Local Information

A stroll through Vail or LionsHead reveals exquisite shopping and scores of fine restaurants in a quaint mountain setting. The Vail Valley plays host to world-renowned entertainment, sporting events and is home to a wide array of activities. At an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,484 meters) the climate is mild in summer, averaging highs in the 80’s during peak days (26 c) with exhilarating cool night time temperatures (bring a sweater on your evening walk!) and boasts some of the finest snow conditions on the planet during winter with average annual snowfall at 350 inches (889 centimeters).

Hop on a bike, take a hike or step onto the free in-town shuttle to partake of the myriad of activities in Vail:
  • Golf
  • Fly fishing
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Tennis
  • Boutique shopping
  • Gourmet dining
  • Sightseeing
  • Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre
  • Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
  • Colorado Ski Museum
  • BRAVO! Colorado Music Festival
  • Vail Jazz Festival
  • Vail International Dance Festival
  • Farmer’s Market
  • Vail Nature Center
  • Free concerts & street entertainment
  • River rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Horseback Riding
  • Jeep tours
  • Gondola rides
  • Snowmobiling
  • Cross country skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Skiing & snowboarding
  • Ice skating

When looking for Vail hotel deals, inviting and affordable Vail lodging be sure to check out the SPECIAL OFFERS at Evergreen Lodge where you are sure to find the best rate of any Vail lodge within walking distance to lifts.  Evergreen Lodge remains a great choice for exceptional value in Vail hotels.