Rachel's Vail Guidebook
Food scene
Check out this local brewery that is just a few miles along the bike path from our place, either in Vail Village or west on Highway 6! At the Highway 6 location, Rocky Mountain Taco food truck (best taco place in town) is located there as well as a dispensary for any CBD/Cannabis needs. The Vail Village location is located in the Solaris building.
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Vail Brewing Company
141 E Meadow DrCheck out this local brewery that is just a few miles along the bike path from our place, either in Vail Village or west on Highway 6! At the Highway 6 location, Rocky Mountain Taco food truck (best taco place in town) is located there as well as a dispensary for any CBD/Cannabis needs. The Vail Village location is located in the Solaris building.
This is our favorite local Thai restaurant. Located in Minturn, it’s almost always busy to plan ahead!
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Thai Kitchen
141 Main StThis is our favorite local Thai restaurant. Located in Minturn, it’s almost always busy to plan ahead!
Great spot in Vail Village if you are looking for something more upscale, but not too pretentious. Don’t forget to make a reservation!
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Mountain Standard
193 Gore Creek DrGreat spot in Vail Village if you are looking for something more upscale, but not too pretentious. Don’t forget to make a reservation!
Best spot in Vail Village for small bites and a cocktail and/or wine. Great atmosphere and friendly staff!
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Root & Flower
288 Bridge StBest spot in Vail Village for small bites and a cocktail and/or wine. Great atmosphere and friendly staff!
Great spot to hit up right after a long ski day if you are looking for cheap food that is also delicious!
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Moe's Original BBQ
616 W Lionshead CirGreat spot to hit up right after a long ski day if you are looking for cheap food that is also delicious!
Perfect spot for breakfast and/or brunch. You will likely have to call to put your name on the list ahead of time since it’s always busy and they don’t take reservations- so plan ahead!
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The Little Diner
616 W Lionshead CirPerfect spot for breakfast and/or brunch. You will likely have to call to put your name on the list ahead of time since it’s always busy and they don’t take reservations- so plan ahead!
Best tacos in the Vail Valley! They also have a food truck located at Vail Brewing Company in Eagle-Vail
Rocky Mountain Taco
291 Main StBest tacos in the Vail Valley! They also have a food truck located at Vail Brewing Company in Eagle-Vail
New spot that is great for both dinner or just cocktails. Located close to the Vail Transportation Center in Vail Village.
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Slope Room | Gravity Haus Vail (Now Open)
352 E Meadow DrNew spot that is great for both dinner or just cocktails. Located close to the Vail Transportation Center in Vail Village.
Alpine Pizza Company
555 East Lionshead CircleA less well-known spot, but considered some of the best pizza in Vail!
Amazing bakery/coffee/lunch spot in Edwards (located 15 minute west of Vail)
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Hovey & Harrison
56 Edwards Village BlvdAmazing bakery/coffee/lunch spot in Edwards (located 15 minute west of Vail)
Located in West Vail Mall- great sushi spot if you are looking for something on the cheaper side, but still delicious!
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Joy Sushi
2161 N Frontage Rd WLocated in West Vail Mall- great sushi spot if you are looking for something on the cheaper side, but still delicious!
Local Scenes
Check out this small, charming mountain town just miles away from West Vail.
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Minturn
Check out this small, charming mountain town just miles away from West Vail.
Edwards is located about 15 minutes away from West Vail, but has a lot of great restaurants, bars and a movie theater that caters to more of the local scene.
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Edwards
Edwards is located about 15 minutes away from West Vail, but has a lot of great restaurants, bars and a movie theater that caters to more of the local scene.
Located just 10 minutes west of West Vail in Avon, Colorado, Beaver Creek is another great destination for skiing or to check out another ski village!
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Beaver Creek
Located just 10 minutes west of West Vail in Avon, Colorado, Beaver Creek is another great destination for skiing or to check out another ski village!
Favorite Local Hikes
Great spot close to our place for biking, hiking or ski-touring in the winter. Especially if you are looking for a more mellow uphill while you adjust to the altitude!
Meadow Mountain
Meadow MountainGreat spot close to our place for biking, hiking or ski-touring in the winter. Especially if you are looking for a more mellow uphill while you adjust to the altitude!
Beautiful hike starting from East Vail that take you to a lake. Great for an overnight backpacking trip or just a day trip. Steep, 6 mile hike so get ready for a workout!
Pitkin Lake
Beautiful hike starting from East Vail that take you to a lake. Great for an overnight backpacking trip or just a day trip. Steep, 6 mile hike so get ready for a workout!
One of the few hikes you can do that will get you to an alpine lake in less than 3 miles. Great day-hike!
Whitney Lake
One of the few hikes you can do that will get you to an alpine lake in less than 3 miles. Great day-hike!
There are tons of places to hike/bike on Vail Mountain if you want to end your day in the village! Some of the best include Berry Picker trail.
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Vail Mountain
There are tons of places to hike/bike on Vail Mountain if you want to end your day in the village! Some of the best include Berry Picker trail.
East Vail Falls
3900-3916 Lupine DrThings to Do/Nightlife
Great spot for live music in Vail! Check out https://grfavail.com/amp-summer-concerts/ for their summer concert series!
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Gerald Ford Amphitheater
530 S Frontage Rd EGreat spot for live music in Vail! Check out https://grfavail.com/amp-summer-concerts/ for their summer concert series!
Only place in the area to see a movie! They also serve drinks, soft serve and food if you want to add dinner or snacks!
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Riverwalk Theater
34253 US-6Only place in the area to see a movie! They also serve drinks, soft serve and food if you want to add dinner or snacks!
This is a spot if you are looking for a night-out in Vail. There is almost always live music and fun dancing.
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Bridge Street Bar
304 Bridge StThis is a spot if you are looking for a night-out in Vail. There is almost always live music and fun dancing.
Another fun bar with live music! Expect there to be a cover charge.
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Shakedown Bar
304 Bridge StAnother fun bar with live music! Expect there to be a cover charge.
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Free Vail Bus
The easiest, and cheapest way to get into Vail Village without having to worry about parking or a sober ride home, is to take the free Vail Bus. It picks up right outside our place and is about a 20 minute ride into the village from the Intermountain stop. Check out https://www.vailgov.com/government/departments/transportation-services/bus-information for the most up-to-date schedules.