Rick’s guidebook
Entertainment
Great venue with concerts, ballet . . . something going on most nights in the summer.
35 locals recommend
Gerald Ford Amphitheater
530 S Frontage Rd EGreat venue with concerts, ballet . . . something going on most nights in the summer.
Food scene
Every Sunday in the Summer. Great food, crafts, art, music . . . lots of fun
7 locals recommend
Vail Farmers' Market
East Meadow DriveEvery Sunday in the Summer. Great food, crafts, art, music . . . lots of fun
Cute mountain town a few miles west of Vail. The Saloon is a local fav for Mexican food
19 locals recommend
Minturn
Cute mountain town a few miles west of Vail. The Saloon is a local fav for Mexican food
La Nonna Ristorante Vail
100 E Meadow DrGreat, authentic Italian food
This is our "go-to" for moderate price food in a great atmosphere. Usually a wait but they get you in quickly.
17 locals recommend
Bully Ranch Restaurant
20 Vail RdThis is our "go-to" for moderate price food in a great atmosphere. Usually a wait but they get you in quickly.
At the Four Seasons. Indoor scene and outdoor fire pits a must for Apres ski
15 locals recommend
The Remedy Bar
1 Vail RdAt the Four Seasons. Indoor scene and outdoor fire pits a must for Apres ski
Authentic Austrian/German cuisine. One of the first restaurants in Vail and still going strong. Get a table outside in the sun for Apres ski. I love the wiener schnitzel . . . get it for lunch and bring home the leftovers
33 locals recommend
Pepi's Bar & Restaurant
231 Gore Creek DrAuthentic Austrian/German cuisine. One of the first restaurants in Vail and still going strong. Get a table outside in the sun for Apres ski. I love the wiener schnitzel . . . get it for lunch and bring home the leftovers
La Bottega
100 E Meadow DrGreat Italian food, good bar scene. A little less formal than La Nonna
Our go to for thin crust pizza. We love the white pizza. Pazzo's great too.
62 locals recommend
Vendetta's Restaurant
291 Bridge StOur go to for thin crust pizza. We love the white pizza. Pazzo's great too.
Garfinkel's
536 E Lionshead CirA Vail classic in Lionshead. Large outdoor deck
Tavern On The Square
675 Lionshead PlSlope-side dining and bar
We like wine but, my oenophile friends swear by this great little spot in Vail Village. Cocktails, craft beer and small plates too
22 locals recommend
Root & Flower
288 Bridge StWe like wine but, my oenophile friends swear by this great little spot in Vail Village. Cocktails, craft beer and small plates too
Another classic in Vail Village. Lots of outdoor acres ski seating. Entertainment. Inexpensive eats and drink . . . for Vail
149 locals recommend
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdAnother classic in Vail Village. Lots of outdoor acres ski seating. Entertainment. Inexpensive eats and drink . . . for Vail
The reigning champ of fine dining in the Vail Valley. One of the best wine lists in the state. Reserve well in advance and don't forget it's "sister" restaurant, Mountain Standard.
85 locals recommend
Sweet Basil
193 Gore Creek DrThe reigning champ of fine dining in the Vail Valley. One of the best wine lists in the state. Reserve well in advance and don't forget it's "sister" restaurant, Mountain Standard.
By the same folks who own Sweet Basil, this is a more rustic feel with a larger bar scene as well. Wine list matches that of its sister property.
81 locals recommend
Mountain Standard
193 Gore Creek DrBy the same folks who own Sweet Basil, this is a more rustic feel with a larger bar scene as well. Wine list matches that of its sister property.
Sightseeing
Great views and lots of activities winter and summer at the top of Vail Mountain.
13 locals recommend
Vail Adventure Ridge
Great views and lots of activities winter and summer at the top of Vail Mountain.
Great spot for Cross Country skiing, dedicated walking/hiking and snow shoeing trails. Rentals available for all activities. Restaurant open for Lunch 11 AM - 3 PM starting December 18, 2020
14 locals recommend
Vail Nordic Center
1775 Sunburst DrGreat spot for Cross Country skiing, dedicated walking/hiking and snow shoeing trails. Rentals available for all activities. Restaurant open for Lunch 11 AM - 3 PM starting December 18, 2020