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Vail is the gold standard of Colorado mountain resort towns — world-class everything from dining to nightlife to golf. The courses in the Eagle Valley are immaculate, the Bavarian-village pedestrian core is walkable and packed with bars, and the lodging options for groups are elite. Not cheap, but worth every penny.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Vail — curated for groups.
5 coursesSummer, Fall EGE (35 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-20
$1000-$3500/night
West Vail / Intermountain area
hot tub mountain views full kitchen game room multiple living areas shuttle access
lodge Sleeps 10-16
$800-$2800/night
Vail Village / Lionshead
hot tub full kitchen mountain views fire pit grill ski storage
Dining
Mountain Standard $$ farm-to-table Lively Vail Village spot with craft cocktails, creative small plates, and a buzzy patio scene
Sweet Basil $$$$ upscale Vail's most acclaimed restaurant since 1977; inventive American cuisine with a legendary wine list
Elway's Vail $$$$ steakhouse John Elway's steakhouse in Vail Village; prime aged beef, big group energy, and Colorado legend status
Vendetta's Italian Restaurant $$ italian Old-school Italian in Bridge Street; big portions, reasonable prices by Vail standards, and great for groups
Nightlife
The George patio Massive outdoor patio in Lionshead with fire pits, cocktails, and a see-and-be-seen crowd
Shakedown Bar Late Night dive The late-night move in Vail Village; cheap-ish drinks by Vail standards and packed until 2am
Garfinkel's Late Night sports bar Classic Vail sports bar with big screens, pub food, and a raucous atmosphere on event nights
The Red Lion Late Night patio Iconic Vail après spot since the 1960s; live music on the outdoor stage and legendary energy
Activities Zip Line Adventure Tour zipline 2-3 hours $75-$130/pp
Soar over the Eagle River Valley with views of the Gore Range; multiple lines and a suspension bridge
Vail Mountain Bike Park mountain biking half day $40-$80/pp
Lift-served mountain biking at Vail Resort; trails for all levels and bike rentals at the base
Eagle River Fly Fishing fishing half day $175-$300/pp
Gold Medal water with excellent trout fishing; guided wade and float trips available
Vail Brewery Tour brewery 2-3 hours $15-$40/pp
Hit Vail Brewing Co., The Vail Ale House, and more; all walkable in the village
