Vail
About 2 hr by car from Denver
A huge ski resort with a European-style village.
Why locals go
The splurge ski weekend.
Visiting Denver?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Denver for your flight home.
What to book
- Ski Vail's Back Bowls
- Spa day at a village hotel
- Gondola ride to Eagle's Nest
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Couples spa then fondue
- Sleigh ride dinner
With friends
- Back Bowls ski day
- Après in Lionshead
When to go
Ski December to April.