Vail Valley Fun Times Guidebook
Local Spot to Watch a Game
Great place to grab a beer and watch a game. Breakfast is good or typical bar food later in the day. Bob's Place is walking distance from the condo.
46 molta ag muintir na háite
Bobs Place
100 W Beaver Creek BlvdGreat place to grab a beer and watch a game. Breakfast is good or typical bar food later in the day. Bob's Place is walking distance from the condo.
Food scene
Delicious food and lively atmosphere. They also have an excellent charcuterie selection for take out.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Drunken Goat
56 Edwards Village BoulevardDelicious food and lively atmosphere. They also have an excellent charcuterie selection for take out.
Not bad, but not anything to write home about. Basic Italian with a fun atmosphere. This is near Walmart and away from the central part of Avon.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Sauce on the Creek
101 Fawcett RdNot bad, but not anything to write home about. Basic Italian with a fun atmosphere. This is near Walmart and away from the central part of Avon.
Simple and tasty. Rocky's always gets awards as a favorite local place for tacos. They have a food truck near the Westin and also outside of Vail Brewing Company in Avon.
Rocky Mountain Taco
80 Benchmark RdSimple and tasty. Rocky's always gets awards as a favorite local place for tacos. They have a food truck near the Westin and also outside of Vail Brewing Company in Avon.
Truly authentic tacos. The place is a dive, the food is excellent and service is friendly. Lines form daily during lunch and dinner. They close around 7 pm. Best spot in town to catch Mexican soap operas on the TV. Very inexpensive for the Vail Valley.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Taqueria No SE Hagan Bolas
104 Beaver Creek PlTruly authentic tacos. The place is a dive, the food is excellent and service is friendly. Lines form daily during lunch and dinner. They close around 7 pm. Best spot in town to catch Mexican soap operas on the TV. Very inexpensive for the Vail Valley.
One of our favorite sit-down restaurants in Vail. It's the favorite of many locals, so reservations are recommended.
85 molta ag muintir na háite
Sweet Basil
193 Gore Creek DrOne of our favorite sit-down restaurants in Vail. It's the favorite of many locals, so reservations are recommended.
Fine food prepared over an open flame. This is one of the top restaurants in the Valley. The atmosphere is laid back. The food and service is impeccable. Reservations highly recommended.
81 molta ag muintir na háite
Mountain Standard
193 Gore Creek DrFine food prepared over an open flame. This is one of the top restaurants in the Valley. The atmosphere is laid back. The food and service is impeccable. Reservations highly recommended.
Good pizza in Vail by the pie or slice. This is not thin-crust pizza.
62 molta ag muintir na háite
Vendetta's Restaurant
291 Bridge StGood pizza in Vail by the pie or slice. This is not thin-crust pizza.
Fine German food and pastries. Reservations recommended. Nice atmosphere and service. Fun for apres ski.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Almresi Vail
298 Hanson Ranch RdFine German food and pastries. Reservations recommended. Nice atmosphere and service. Fun for apres ski.
Quaint place for the perfect eggs. The Pfannekuechen takes 20 minutes, but it's worth the wait. Make a reservation to avoid a wait that can be upwards of 2 hours. This place is great and very popular. It's tricky to find, but locals can guide you.
28 molta ag muintir na háite
The Little Diner
616 W Lionshead CirQuaint place for the perfect eggs. The Pfannekuechen takes 20 minutes, but it's worth the wait. Make a reservation to avoid a wait that can be upwards of 2 hours. This place is great and very popular. It's tricky to find, but locals can guide you.
Vin 48 was voted one of the top 10 wine bars in the country by the WSJ. Happy hour starts at 5 pm with incredible deals on small plates and wine. The bar area fills by 5:05 for happy hour, so get there before 5 pm for a seat. If you miss happy hour, a full restaurant is attached. If the mussels ever were taken off the menu, that would be a story in the Vail Daily. Order mussels if you like them. Salads are always fresh, fries are hot with a hint of truffle...it's a great place in walking distance of the condo.
