Vail Cascade


Family in snow

Winter Activities

You might come to Vail, Colorado for the ski runs, but that doesn't mean you have to stay on them. Vail is all about family vacations and wintertime adventures - and with so many ways to spend your time, your only problem will be deciding which activity to try next.

Winter Activities

  • Downhill and cross-country skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Telemarking
  • Mountain tours
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adventure Ridge
  • Sleigh rides
  • Dog-sled rides
  • Sledding and tubing
  • Wildlife tours
  • Horseback riding
  • Horse-drawn carriage and sleigh rides
  • Winter fly-fishing
  • Ice climbing
  • Indoor and outdoor ice skating
  • Inline skating
  • Hut trips
  • Colorado Ski Museum
  • Hot-air balloon rides
  • Bowling
  • Movie theaters
  • Indoor swimming
  • Indoor tennis
  • Aria Spa & Club
  • Cultural events
  • Art galleries
  • Dining
  • Shopping
  • Nightlife

Winter Family Activities

  • Downhill and cross-country skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowmobile tours
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adventure Ridge
  • Thrill sledding
  • Tubing
  • Ski biking
  • Laser tag
  • Indoor and outdoor ice skating
  • Orienteering map and compass course
  • Kids' camps and classes
  • Gondola lift rides
  • Nature Discovery Center at Eagle's Nest
  • Kids Night Owl
  • Dogsled rides
  • Guided snowshoe nature tours
  • Wildlife tours
  • Horseback riding
  • Horse-drawn carriage and sleigh rides
  • Heated snow-coach rides
  • Colorado Ski Museum
  • Hot-air balloon rides
  • Movie theaters
  • Indoor swimming
  • Indoor tennis


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