Minturn
A historic railroad town about 10 km south of Vail, with a century-old saloon and a summer market, more down-to-earth than Vail.
Minturn sits on the banks of the Eagle River. It grew up in the late 19th century thanks to the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, and its simple wooden main street still stands in stark contrast to polished Vail. The Minturn Saloon is a long-established Mexican restaurant and bar loved by locals and skiers alike. On summer Saturdays, the Minturn Market features craft and farm produce stalls. It is also the starting point for the Mount of the Holy Cross trailhead and backcountry skiing. It is about a 15-minute drive from Vail.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eagle's Nest & Eagle Bahn Gondola
- Lionshead Village
- Vail Mountain
- Vail Village
- Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Vail Back Bowls