it the best time to visit.
We rode the Gondala
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Another great aspect of Vail is the expense, or lack of. Although you won't be hitting the slopes, you'll certainly enjoy the majestic beauty and clean air. Prices for hotels drop significantly and you don't have to worry about bumping elbows with hundreds of other fellow tourists. Vail clears out, but doesn't completely shut down. This makes it the best time to visit.
We rode the Gondala up the mountain and saw an awesome view. Others might want to bike or hike down.
Take a walk along the Colorado River through Vail village and enjoy nature at its most beautiful.
So many places to shop, so little time. Vail has not only the high-class boutiques, but many one-of-a-kind stores that will blow your budget.
The ski museum is a small building where you can learn interesting facts about the sport as well as its history.
Quick Tips:
Bring jeans or long pants and a sweater/sweatshirt too. It still stays fairly cold in summer.Best Way To Get Around:
You'll need a car to get here, but you won't need one when you arrive. The village is small and quaint. You won't get lost. Read Less