75 molta ag muintir na háite
Vin48
48 E Beaver Creek BlvdVin 48 was voted one of the top 10 wine bars in the country by the WSJ. Happy hour starts at 5 pm with incredible deals on small plates and wine. The bar area fills by 5:05 for happy hour, so get there before 5 pm for a seat. If you miss happy hour, a full restaurant is attached. If the mussels ever were taken off the menu, that would be a story in the Vail Daily. Order mussels if you like them. Salads are always fresh, fries are hot with a hint of truffle...it's a great place in walking distance of the condo.
Excellent sushi walking distance from the condo. Hibachi is also fun. Reservations recommended. I was dubious about sushi in the mountains, but they do a good job. Service is great.
29 molta ag muintir na háite
Nozawa Sushi & Teppanyaki
240 Chapel PlExcellent sushi walking distance from the condo. Hibachi is also fun. Reservations recommended. I was dubious about sushi in the mountains, but they do a good job. Service is great.
Great Pizza in Vail and Avon. Pazzo's is walking distance from the condo in Avon. This place is VERY popular, so order far ahead of time for pizza to go or for a ressie.
19 molta ag muintir na háite
Pazzo's Pizzeria
122 E Meadow DrGreat Pizza in Vail and Avon. Pazzo's is walking distance from the condo in Avon. This place is VERY popular, so order far ahead of time for pizza to go or for a ressie.
The food is great, but do yourself a favor and order it way ahead of time and take it to go. They are very nice, but I've gone there many times and they have the slowest service of any restaurant I've been to. (See my other recommendation for pho if you want to dine in the restaurant.)
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Pho 20
47 E Beaver Creek BlvdThe food is great, but do yourself a favor and order it way ahead of time and take it to go. They are very nice, but I've gone there many times and they have the slowest service of any restaurant I've been to. (See my other recommendation for pho if you want to dine in the restaurant.)
Great pho and dumplings, nice service. They are off the beaten path near Walmart and Home Depot.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Pho Bay Vietnamese Noodle Soup, Bar & Grill
101 Fawcett RoadGreat pho and dumplings, nice service. They are off the beaten path near Walmart and Home Depot.
Sabor Mazatlan
Fresh and delicious Mexican food. They are walking distance from the condo.
Northside is known for a few things:
* beautiful home-made doughnuts (A line forms almost daily for doughnuts.)
* Yummy breakfast
* To-go meals for 6 people cost around $37. They have several options in a case such as enchiladas, chicken parmesan, etc. Some meals come with a salad and bread.
* large wine selection
* The owner, Jim, is always there to make sure things run smoothly.
* Delicious salads, burgers and sandwiches for lunch. The cobb salad should just come with a to-go box as it's enormous.
* The restaurant transforms at night into a white tablecloth restaurant with fine dining. Reservations recommended. They have nightly specials and it's a popular spot for locals to dine.
62 molta ag muintir na háite
Northside Kitchen
20 Nottingham RdNorthside is known for a few things:
* beautiful home-made doughnuts (A line forms almost daily for doughnuts.)
* Yummy breakfast
* To-go meals for 6 people cost around $37. They have several options in a case such as enchiladas, chicken parmesan, etc. Some meals come with a salad and bread.
* large wine selection
* The owner, Jim, is always there to make sure things run smoothly.
* Delicious salads, burgers and sandwiches for lunch. The cobb salad should just come with a to-go box as it's enormous.
* The restaurant transforms at night into a white tablecloth restaurant with fine dining. Reservations recommended. They have nightly specials and it's a popular spot for locals to dine.
I have not been to Frattoria yet, but the place is getting rave reviews. The owner started many popular places in the Vail Valley. I did book a reservation to check it out and had to make it far in advance. It sounds like a place for a date night.
Fattoria
48 East Beaver Creek BoulevardI have not been to Frattoria yet, but the place is getting rave reviews. The owner started many popular places in the Vail Valley. I did book a reservation to check it out and had to make it far in advance. It sounds like a place for a date night.
Coffee, tea, smoothies, gelato...yum!
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Kiwi International Delight And Coffee
142 Beaver Creek PlCoffee, tea, smoothies, gelato...yum!
Local favorite...total dive...absolutely authentic. They close around 7 pm. There are lines at peak lunch hour. Great place to catch up on Mexican soap operas.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Taqueria No SE Hagan Bolas
104 Beaver Creek PlLocal favorite...total dive...absolutely authentic. They close around 7 pm. There are lines at peak lunch hour. Great place to catch up on Mexican soap operas.
Great food and beer! Over-the-top amazing salads and sandwiches.
24 molta ag muintir na háite
Craftsman
0105 Edwards Village BlvdGreat food and beer! Over-the-top amazing salads and sandwiches.
La Nonna Ristorante Vail
100 E Meadow DrPopular spot. Ressie recommended.
La Tour Restaurant
122 E Meadow DrMake a ressie!
Great burgers, salads, American food....great for one person to sit at the bar and watch a game or for groups and families. The patio is splendid.
21 molta ag muintir na háite
Southside Benderz
182 Avon RdGreat burgers, salads, American food....great for one person to sit at the bar and watch a game or for groups and families. The patio is splendid.
Splendido At The Chateau
17 Chateau LnVery nice. Reservation needed.
This is a new restaurant in The Westin which is walking distance from our condo. I have not eaten there yet, but have eaten at other restaurants owned by the chef, Richard Sandoval. I hear great things and trust that it is probably great.
Stoke & Rye
This is a new restaurant in The Westin which is walking distance from our condo. I have not eaten there yet, but have eaten at other restaurants owned by the chef, Richard Sandoval. I hear great things and trust that it is probably great.
Bakery/Deli
Stellar bakery for goodies, bread and sandwiches. Lots of take-out options and drink mixes. Lines can be long, so avoid peak meal times.
31 molta ag muintir na háite
Hovey & Harrison
56 Edwards Village BlvdStellar bakery for goodies, bread and sandwiches. Lots of take-out options and drink mixes. Lines can be long, so avoid peak meal times.
Avon Deli bakes bread for many high-end restaurants in the Valley. You can't go wrong with their pastries, sandwiches or desserts. Egg sandwiches are a favorite for breakfast. There is not much room to sit down, so this place is best for take-out. It is next door to Starbucks in Avon. Lines form during peak hours, so plan accordingly.
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Avon Bakery & Deli
25 Hurd LnAvon Deli bakes bread for many high-end restaurants in the Valley. You can't go wrong with their pastries, sandwiches or desserts. Egg sandwiches are a favorite for breakfast. There is not much room to sit down, so this place is best for take-out. It is next door to Starbucks in Avon. Lines form during peak hours, so plan accordingly.
Elegant German pastries and cakes. Quaint spot to sit down for quiche, soup, sandwich or salad. Simple spot with great service and food.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Columbine Cafe & Bakery
51 Beaver Creek PlElegant German pastries and cakes. Quaint spot to sit down for quiche, soup, sandwich or salad. Simple spot with great service and food.
Apres Ski
Fun place for live music apres ski. They also serve dinner in their restaurant.
33 molta ag muintir na háite
Pepi's Bar & Restaurant
231 Gore Creek DrFun place for live music apres ski. They also serve dinner in their restaurant.
Boutique distillery offers incredible assortment of whisky and other liquor. Come for live music apres ski or grab a bottle of whiskey to bring home.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company
227 Bridge StBoutique distillery offers incredible assortment of whisky and other liquor. Come for live music apres ski or grab a bottle of whiskey to bring home.
Vin 48 was voted one of the top 10 wine bars in the country by the WSJ. Happy hour starts at 5 pm with incredible deals on small plates and wine. The bar area fills by 5:05 for happy hour, so get there before 5 pm for a seat. If you miss happy hour, a full restaurant is attached. If the mussels ever were taken off the menu, that would be a story in the Vail Daily. Order mussels if you like them. Salads are always fresh, fries are hot with a hint of truffle...it's a great place in walking distance of the condo.
75 molta ag muintir na háite
Vin48
48 E Beaver Creek BlvdVin 48 was voted one of the top 10 wine bars in the country by the WSJ. Happy hour starts at 5 pm with incredible deals on small plates and wine. The bar area fills by 5:05 for happy hour, so get there before 5 pm for a seat. If you miss happy hour, a full restaurant is attached. If the mussels ever were taken off the menu, that would be a story in the Vail Daily. Order mussels if you like them. Salads are always fresh, fries are hot with a hint of truffle...it's a great place in walking distance of the condo.
I've never been to Agave, but I know that people go there for happy hour and they sometimes have live music.
51 molta ag muintir na háite
Agave
1060 W Beaver Creek BlvdI've never been to Agave, but I know that people go there for happy hour and they sometimes have live music.
Grab a cocktail, soak up the sun and listen to music on the patio for apres ski. The Ritz has excellent dining options including Wolfgang Puck's restaurant. There is a green run directly behind The Ritz called Leave the Beave that takes you to The Westin in Avon. Sometimes the Beaver Creek shuttle is at The Westin after 2:30 pm Thursday through Monday.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bachelor Gulch
0130 Daybreak Ridge RdGrab a cocktail, soak up the sun and listen to music on the patio for apres ski. The Ritz has excellent dining options including Wolfgang Puck's restaurant. There is a green run directly behind The Ritz called Leave the Beave that takes you to The Westin in Avon. Sometimes the Beaver Creek shuttle is at The Westin after 2:30 pm Thursday through Monday.
There is often live music in the lobby.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley
126 Riverfront LnThere is often live music in the lobby.
Apres Ski/Live Music
The best live music in the valley. The place starts hopping around 9:30 pm. Proof of vaccination required to enter. Their usually is a small cover charge.
39 molta ag muintir na háite
Shakedown Bar
304 Bridge StThe best live music in the valley. The place starts hopping around 9:30 pm. Proof of vaccination required to enter. Their usually is a small cover charge.
Live Music at 4 pm with local legend Phil Long. Reservations highly recommended. Excellent steak and seafood menu. The Chophouse is located at the base of of Lionshead.
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Vail Chophouse
675 Lionshead PlLive Music at 4 pm with local legend Phil Long. Reservations highly recommended. Excellent steak and seafood menu. The Chophouse is located at the base of of Lionshead.
The Red Lion is famous for good times and great music apres ski.
57 molta ag muintir na háite
Red Lion
304 Bridge StThe Red Lion is famous for good times and great music apres ski.
Great deals on food for happy hour. Sometimes they have live music.
22 molta ag muintir na háite
The George Restaurant & Pub
292 East Meadow DriveGreat deals on food for happy hour. Sometimes they have live music.
The Remedy Bar is inside the Four Seasons hotel in Vail. Sometimes they have live music. They always have beautiful cocktails and a nice vibe.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
The Remedy Bar
1 Vail RdThe Remedy Bar is inside the Four Seasons hotel in Vail. Sometimes they have live music. They always have beautiful cocktails and a nice vibe.
Fun Daytrips near Avon
Listed in the book "100 Places to go Before You Die." Make reservations and enjoy. An older swimsuit is recommended since the minerals can be harsh on fabrics.
148 molta ag muintir na háite
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StListed in the book "100 Places to go Before You Die." Make reservations and enjoy. An older swimsuit is recommended since the minerals can be harsh on fabrics.
Family friendly. Compare with Iron Mountain Hot Springs as the vibe is different in each place.
192 molta ag muintir na háite
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River StFamily friendly. Compare with Iron Mountain Hot Springs as the vibe is different in each place.
Local Place to Kill Time
An amazing library is kiddie-corner across the street from our condo. The basement has big chairs for reading in case you've had too much "togetherness" at the condo. The large kids section should have any kid just begging to get off their screens.
Avon Branch Library
200 Benchmark RdAn amazing library is kiddie-corner across the street from our condo. The basement has big chairs for reading in case you've had too much "togetherness" at the condo. The large kids section should have any kid just begging to get off their screens.
My son and I had a blast painting at the Alpine Arts Center. The staff is very friendly and the supplies are well organized. Great music and chill vibe.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Alpine Arts Center
280 Main StMy son and I had a blast painting at the Alpine Arts Center. The staff is very friendly and the supplies are well organized. Great music and chill vibe.
Take a tour with a scientist and learn about the ecology of the area. There are also lectures for adults and kids. It's a great organization.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Walking Mountains Science Center
318 Walking Mountains LnTake a tour with a scientist and learn about the ecology of the area. There are also lectures for adults and kids. It's a great organization.